Jason Tramm - Music Director and Conductor
   Jason C. Tramm is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most dynamic young conductors on the music scene today. Dr. Tramm's primary position is as the Music Director of the New Jersey State Opera. In this position he succeeds his principal mentor, the late Alfredo Silipigni. Serving as Chorus Master under Maestro Silipigni, Dr. Tramm refined his knowledge of the Italian style. In April of 2006 Dr. Tramm presented Verdi's Requiem in memory of Maestro Silipigni, one critic noted that "Jason Tramm's leadership and conducting of the Verdi Requiem shared many of the same qualities that made Alfredo Silipigni such an admired rarity."

In addition to being Music Director of Coro Lirico Dr. Tramm is also the Director of Music Ministries of the renowned Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. In this capacity he oversees many exciting performances including the Annual Choral Festival, which annually boasts over 1,000 singers, the annual Sacred Masterwork, and weekly services with the Auditorium Choir. All of these events take place in the historic Great Auditorium, built in 1894 which boasts over 6,500 seats and one of the largest pipe organs in the world. This venue boasts performances by artists such as Enrico Caruso, John McCormick, Philip Sousa, and many others. Dr. Tramm also is Music Drector of the Summit Music Festival.

  Education and working with young musicians has always been a central part of Dr. Tramm's career. Having taught on the music faculties of both Rutgers and Drew Universities, he has directed ensembles, both choral and orchestral, and taught courses in conducting. He is also actively sought as a clinician and regularly presents lectures. Dr. Tramm holds degrees in music from the Crane School, the Hartt School, and a DMA in Conducting from Rutgers University, where he was the recipient of their prestigious Presidential Fellowship. In 2003 he joined the ranks of Metropolitan Opera Stars, Renee Flemming and Stephanie Blythe in being honored with the Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association.
 

Jason Tramm, an experienced choral and orchestral director, displays his talent as Chorus Master of the New Jersey State Opera, Assistant Conductor of the Riverside Choral Society in New York, Director of the Summit Music Festival, and Assistant Conductor of the Rutgers Kirkpatrick Choir and University Glee Club as well as his new Directorship of Coro Lirico. Maestro Tramm has conducted choral and opera concerts in New York, New Jersey and abroad. He has been the recipient of the Rising Star Award given by the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association for achievement in his field and promise for the future. Previous winners include Renee Fleming and Stephanie Blythe. His reviews have underscored his talent and include Willa Conrad in the Star-Ledger declaring that "The New Jersey State Opera had some impressive moments with the refreshingly vivacious and well drilled chorus prepped by new Chorus Master Jason Tramm" and John Hammel in Classical New Jersey stated that "The New Jersey State Opera chorus' efforts were carried off with excellent interpretation and aplomb..." Director Tramm was selected by Maestro Alfredo Silipigni to conduct the 40^th Anniversary Gala of New Jersey State Opera at the Paper Mill Theater. Jason resides in Summit with his wife and four children

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