Conductor Herb Smith is widely known in both the classical and jazz worlds as an exciting performer who inspires musicians and audiences wherever he goes. Whether he is performing, conducting, teaching, or composing, Herb’s expression of music draws from his multifaceted and dynamic musical experiences from around the world.

Herb has recent and upcoming appearances as a guest conductor with orchestras around the country, including the Indianapolis Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Syracuse Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, No Name Pops at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Long Beach Symphony, Hawaii Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, Springfield Symphony, Arkansas Symphony, Stockton Symphony, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

A graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Trumpet Performance, Smith’s versatility as a musician has allowed him to play with notable artists such as Jeff Beck, Aretha Franklin, and Doc Severinsen. He is also a composer, having written for brass ensembles, high school choirs, jazz ensembles, and trumpet ensembles. His “Freedom Trio,” a jazz trio, has performed at the Rochester International Jazz Festival and continues to release new music that blends various musical styles.