Who?
Jacob Kerzner (he/they) is a musicmaker based in Ypsilanti, MI where he works at the University of Michigan as the Associate Editor for the George and Ira Gershwin Critical Edition.
As a pianist, arranger, conductor, scholar, and singer, Jacob’s interests span from preserving the Great American Songbook to advancing new work on the musical stage. See his resume here.
Most recently, Jacob produced Of Thee I Sing in concert at the Michigan Theater to workshop their critical edition of the show.
Up next, Jacob will be curating songs for the 2025 Gershwin Centennial Concert, also at the Michigan Theater and, in March, will be music directing and arranging for Tribute: Elton John at The Encore Musical Theater Company.