Denny Euprasert
Dr. Denny Euprasert earned a Doctor of Arts degree in Music Theory and Composition with a secondary emphasis in Jazz Pedagogy from University of Northern Colorado; a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from University of North Texas; and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Jazz Piano Performance from the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington.
He is the recipient of the Silpathorn Contemporary Artist Award from the Ministry of Culture of Thailand, one of the country’s most prestigious honors in the arts, for his notable contributions to fine arts and culture. He has composed numerous works for piano solo, orchestra, chamber groups, jazz ensemble, and contemporary commercial music.
His compositions have been commissioned and performed by ensembles and performers in Asia, Europe, Australia, and the USA. He has served as a jury member and/or guest faculty at numerous national and international music festivals and competitions such as Thailand Jazz Competition, Lebanon Jazz Workshop, Cyprus Jazz Workshop, Thailand Jazz Workshop, Shanghai Jazz Summer Camp, University of South Africa International Piano Competition, Greeley Jazz Festival, and West Virginia International Piano Competition.
Currently, he is the Dean of Rangsit University Conservatory of Music and the Director of RSU Jazz Orchestra.