Bio
Evan Jones grew up in Nova Scotia, majored in cello performance at McGill University, and completed a D.M.A. in cello performance and a Ph.D. in music theory at the Eastman School of Music. He has served on faculty at FSU since 2001 and as assistant principal cellist of the TSO since 2004. He previously appeared as principal cellist of the Binghamton Philharmonic, the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, and the Montreal Chamber Players. Active in new music, he has given two NYC premieres (in Merkin Hall and Weill Recital Hall), two North American premieres, and numerous world premieres.
Fun Facts
I was born on exactly the same day (in the same year) as Snoop Dogg.
When I was about 12, Sarah McLachlan and I had music lessons in next-door rooms at the same weekly time (in Halifax, Canada). I remember she had amazing doodling skills.
Actress and cellist Lori Singer (famous from “Fame” and other roles) borrowed my cello for personal practice purposes in Fall 2010 during her visit to FSU. And gave me her number.
