Jacob was born and raised in Marquette, MI, where he attended Mass at St. Peter Cathedral. Jacob obtained his Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Michigan State University, where he was a member of the Spartan Marching Band, playing the Trumpet and E-Flat Cornet. During his time at MSU, he became the leader of the trumpet section and marched in the 2014 Rose Bowl Parade and during the game. After his undergrad, Jacob completed his Graduate Assistantship at Penn State, where he worked with Concert & Athletic bands and earned his Masters in Music in Wind Band Conducting. While in Pennsylvania, he attended Mass at Our Lady of Victory Church. He has participated in conducting symposiums around the United States and in Austria. Jacob enjoys reading, being outdoors and traveling.

My "One Word" to describe Nouvel:  PASSIONATE