About

I was born in 1998 and have lived in Tucson, Arizona for my entire life. I had a variety of interests growing up, from ventriloquism and magic tricks to Linux and typewriters. But my greatest and most lasting passion is music.

I began piano lessons at the age of 9, joined the choir in middle school, and began composing and arranging in high school. For my undergrad, I went to The Master’s University, graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Music in Composition.

Graduating in 2020 at the height of COVID was tough as a choral musician; I thought I might never sing again. When restrictions relaxed, I found myself looking for a musical community to join, and remembered the Tucson Sunshine Chorus. In September 2024, I became their musical director. Since joining TSC, I’ve established myself as a respected barbershop singer, director, and clinician. Soli Deo Gloria.

I can be reached via email at jay.nelsestuen@gmail.com, or you can click “Contact” above and use the form.