Scott Jackson

Instrument(s)

Violin

Program(s)

DIRECTOR, Strings, Private Lessons, Chamber Music

Scott Jackson is an accomplished concert violinist who has performed with leading orchestras across the United States, including the St. Louis Symphony and Pittsburgh Symphony. He earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in 2017 and was a distinguished semi-finalist in the prestigious Sphinx Competition.

From 2018 to 2022, Scott was a fellow with the New World Symphony in Miami, FL. During this period, he released his debut album, Double Portrait (2020), with Xavier University’s resident chamber ensemble, All of the Above. This two-disc album highlights contemporary composers and showcases Scott’s versatility and deep engagement with modern repertoire.

In 2022, Scott relocated to Las Vegas to join the string section for Adele’s residency. In 2024, he took on the role of Director of Strings at the Nevada School of the Arts.

Scott continues to be an active performer, touring with the Sphinx Virtuosi, a 16-member chamber orchestra that made its international debut in São Paulo, Brazil. Their latest album, Songs for Our Times, was released under the Deutsche Grammophon label in 2024.