Peter Jacobson is in his first year as conductor of the Buffalo Community Orchestra. In addition to his position with the BCO, Peter is also Director of Bands at Watertown-Mayer High School. A 1997 graduate of Buffalo High School, he received his Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education from Concordia College-Moorhead in 2001.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Peter spent 14 months in Heidelberg, Germany studying and teaching music, as well as taking German language classes. He is currently in the process of completing his Master's degree at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. In addition to music, he enjoys cooking, traveling, reading and exercising.