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Described as "sleek, new" and "hyper-fluent" by the New York Times, Pascal Le Boeuf is a GRAMMY-award winning composer, jazz pianist, and electronic artist whose works range from modern improvised music to hybridizing notation-based chamber music with production-based technology.
Recent compositions include “Imprints” for Alarm Will Sound; “Playground” commissioned by Orchestra of St. Lukes; “Triple Concerto” for violin, percussion duo and orchestra featuring Barbora Kolářová and Arx Duo; “I Am Not A Number” commissioned by New World Symphony; and “Out of the Gate” commissioned and premiered by Nu Deco Ensemble.
Recent commercial recordings and videos include collaborations with Akropolis Reed Quintet & Christian Euman, Tasha Warren & Dave Eggar, Friction Quartet, JACK Quartet, Hub New Music, Todd Reynolds, Sara Caswell, Jessica Meyer, Nick Photinos, Four/Ten Media, Bec Plexus featuring Ian Chang (of Son Lux), Dayna Stephens, Allan Harris, Linda Oh, Justin Brown, and the Le Boeuf Brothers Quintet (co-led by Remy Le Boeuf) praised by the New Yorker for "clearing their own path, mixing the solid swing of the jazz tradition with hip-hop, indie rock, and the complex techniques of classical modernism".
As a keyboardist, Pascal has played as support for D’Angelo’s Black Messiah tour and Clean Bandit’s Rather Be tour with Australian pop artist Meg Mac. He actively performs with Le Boeuf Brothers, Jessie Montgomery’s Everything Band, vocalist/technologist Jamie Lidell, saxophonist Jeff Coffin, jazz vocalist Allan Harris, and his piano trio "Pascal's Triangle".
Pascal’s most recent awards include 2025 GRAMMY for “Best Instrumental Composition”, a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship, a 2020 Copland House Residency Award, and various Independent Music Awards in “Jazz”, “Eclectic”, “Electronica” and “Music Video” categories. Pascal has received commissions and grants from NEA, New World Symphony, Nu Deco Ensemble, the Lake George Music Festival, Lincoln Center Stage, Chamber Music America, New Music USA, and ASCAP. He composed music for the 2008 Emmy Award-winning movie King Lines, and won first place in the 2008 International Songwriting Competition.
Pascal is currently an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Music and Technology at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, and a Harold W. Dodds Honorific Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in Music Composition at Princeton University.
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Community Engagement
Pre-Concert Talks
Informative, accessible discussions offering insights into programmed, performed, or newly commissioned works, including background, inspiration, and compositional techniques.
Jazz Piano Pop-Ups & Special Events
Intimate solo jazz performances tailored to donor events, preview nights, or community celebrations—perfect for enhancing fundraising and engagement efforts.
Open Rehearsals with Composer Feedback
Opportunities for audiences to attend rehearsals and witness the creative process. Includes real-time feedback on performances of the artist’s work and interactive Q&A with musicians and audience members.
Panel Discussions
Thoughtful and engaging conversations moderated or joined by Pascal, exploring topics such as the role of technology in music, genre-crossing practices, innovation in composition, or the future of jazz and classical music. Ideal for festivals, academic institutions, or community forums.
College & University Level
Offerings focus on music composition, improvisation (jazz and classical), rhythm, music technology, and professional development for emerging artists.
Lectures & Workshops:
- Composing with Identity and Narrative
- Advanced Rhythmic Concepts in Jazz and Contemporary Music
- Odd Time Signatures and Metric Modulations
- Music Production for the Contemporary Composer/Performer
- Intersections of Jazz and Classical Composition
Master Classes
One-on-one or group coaching for composers, jazz pianists, improvisers, and music technologists. Can be tailored to existing curriculum or repertoire.
Career Development Sessions
Candid conversations about sustaining a creative career, including grant writing, self-producing recordings, web content creation, and building an interdisciplinary artistic identity.
1:1 Mentoring and Coaching
Personalized feedback sessions for students pursuing classical composition, jazz, or hybrid practices.
Collaborative Performances
Pascal is available for collaborative performances with student ensembles, faculty, or fellow guest artists—particularly in newly composed or improvisatory settings.
K–12 School Programs
Elementary Level: Fast-paced interactive concerts that introduce musical instruments and jazz improvisation through audience participation. Activities include identifying musical themes, clapping rhythms, or even joining performers on stage.
Middle & High School: Engaging sessions for music and arts students that emphasize creativity, listening, and collaboration. Flexible to support general assemblies, classroom visits, or ensemble rehearsals.
Pre-K (Ages 3+) – Musical Story Hour
Pascal Le Boeuf leads a joyful and interactive introduction to music through storytelling, books, and improvisation. Children explore rhythm, melody, and creativity through call-and-response, movement, and sing-alongs. Stories may include:
- Charlie Parker Played Be-Bop
- When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat
- Mama Don’t Allow
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REVIEWS
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Akropolis Reed Quintet wins GRAMMY Award for Are We Dreaming The Same Dream? with Pascal Le Boeuf and Christian Euman
ARIEL ARTISTS PROUDLY CONGRATULATES AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET, PASCAL LE BOEUF, AND CHRISTIAN EUMAN ON THEIR INCREDIBLE…
Akropolis Reed Quintet & Palaver Strings Score Their First Grammy Nominations
AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET & PALAVER STRINGS SCORE THEIR FIRST GRAMMY NOMINATIONS ----------------------------------------…
Akropolis Reed Quintet Announce 6th Album, 'Are We Dreaming The Same Dream?'
AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET JOINS FORCES WITH GRAMMY-NOMINATED COMPOSER AND JAZZ PIANIST PASCAL LE BOEUF AND CELEBRATED…