Jordan Randall Smith

Jordan Randall Smith (born November 18, 1982) is an American conductor, arts entrepreneur, and percussionist. He is the music director of Symphony Number One and music director at Govans Presbyterian Church.

Early life and career

Smith was born in Dallas to professional musician parents. His father was a choir director and his mother was a pianist. After studies at Texas Tech University, Smith was accepted to the Peabody Institute where he studied with Gustav Meier, Markand Thakar, and Marin Alsop.

Dallas Festival of Modern Music

In 2009, Smith co-founded the Dallas festival of Modern Music with colleague Ryan Ross. DFMM was recognized for innovative programming and original presentations, receiving a TACA grant.

Symphony Number One

In September 2014, Smith began laying the groundwork for a chamber orchestra in Baltimore and in May 2015, Symphony Number One made its debut at the Baltimore War Memorial. As music director of Symphony Number One, Smith was selected as a 2016 Baltimore Social Innovation Fellow.

Other activity

In August 2016, Smith was appointed Music Director of Govans Presbyterian Church in Baltimore.

Smith has actively recorded a number of albums and EP's. Smith founded SNOtone Records as a boutique label for the production of the music of Symphony Number One. Smith previously self-released two titles.

Smith occasionally contributes to the magazine Baltimore and the weblog Sequenza21.

Discography

• 2016: More: Natalie Draper: Timelapse Variations; Jonathan Russell: Light Cathedral; Andrew Posner: The Promised Burning. (SNOtone)
• 2016: Emergence: Andrew Boss: Concerto for Saxophone and Small Chamber Orchestra, feat. Sean Meyers - alto saxophone. (SNOtone)
• 2015: Symphony Number One: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra (Mozart), feat. Raoul Cho, Jordan Thomas; Gabriel Fauré: Pavane; Mark Fromm: Symphony No. 1, feat. Hanul Park – bassoon. (SNOtone)