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JD Hunter

JD Hunter

They/Them

JD Hunter

They/Them

Biography

JD is a violinist, performance artist, composer, arranger, producer and studio musician. Their music ranges from classical to groove and EDM. JD's work as a multi-media performance artist and storyteller focuses on inner voice, resonance, queer identity, trauma, triumph and mental illness.

They most recently performed as Concertmaster of Disney's Aladdin The Broadway Musical First National Tour and as a member of the Orchestra at Radio City Music Hall for the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular.

JD studied violin performance at the New England Conservatory of Music (BM '07, MM '09). They are an avid quilter and native of Salt Lake City Utah.

Professional Experience

  • Broadway
  • Regional
  • Concerts/Cabaret
  • Education
  • TV/Film
  • Tours

Regions

  • NYC/Tri-State Area
  • Boston/New England

Interested in touring?

  • Yes

Maestra Expertise

  • Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
  • Music Director/Conductor (Baton)
  • Orchestrator
  • Incidental Music Composer/Arranger
  • Instrumentalist/Pit Musician
  • Music Contractor/Coordinator
  • Sound Designer/Composer
  • Music Producer/Record Producer

Primary Instruments

  • Violin

Software

  • Ableton
  • Sibelius

Affiliations

  • THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM)