M.M. Jazz Performance, University of New Orleans     12/02

B. A. Jazz Performance, University of New Orleans     12/98

Basic Music Training, Armed Forces School of Music 6/91

After a four-year stint traveling with the U. S. Marine Corps Band, Brent Rose went on to earn a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of New Orleans under the tutelage of Ed Petersen and Ellis Marsalis. In 1998, he was awarded the Ernest and Shirley Svenson Jazz Composition Award for his piece "Kirotedo," which is the lead-off tune on Quintology's debut disc. Professor Rose is a staple on the New Orleans music scene and is a widely sought-after performer and studio musician. In addition to playing with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and Otra, Rose's professional career has included stints with Quintology, Galactic, Nicholas Payton, the Temptations, Flavor Kings, Adonis Rose, New World Funk Ensemble, and Joe Krown. He has played and recorded with the Joe Krown Organ Combo, Quintology, Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Chévere, Have Soul Will Travel, and the Naked Orchestra. Brent was a founding faculty member of the Don “moose” Jamison Saturday music program, on the music faculty of UNO since 2002, where he serves as the Music Department Chair, and is celebrating the release of his first CD as a leader.

Teaching Philosophy
Learning should be interactive and fun. 

Course/program design and development
Jazz Perspectives Section of Music 1101 and 1102, University of New Orleans 2002

Course/ Program Design and development History of Hip Hop 2017

Woodwind Method Book for use at the Don Jamison Heritage School /2009

Scored Film Broke down Paradise. Composer, Arranger, Editor and    Copyist

Performed Original Music regularly at Venues in New Orleans, and throughout the world 1996 – present.

BMI Registered Artist Composed five pieces recorded on compact disc Quintology by Quintology

Composed four pieces recorded on compact disc Blues by Five by Quintology

Composed two pieces recorded on Live at the Funky Butt by Have Soul Will Travel

Composed In a Mist for String Quartet Owner of home recording studio and computer-assisted composition and production facility

Nominated Best World/ Other Band (Chegadao) 2014

Nominated Best Latin Band (Otra) 2013

Winner Best New Latin Band (Otra) 2003

Nominated Best Latin Band (Otra) 2004-2010

Basin Street Scholarship recipient 2001

Nominated Best Saxophonist, Offbeat Awards 2000

Best New Contemporary Jazz band (Quintology), Offbeat Awards 1999

Ones To Watch (Quintology), New Orleans Magazine 1999

Outstanding Senior Award 1998

Winner: Ernest Swenson Jazz Composition Award 1997

UNO Euro-Combo Selectee 1996