Jazz Maestro Duke Ellington Nov 14, 2009
Edward Kennedy Big Bands Timeless Musical Genius. Jazz and Big Band music were at their best when Duke Ellington created and directed hits like "Sophisticated Lady, "Take It Easy" and "Soul Call. (Suite101.com)
Professor to perform at Single Reed Summit Oct 30, 2009
The concert will also feature older pieces, including J. S. Bach's first cello suite performed on alto saxophone by Andrew Dahlke of the University of Northern Colorado. "Not many people have heard the cello suites played on saxophone," he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Q-Tip's Return to Grace Oct 30, 2009
The more serious-minded jazz hip-hop heads will enjoy Garretts scalding alto saxophone improvisation on Abstractionisms and Thomas extendedsome would argue, perhaps too extendedflute solo on the Jamie Starr-era Prince cut, Do U Dig U. . (Slate)
Five students earn all-state musical honors Oct 29, 2009
Happel, a sophomore alto saxophone player, and Celindo, a freshman Bb clarinet player, rounded out the trio of Forest City band members who will perform at the All-State Music Festival in Ames next month. Jonathan's had a very good fall, and he's pretty even-keeled so I was very hopeful for him, Rutt said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Skip to Mihaylo Oct 29, 2009
It would be nice to have more choice, the alto saxophone player says. While he is drawn to the piccolo out of curiosity, he s happy to just move to tenor or baritone sax for now. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
State marching band competition hits all the right notes Oct 25, 2009
"It's kind of sad," alto saxophone player Vanessa Donaho of Hopedale, a senior, said after the Olympia Spartans finished their performance. She and her friends said it wasn't difficult meeting at the Stanford-based Olympia school at the early hour of 4:15 a.m. After all, in their freshman year they performed first and had to meet at 3 a.m., she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kid Power program begins Oct. 17 Oct 13, 2009
He also plays guitar and recently took up the alto saxophone. He has also played with several big-name artists, including Tito Puente, Walter Beasley and Walter Marsalis. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Music review: Dudamel's vibrant debut in L.A. Oct 11, 2009
There are big brassy explosions, some rumbling percussion and a final moody trumpet solo; in the sumptuously scored slow movement, a series of atmospheric, shifting chords form the backdrop for the plangent lament of an alto saxophone. It's all enchantingly done, and Dudamel, beating time with almost robotic crispness, led a vivid performance. (San Francisco Chronicle)
- El Centro high school music program prospers despite failing economy Oct 6, 2009
Alto saxophone player Kymberly Daniels, 14, enjoys being in the band, she said. She likes the music, and she likes playing it. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Who's Been Sitting In My Chair? Sep 26, 2009
He also is a musician and plays the trumpet, alto saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, piano and he sings. If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be and why. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
•Getting to know: Britany Smith Sep 14, 2009
Smith has been a drum major for the school's marching band for the past two seasons and plays the alto saxophone. Daily Journal reporter Magen Kritsch recently asked Smith the following questions. (The Daily Journal)
CHS band students win 130 medals at state solo contest Sep 14, 2009
They are Patrick Broadwell, alto saxophone; Grace Choe, flute; Max Ginnell, percussion; Shawn Izadi, baritone saxophone; Shaan Patel, trombone; and Paul Blazek, bass clarinet ... clarinets: Evelyn Coffman, Arnold Hechanova, Nathan Hudson, Ginnie Ko, Phoebe Walden and Roy Park; bass clarinet: Landon Grissett and Ali McCully; Alto saxophones: Stephen Arifin, Tarek Elmougy, Tyler Williamson and Jonathon Zuniga; tenor saxophone: Eric Piontek; French horns: Alex Avalos, Natalie Gale, Leah Gray, Haley... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Burliss: Back to $chool Sep 10, 2009
Band and no $5 recorders this time around it s sounding like another alto saxophone. An instrument the price of a small automobile exactly like the one we just paid off last month, that big sister is still playing. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Entertainer Spotlight on Mike Dooley (57) Aug 28, 2009
Taking up clarinet at the age of nine, he started playing in the school band, but it wasn t too much later that he decided to start playing the cooler sound of the alto saxophone at age 13. Playing in wind ensemble and in concert and stage band in school, he also enjoyed playing in garage bands after school. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
The march of a lifetime Aug 26, 2009
The drum major and alto saxophone player, along with his marching band mates, are gearing up to give a performance of a lifetime for hundreds of thousands of spectators next year in Phoenix. "There is pressure, especially because we are representing not only the community, we're also representing the state," said Akamine, 16. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NCSU band bound for Ireland again Aug 1, 2009
"I've been checking my e-mail every day ... just hoping something would change," said Megan Myers, a rising junior who plays the alto saxophone. "It's very exciting. It just makes the trip even more worth it now that we had to work to get it back.". (News & Observer)
Sampler for July 23 Jul 24, 2009
The band is made up of Mike Mosca, guitar, piano and vocals; James Hooper, tenor saxophone; Jim McCarthy, alto saxophone; Jordan Hanahan, drums; Steve McCarthy, trombone, trumpet and vocals; James Stevenson, trumpet; and Dan Loveland, bass. The group has performed locally at private parties and fundraising events. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Entertainer Spotlight on Rick Ross (21) Jul 24, 2009
Picking up alto saxophone in the fourth grade, Ross performed in concert band and jazz and wind ensembles during junior and high school. I didn t play in marching band, but I became a drum major during my senior year and got into directing the band. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Charger Band musicians earn UIL medals (1) Jun 26, 2009
Alto saxophone, Cole Breining, Megan Dillon, and Matt Kelley. Trumpet, David Cacy, Zach Miller, Quinn Nereson, Will Nereson, Matt Stephens, and Michael Surber. (Boerne Star, TX)
Jazz legend delights season's first Animal Crackers crowd Jun 24, 2009
"I think he'll be around for at least another 10 years," alto saxophone player Mike Dubaniewicz said. Born in Quebec in 1928, Ferguson broke into the music industry at age 13. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Renaissance dad: Discipline, variety key to Mackins' success (14) Jun 22, 2009
Charles began playing the alto saxophone and Casey did the same. Charles earned his Eagle Scout badge by improving a trail in Ramsey Canyon. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sujeet Desai to perform in aid of Down Syndrome kids Jun 20, 2009
Despite being born with Down Syndrome, Desai, 27, plays six instruments, B-flat and bass clarinet, alto saxophone, violin, piano and drums. He is also active in sports like taekwondo, swimming, alpine skiing, cross-country and bowling, and won gold and silver medals in swimming in the World Games 99 Special Olympics. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Staples names top students Jun 19, 2009
Mitchell played alto saxophone in the Freshman and Sophomore Bands, the Symphonic Band, the Staples Pit Orchestra and the Jazz Band. He won the Harvard University Book Award, the Award for Excellence in Spanish 3 and 4 honors and the award for Excellence in Robotics. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Jack Nimitz, saxophonist in Woody Herman big band Jun 18, 2009
A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Nimitz began playing clarinet at an early age and alto saxophone at 14. He was still a teenager when he began playing professional gigs at Howard Theatre in Washington. (Boston Globe)
Chamber group traces a musical lineage Jun 5, 2009
Along with the Czerny piece, Sunday's concert -- which is the last of the Moment Musical season -- includes J.S. Bach's "Weichet nur, betrubte Schatten" and Andre Caplet's "Legende" for oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, bassoon, violin, viola, cello and double bass. A reception will follow the concert. (Fresno Bee)
Heather enjoys her new look as wig lets her blend in May 26, 2009
Activities: Active in gymnastics, rides horses through 4-H, plays the alto saxophone. Future plans: Heather is thinking about attending Oregon State University to become a veterinarian. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Charles 'Buddy' Montgomery, pianist, part of jazz family May 25, 2009
Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson played alto saxophone and Sonny Johnson was on drums. By 1956, Buddy had switched to the vibraphone. (Boston Globe)
Harlan Nordloef May 24, 2009
Special music is provided by Mary Lynn Jensen, organist; Peggy Anderson, vocalist and Patricia Lund, alto saxophone. Pall bearers are Ron Boughton, Lee Edwards, Wayne Jacobson, Llauren Nelson, Tim Nordloef, Gary Nordloef and Scott Nordloef. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Julian Lage has got his finger on the pulse May 24, 2009
Handy is an alto saxophone local star who sat in with Charles Mingus in the '50s and now leads a band boasting harp, violin and the great singing of Kenny Washington. -- June 6: Randy Weston's African Rhythms Quintet. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Phil Barham's Tenn. Tech quartet wows DUHS band May 9, 2009
From left: Ben Elsberry, soprano saxophone; Nick Dearing, alto saxophone; Barham, a 1976 DUHS graduate; Jacob Stanfield, tenor saxophone; and Andrew Allen, baritone saxophone. As TTU professor of saxophone, Barham has built a growing stable of topflight musicians in six years. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Students Earn Music Ratings May 7, 2009
The following received a superior rating for their solos: Shelby Price; clarinet, Kristen Erickson; flute, Amber Ogren; trumpet, Savannah Bivens; clarinet, Brady Wieker; trumpet, Ryan Kramer; baritone, Tate Jensen; trombone, Jordan Carson; alto saxophone, Jenae Carson; clarinet, Toby Barker; alto saxophone; Justine Sanderson; alto saxophone, Chase Larson; baritone saxophone and Nicole Svatos; flute. Receiving excellent ratings for their performances were: Brady Hoines, Tory Hoines; percussion... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Ogden has two outstanding performances at state music contest Apr 28, 2009
Katie Fillmore received a perfect score on her alto saxophone solo and was chosen outstanding performer in her center at the state solo and ensemble contest Saturday, April 4 at Gilbert. Another alto saxophone solo, by Sarah Schrum, also received a perfect score ... Trumpet duet - Adams, Peter; Schrum, alto saxophone solo; K. Fillmore, alto saxophone solo; Tyler Buck, horn solo. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Locals replay Beatles’ White Album’ Apr 28, 2009
This year s performers will include Mehta on vocals and guitar; Noah Stroup, vocals; Evan Churchill, vocals and trumpet; Curtis Monette, guitar; Matt Jager, guitar; Dan Grossen, bass guitar; Alex Moffat, drums; Simon Ghionea, keyboards; Bill Cowell, keyboards, alto saxophone and backup vocals; Andy Witherspoon, backup vocals; Jeannie Holiday, backup vocals; Denver Speelman, violin; Noah Jenkins, violin; Kelly Tanner, viola; Judy Cooper, cello; Joe Crop, trumpet; Jesse Canady, tuba; Ryan Erp ,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Music review: S.F. Symphony wings it, flies Apr 18, 2009
Principal trumpeter Mark Inouye led a warm, ingratiating account by the entire brass section of the opening "Promenade." Donald Carroll, the orchestra's longtime bass clarinetist - now retired - made a welcome and all-too-brief return to bring luster to one of his signature turns, the alto saxophone solo in "Il vecchio castello" ("The Old Castle"). San Francisco Symphony: The program repeats at 8 p.m. today in Davies Symphony Hall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Frost: Student artists win state contests Apr 15, 2009
Four Hamilton-Wenham students were among the best in the state: Peter Smith on alto saxophone in the Jazz Ensemble, Alisa Parrett as first-chair flute in the Concert Band, and Elisabeth Lister, alto, and Kelsey Atwater, soprano, in the Concert Choir. Claudia Frost is a fine arts teacher at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Carter Long steps into new role as MFA's curator of film Apr 12, 2009
He plays guitar, bass, drums, alto saxophone, banjo, and keyboard, and has performed in bands since junior high school. He's also made recordings of his songs including one on which he plays melodica, stand-up bass, and pots and pans, inspired by von Trier. (Boston Globe)
Travis Middle School Advanced Band Apr 9, 2009
Soloists receiving medals on Alto Saxophone are. Kevin Chang, Olivia Chavez, Mauro Garcia, and Jason Wang. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Three receive perfect scores at music solo/small group contest Apr 2, 2009
"Curtis Ullerich received a perfect score for his alto saxophone solo, accompanied by Dee Burcham," Newell said in the release. "The vocal trio of Melanie Ehlert, Sammy Koontz andKristen Schuler (accompanied by Jolene Schaefer of Exira) and Sam Johnson's vocal solo (also accompanied by Mrs. Schaefer) also garnered perfect scores on Saturday.". (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Five Chetek band members play in Iowa Mar 26, 2009
Seniors Mallorie Moon on clarinet, Amber Masters on trumpet, Jake Latcham on tenor saxophone, Kurt Candler on alto saxophone and Jake Nelson on tuba were selected to play at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Accompanying them was band director Bruce Kamrath. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Thefts and mischief Mar 24, 2009
March 20, 2:01 p.m., a missing alto saxophone was reported in the 2000 block of 16th Street. Estimated loss, 3,000. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Myrtle Point sax player earns honor Mar 22, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009. He received top honors by being selected to join some of the finest high school musicians from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, a press release said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
NovaJazz to perform at Primoz Mar 19, 2009
The band includes original members Bill Acklin, trumpet; Sam Crosser, keyboards; Matt Edson, drums and Steve Heitbrink, bass, and newest members John Holmes, tenor and alto saxophone, and Dan Cassady, trombone. The group has played at the MacNider Arts Festival, Clear Lake s Harvest Festival, Clear Lake Arts Center, Charles City s Party in the Park and Art-A-Fest, Toast and Chicago Dawg in Mason City, as well as numerous private parties. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
BMS band students earn high marks at solo and ensemble contests Mar 17, 2009
Superior or "I+" ratings Alicia Runyan, 7th grade, flute solo; Gabrielle Woods, 7th grade, flute solo; Josie Wyrick, 7th grade, clarinet solo; Mason Hartwig, 7th grade, clarinet solo; Zoeie Gustoff, 7th grade, clarinet solo; Samantha McIlwain, 7th grade, alto saxophone solo; Tyler Peterson, 7th grade, trumpet solo; Kayla Nedved, 8th grade, flute solo; Kathleen Embrey, 8th grade, flute solo; Laura Martin, 8th grade, clarinet solo; Andrew Swanson, 8th grade, xylophone solo; Dana Kokjohn, 7th... (Boone Today, IA)
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Mar 16, 2009
He went on to score a 1590 out of 1600 on his SAT. Bernanke also played the alto saxophone. Earned a B.A. in economics from Harvard University in 1975. (Time.com)
School bands 'rock it' at Carol Moore Jazz Festival Mar 16, 2009
It was tight, said Andrew Monnig who had a solo on alto saxophone. We rocked it for sure. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
'1959 - Jazz's Greatest Year,' Classic Albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck and Charles Mingus All Celebrate 50th Anniversaries in 2009 Mar 14, 2009
Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet: Exotic non-traditional rhythm signatures became one of the trademarks of the quartet, with Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, bassist Eugene Wright, and drummer Joe Morello. A 5/4 vamp turned "Take Five" into an instrumental jazz staple and jukebox hit single b/w "Blue Rondo a La Turk." The LP hit #2, stayed on the chart for more than three years, and became the first jazz album to sell a million copies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Saxophone quartet Mar 13, 2009
The musicians are Michael Stephenson, soprano saxophone; Christopher Hemingway, alto saxophone; Stephen Pollock, tenor saxophone; and Connie Frigo, baritone. For ticket information, call 723-3602. (Montana Standard, MT)
John Zorn's 'radical Jewish music' Mar 13, 2009
There's something distinctly biblical about this New York composer, alto saxophone virtuoso and MacArthur "genius grant" winner, and it's not just because he defines a lot of his projects as "radical Jewish music." Like an Old Testament warrior, Zorn has conquered - musicians from jazz, rock and classical; fans, businesspeople; theater and film directors - and carved out a highly successful niche for his musical community, the cream of which is now performing at Yoshi's. Since the early '80s,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Multi-school cast performs ‘The Wiz’ Mar 11, 2009
Alto saxophone: Emily Schroff. Tenor saxophone/Clarinet: Claire Froelich, Joseph Kleinhenz. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
• Symphonic sounds from CSI band Feb 27, 2009
BLAIR KOCH/For the Times-NewsCollege of Southern Idaho Symphonic Band member Brian Thompsen, left, plays baritone saxophone and Sharon Johns, center, plays alto saxophone during a recent rehearsal for the band's Tuesday concert at the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium. 27. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Northborough students grieve for music teacher Dennis Wrenn, 58 Feb 22, 2009
His daughter, Victoria, a senior who plays alto saxophone, was one of two dozen students on the trip to Greece. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Hank Crawford, 74; played sax in Ray Charles's band Feb 11, 2009
By the early 1960s, he had switched to alto saxophone and begun recording what was to be a series of albums for Atlantic Records. The first one, "The Art of Hank Crawford," featured the full Ray Charles band. (Boston Globe)
Big band bash swings at Plymouth Whitemarsh Feb 8, 2009
The band included five students from Plymouth Whitemarsh: senior Sean McCreesh, percussion; junior Nakirah Dandridge, alto saxophone; junior Helen Woltemate, bass clarinet; sophomore Megan Augustine, clarinet; and sophomore Julia Campbell, piccolo. Through the competitive audition process, Julia Campbell and Helen Woltemate will advance to Region VI Band at Abington High School on March 5 to 7. (Ambler Gazette, PA)
BHS sends large group to regional festival Feb 8, 2009
The following students will be in the concert band: Tim LeBlanc (tuba), Victor Martinez III (trombone), Ryan Meehan (French horn), Emily Roy (clarinet), and Kate Wolstenholme (alto saxophone). Glenn Burnett on the bass clarinet will be in the orchestra. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
