Dr. Jared Tehse has performed and collaborated across Canada, Europe, and the United States, garnering numerous scholarships and awards. He has had the privilege of studying under esteemed mentors such as Michael McMahon and Andrew Campbell.
In 2013, Jared earned his Associate Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto in Piano Performance with First Class Honors with Distinction, followed by his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with a Minor in Jazz Studies with Honors and Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2014.
Furthering his education, Jared earned a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano Performance from McGill University in 2017, followed by a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano Performance from Arizona State University in 2022. Complementing his formal education, he has enriched his skills through programs such as the Collaborative Piano Institute, Toronto Summer Music Festival, Opera NUOVA, Orford Arts Centre Piano Master Classes, and Music Fest Perugia. Notably, Jared has served as a rehearsal pianist for Opera McGill and the Music Theatre and Opera program at Arizona State University.
He has also demonstrated his skills as a freelancer and contributor to various musical ensembles and institutions, including the University of Toronto, Glenn Gould School, and other notable ensembles during his time in Canada. His diverse repertoire includes performances with the University of Saskatchewan Jazz Ensemble, Greystone Singers, Université de Montréal Jazz Ensemble, and McGill University’s Song Interpretation Ensembles.
Currently serving on the faculty of the School of Music at Texas Tech University as a Lecturer of Collaborative Piano, Dr. Jared Tehse is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians. Outside of his professional endeavors, he indulges in hiking, mountain biking, and various outdoor activities with his wife. Additionally, Jared maintains a keen interest in sports, and enjoys keeping a close eye on the latest developments in the sports world and cheering on his favorite teams.