Dr. Jessica Young is a native Texan with a vibrant freelance and teaching career in Boston. She obtained her Doctorate in Musical Arts from Boston University in the spring of 2023. Throughout her musical journey, she has performed in various settings, but she especially enjoys chamber music. Jessica is the founding executive director and horn player of the Boston Annex Players, a 15-member chamber orchestra that sold out every show during their inaugural season in 2024-2025. Prior to her time in Boston, she held a low horn position with the Sarajevo Philharmonic. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Texas, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in both music performance and music theory. While at North Texas, she recorded with several award-winning ensembles, including the 2 o’clock lab band, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra. Jessica has also participated in various music festivals, such as the Monteux Music Festival, American Wind Symphony,  Blossom Music Festival, and served as a member of the resident wind quintet at the Taneycomo Festival. When she’s not performing, Jessica often haunts her favorite bookstore, Brookline Booksmith, indulging in her love for reading.