Jason Vest

Jason Vest is a Grammy-nominated performer and educator who currently serves as Dean of the Sam Houston State University College of Arts and Media. He has more than 100 professional appearances in six countries with opera, oratorio, symphonic, and choral organizations, three Grammy-nominated albums, scholarly and professional publications, and numerous directing credits. Vest is a versatile performer who has been featured with Cincinnati Opera, Amarillo Opera, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Billings Symphony, and more than 10 years with both Conspirare and the Vocal Arts Ensemble.

Jason holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Music from Brigham Young University, a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University, and a Bachelor of Music from Butler University. In 2022, he completed the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education at Harvard University. Jason’s previous roles have included Associate Provost for Academic and Student Affairs, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Music Program Head, and Professor of Voice.