Instructor
Pharez has performed throughout the United States and overseas, including performances at:
Whitted studied music at DePauw University and went on to earn a master’s degree from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He has taught at prestigious colleges and universities such as Wabash College, The Ohio State University and most recently Chicago State University.
He is currently the director of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) Jazz Orchestra. Whitted has performed with such notable musicians such as:
Pharez is a performer, educator, composer, producer, clinician and was nominated for Independent Jazz Artist of the year in 2011. He has two CDs that were released on the MoTown Jazz Label (MoJazz) and three other recently released CDs on various labels.
Pharez was recently named Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz for 2016 and inducted into the Shortridge High School Hall of Fame 2017. Recently was awarded the Alumni Citation from DePauw University 2018.
M.M., Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Music Building
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - noon
1 - 4:30 p.m.
815-753-1551
music@niu.edu
Austyn V. Menk
Music Admissions Coordinator
815-753-6306
avmenk@niu.edu