Steven Jamail ’02

Associate Artistic Director, Rosie’s Theater Kids
BM 2002, Rice University

Get to Know Steven

Executive Biography

Steven Jamail is a proud graduate of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and serves as associate artistic director for Rosie’s Theater Kids in Manhattan. His original music, arrangements and orchestrations have been performed on Broadway, at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the White House and other major venues. His television credits include original music and lyrics for “Rachael Ray,” “The Martha Stewart Show,” “The Rosie Show” and NBC’s tree-lighting at Rockefeller Center. He has conducted Broadway tributes for Chita Rivera, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah and others, and wrote the opening music for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum benefit commissioned by Mayor Bloomberg. Jamail recently orchestrated and conducted Lea Michele’s sold-out Carnegie Hall debut and regularly conducts for Opera Saratoga.

What part of serving on the ARA Board are you most excited about?

I can't wait to put my love of Rice to work. I look forward to getting more Owls involved — particularly in my part of the country.

What is your favorite “Only at Rice” memory or story?

At the end of O-Week, I remember being soaked at 4 a.m. in one of the fountains on campus after an all-night scavenger hunt, screaming and hugging folks I had met only three days before. I knew right at that moment, I was home.

If you could give one piece of advice to Rice students, what would it be?

I would encourage folks to try clubs and activities outside of their area of study — and way outside of their comfort zone. It leveled up my entire college experience and gave me friends for life.