Adam Podd (b. 1986) is a Vermont-bred, Brooklyn-based music director, pianist, organist, bassist, composer and arranger. He has worked with some of the top artists and organizations in his field including National Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, New York Pops, Houston Symphony, Cynthia Erivo, Ingrid Michaelson, Zedd, Idina Menzel, Heather Headley, Macy's Entertainment, Vancouver Youth Choir, the Young People's Chorus of New York City, and others in such venues as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Apollo Theater, United Palace, New World Stages, and others.
As a choral composer, Adam works closely with his brother Matt (as Podd Brothers Music) writing and publishing music for choirs of all shapes and sizes. Most of their pieces are either self-published, or published by Hal Leonard in their “Podd Brothers Choral Series.” Their works have been performed around the world, and sung by ensembles ranging from small church choirs, to huge festival choirs and everything in between. The Podd Brothers catalog is widely known and recognized for its blend of musical accessibility and depth — appealing to developing choirs as well as professional ensembles.
As an instrumentalist, Adam specializes in blues, jazz, gospel, and Americana music. He plays regularly in NYC with his twin brother Matt, and their jazz and blues band Mimi and the Podd Brothers (mimijazz.com). Adam is currently Music Director and choir director at First Unitarian Church in Brooklyn, NY. He studied classical and jazz piano, organ, orchestration, conducting, and music production at The Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, CT where he received his Bachelors of Music.
