Jarod Boles is a bassist in the Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra. He also performs in the Wind Ensemble, various chamber ensembles, and other groups within the Kennesaw State community. As a high school musician, Jarod frequently played in the Georgia All-State Orchestra. He was also nominated and selected to be in the Georgia Governors Honors Program. In his undergraduate education, Jarod’s studies have included instruction from Jana Cummiskey, George Nicholson, and his current teacher, Douglas Sommer of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Recently, Jarod has been nominated to participate in the 2012 GMEA All College Orchestra. He has since performed throughout the southeast, and toured in Beijing and Xi’an with the KSU Symphony Orchestra.