Marc T. Gaspard Bolin, a performer-scholar, has built a nearly three-decade career as a professional musician, arranger, and educator. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and recently joined the faculty at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP) in 2024 as an Adjunct Professor. At UCLA, he teaches Jazz in American Culture in the Department of Ethnomusicology and Jazz and Social Justice in the Department of African American Studies. In his new role at CPP, he leads the Tuba/Euphonium Studio and teaches courses such as Ethnomusicology: History, Theory, and Methods and World of Music in the Music Department.
In 2022, Marc joined the speaking faculty at the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s UPBEAT LIVE Series, where he presents pre-concert talks and facilitates Q&A sessions with featured artists. He is also an Eastman Winds and HornFX Recording and Performing artist.
To stay updated on Marc’s latest activities and projects, visit his website at https://www.brassopera.com.
