Jeff Francis
Jeff Francis holds a master of education degree (Education Technology) from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor of music degree (Music Engineering Technology) from the University of Miami, with minors in both Mathematics and Computer/Electrical Engineering.
Mr. Francis worked for 8 years as an engineer for Sony Classical Productions (now Sony Music) in New York City, where he had the honor of working with diverse talent including Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, Emmanuel Ax, Bobby McFerrin, Placido Domingo, Itzhak Perlman, and composer/conductor John Williams. He participated in the recording of many Grammy award nominated and winning projects. While at Sony, Mr. Francis began a relationship with the Graduate Sound Recording program at McGill University (Montreal, Canada), developing and teaching courses in Digital Audio Technology.
Since 1999, Mr. Francis has served as the recording engineer for the University of South Carolina School of Music and oversees all audio operations, including the Southern Exposure New Music Series, SAVVY Chamber Competition, and the Bernstein MASS production. At UofSC, he has designed the audio recording curriculum and teaches six courses in audio production.
Mr. Francis is also an active freelance engineer and producer working with soloists, chamber groups, and large ensembles throughout the nation, including the South Carolina Philharmonic, Alarm Will Sound, Butterfield/Jones Duo, Bala Brass, Yuri Bekker, Lomazov/Rackers Duo, The FJH Music Company, Decoda, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choirs, DezCordas, and many more.