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Skidmore College
Music Department
Garland Nelson

Garland Nelson

Professional Musician, Bandleader, Commercial Singer, Producer

Office: Zankel 117
Email:gnelson1@skidmore.edu

Spring 2024 Objective: Educate-Peformance-Energy

Education: While maintaining the context behind Soul’s evolution, for both students and I to explore and learn what constitute “Soul” music, both old school and contemporary.  

Performance: Develop effective ways of expressing Soul Music through interpretation, aural/musical skills, and presentation.  

Energy: Create an atmosphere of creative enthusiasm through ideas collaboration, ensemble teamwork, and musical goals setting.