I'll be graduating this Spring from Berklee College of Music. This semester I'm studying with Joe Lovano, Hal Crook, Ian Froman, Andy McGhee, and Jetro DaSilva.

I would love to hear from you! Feel free to contact me if you would like me to play for your Recording Project, Conference, or Tour.

Latest News

Jordan Lenhoff was recently awarded the NCO of the Year award for the second consecutive year from the 215th Army Band. Jordan Lenhoff will be graduating from Berklee College of Music this upcoming Spring with a degree in Professional Music. This semester at Berklee Jordan is studying with Ian Froman, Paul Fontaine, Joe Lovano, Hal Crook, Jetro Da Silva, and Andy McGhee.

Scholarships

--I auditioned for Berklee's World Scholarship Tour in Freiburg, Germany in March of 2006, and received a generous scholarship.

--I am a recipient of the Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship for serving in Iraq for one year.

--I was awarded a performance scholarship from Vic Firth Drumsticks in the Spring of '08.

Professional Music Major

At Berklee, I am majoring in Professional Music, and will be graduating this upcoming Spring semester.

Berklee Achievements

Since entering Berklee in the Fall of '06, Jordan Lenhoff has:

--Maintained a 3.81 GPA, earning the Dean's List every semester.

--Earned an overall 7 Ratings Level.

--Participated in the Contemporary Christian Ensemble(led by Nancy
Morris) in both the Fall '06 and Spring '07 semesters playing both drums and percussion.

-- Studied drums and percussion privately with Casey Scheuerell, Dave Weigert, Alberto Netto, Terri Lynn Carrington, Dave DiCenso, and Ian Froman, and took labs with Yoron Israel, Richard Flanagan, Ed Saindon, Joe Galeota, Terri Lynn Carrington, Larry Finn, Skip Hadden, Ernesto Diaz, Victor Mendoza, Mark Walker, and Jon Hazilla.

--Played in the Jon Scofield Guitar Band(led by Norman Zocher), and the Pat Metheny Guitar Lab for student employment.

--Played in Andy McGhee's Jazz Repertoire Advanced Ensemble.

--Played in Dave Weigert's Advanced Ensemble.

--Played in Lin Biviano's (trumpet player in both Buddy Rich, Count Basie Big Bands) Post Bop/Blue Note Ensemble.

--In the Fall of '08, I played in the Winston Maccow's(Randy Brecker) Pat Metheny Ensemble, Bob Doezema's Jazz/Rock Improv performance class, and Bret's Frets odd meter guitar band.

--I'm currently playing in six ensembles at Berklee including the Joe Zawinul/Weather Report ensemble, Joe Lovano's 21st Century, Andy McGhee Advanced Jazz Repertoire Ensemble, Tiger Okoshi's Fusion Ensemble, the Horace Silver Ensemble, and Hal Crook's Jazz Improvisation class.

--Active member of Berklee's Christian Fellowship, participating in a weekly Mens' Bible Study, and "The Meeting" worship service, participating in the worship band.

---Stays active musically within the Christian Fellowship community:
--recorded with Natalie Sara( http://www.myspace.com/nataliesara),
--recorded for Laura Olzerwicz's Professional Music Senior Project
(http://www.myspace.com/lauraolzerowicz),
--Working with Phillip Ferrell on the Cede Life Project at the Furnace Recording Studio, and currently recording on Aryn Michelle's upcoming album.
--Played in the wroship team at a Campus Crusade Ivy League Retreat for students from Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, and Princeton.
--Played for the Campus Crusade for Christ Boston Winter Conference with
Phillip Ferrell and the Cede Life Worship
Band(http://www.myspace.com/cedelife).

--Held a Senator position in Berklee's Student Government Association.

Actice Duty

I served in active duty for four years. After completing Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC, I attended the US Army School of Music for six months in Norfolk, VA. Upon graduation, I was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band, stationed in Bamberg, Germany. While with 1ID, I performed throughout Germany, France, Kosovo, and Iraq, performing for high ranking officers and dignitaries. In the 1 ID Band I had the priveledge of working under two older and experienced drummers, and was able to shadow under them during gigs, eventually taking their place. I gained valuable experience playing drumset within a Concert Band Orchestra, the 1ID Stage Band(Big Band), various Jazz Combos, playing for formal military engagements, and drumming with a Popular Music Band, playing for wedding receptions, commanding officers' BBQs, and other social gatherings. I also played at a Single Soldier's outreach ministry called "The Service" held weekly at the base movie theater. It was while in the 1ID Band when I found out about Berklee, seeing a Berklee Diploma in my First Sergeant's office. After spending a year and a half in Germany, the band got orders to deploy to Iraq with the Division, so from Feb of '04 to Feb of '05 I served in Iraq with the 1 ID Band. While in Iraq, I toured extensively with the 1ID Band's own Enter Sandman, playing a wide variety of music in support of our Commanding General's interest of troop morale. In Iraq, I also played at a Worship Service called the "R.O.C.K" service on Sunday nights. After redeploying to Germany, I soon became the only drummer in the 1 ID Band, and was responsible to play in every band and ensemble that needed a drummer, my favorite being the Big Band. The Big Band played Glenn Miller era swing charts for German Fests, always taking place in large fest tents filled with people eating and drinking, and LOVING big band music! I also went out to play at jam sessions held in jazz clubs in Bamberg, Nurenburg, and Erlangen. In Germany, I also had the priveledge of studying with Berklee almnus Joachim Leyh.

Massachusettes National Guard

Upon completion of my four year enlistment with the Army, I decided to reenlist to serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by joining the 215th Army Band out of Fall River, MA. The 215th is one of the most talented and professional bands in the entire Army. In the band, I play in the Percussion Battery for military ceremonies, various tattoos and marching shows, and parades. I play percussion and drum set in the "Concert Band" Orchestra. I also sing tenor 1 and 2 parts in the Voices of Freedom Men's Choir, singing at Band Concerts, and performing the National Anthem for professional sports teams around the Boston Area such the Patriots and the Celtics. The 215th Army Band provides an opportunity for me to grow professionally and musically, and I am grateful to be a part of it.

Last year 215th's Alliance was formed. Alliance is a quartet that plays jazz, soul, and R&B music for formal events. Led with an EWI (electronic wind instrument), Alliance has a contemporary sound that communicates elegance and grace through well known hits by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Sade, Norah Jones, Corrin Bailey Rae, Billy Joel, Bill Withers and an array of jazz standards. Alliance has performed for various formal military engagements around Massachusetts and wherever the 215th Army Band is assigned for duty.

In both 2007 and 2008, I was was awarded the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year in the 215th.

Ministry

I am member of a church plant in Boston called Heart Change Fellowship (www.heartchangefellowship.com). Also, for the past three semesters I have led a Men's Bible study at Berklee. I've learned a lot in this process, and am thankful for the opportunity to serve others by facilitating a group.

The past two summers I've had the opportunity to go to Poland and Costa Rica on mission trips involving music. I am very thankful to be able to use my musical gift to serve and glorify His name to the nations.