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)
Bradford students win at contest Mar 31, 2008
Kaylee, Potochney, alto saxophone solo. Hillary Kelly, Haley Schlicksup, Alexis Redmond, vocal trio. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Quad Cities sax player releases debut CD Mar 30, 2008
Drew played both soprano and alto saxophone on the jazz album, as well as singing a few of the vocals. Everything s done by me, played by me and mastered (engineering) by me, he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Musicians hit high notes Mar 27, 2008
Students who received Outstanding Musicianship Awards are Shemariah Ellis on alto saxophone, Corey Perdue on trombone and Matt Wagner on bass ... Recently the 2008 Massachusetts Music Educators Association Central District Junior Festival results were announced with the following Marlborough Middle School students representing Marlborough when they perform with talented junior musicians from across central Massachusetts: Chorus - John Maenhout, grade 8; David Blake, grade 8; Eva Kotsopoulos,... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
St. Bede Academy students compete in state music contest Mar 25, 2008
Band soloists receiving first place were: Lucy Stanke, flute; Gwen Schulte, snare drum; Jake Cayia, alto saxophone; and Melanie Kim, piano. The saxophone ensemble of Ben Read, Anthony Williams, Nick Kelsey and Jacob Kinsella earned a Division I rating, as did the percussion ensemble of Gwen Schulte, Andrew Voitik, Andrew Loebach and Corey Turinetti. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
At Our Best (41) Mar 24, 2008
Also receiving awards were; in a tie for second place, Michael Sheng, piano and Patrick Yun, violin and honorable mention, Conner Plant, alto saxophone and Andrew Gerlicher, piano. Sponsored by the Wiscarson family, the Competition continues a 28-year tradition, a labor of love that began when the Wiscarson Family donated money to recognize the mid-Willamette Valley s finest young musicians. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Around Town March 20 -- Heading off across the pond Mar 21, 2008
In the orchestra, Anne Moxie was the solo clarinet, Ben Cook, bass clarinet; James Gentile, alto saxophone; and Meg Bowen, flute. Representing the jazz band were Chet Kupchella, tenor saxophone; and Mike Kaskiewicz, trombone. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Today's best bets Mar 19, 2008
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Trip to Spain solidifies students passion for the language Mar 15, 2008
She also plays the alto saxophone in the jazz band and is the senior class representative in band. She s a member of the OMEA District III Honors Band. (Lima News, OH)
Symphonic, concert bands play together Mar 6, 2008
The piece will feature Caleb Rebarchak (junior-music education) on alto saxophone. Rebarchak said Bernstein's jazz style allowed him to enjoy the solo's flexibility. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Britta Olsen enjoyed basketball career at Hall-Dale Mar 2, 2008
She also has been a member of the schools band all four years in high school where she plays the alto saxophone. Olsen acknowledges she has one regret regarding her academics. (Courier Publications, ME)
Pure sounds from a plastic horn of plenty Feb 27, 2008
The instrumentation was eccentric, Coleman's alto saxophone, trumpet and violin joined by drums (his son, Denardo, now with him intermittently for 40 years), double bass (Tony Falanga) and the electric basses of Al McDowell and Charnett Moffett, the latter the son of Coleman's school chum and '60s drummer Charles Moffett. If three basses suggested a certain bottom-end density and an insurmountable challenge to the Concert Hall's acoustics, both assumptions were groundless. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
URI hits a high note with concert series Feb 23, 2008
The work will feature two improvisational jazz soloists, sophomore Kevin Turco of Westerly on alto saxophone and freshman Chris Depot of Narragansett on trombone. The final piece, Reineke s "Symphony No. 1," was written in 2006 to commemorate the centennial of the great 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Almost $12M gone Feb 23, 2008
She's the sergeant in arms of Downey's marching band and plays alto saxophone in the jazz band. "I'm here because music isn't a hobby," Valdivia said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
MACON R-1 HOSTS A DAY FULL OF MUSIC Feb 20, 2008
It featured an up-and-coming soloist on alto saxophone, Derek Neuner, a senior from Rock Bridge. Next to perform was the junior high honors band. (Macon Chronicle-Herald, MO)
Pop Quiz: Maceo Parker Feb 17, 2008
Maceo Parker has spent five decades blasting his alto saxophone at funk masters James Brown, George Clinton and Prince. Not content with his role as one of music's most famous sidemen, the 65-year-old North Carolina native has also been turning out his own fresh and funky work since 1970. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Solo and ensemble contests held at PTHS Feb 17, 2008
Instrumental solos: Dusty Ahrends, alto saxophone; John Ramseyer, horn; Alison Sancken, trumpet; Jamie Ramseyer, euphonium; and Olivia Dunham, horn. Instrumental ensembles Brass quintet: Rachel Stevenson, Jake Mayback, Sarah Follmer, Jamie Ramseyer and Seth Brown. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Kenny Garrett Quartet Feb 15, 2008
After receiving an alto saxophone, Garrett studied with Billy Wiggins and later, Marcus Belgrave. In the late 1970s, Garrett joined the Ellington Orchestra under the direction of Duke's son, Mercer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
From math to economics to sci-fi, it all added up to a jazz career Feb 15, 2008
But when Rudresh Mahanthappa takes the stage, it's with an alto saxophone, not chalk and blackboard, that he burrows into theorems and explores alternate planes, in a musical language so vivid and complex that hard-bitten jazz arbiters have dared to compare him to Ornette Coleman or John Coltrane. Mahanthappa, 36, visits the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Thursday with his quartet, which includes pianist Vijay Iyer, a fellow Indian-American with whom Mahanthappa shares certain cerebral... (Boston Globe)
On and off stage, a perfect pas de deux Feb 12, 2008
He has an alto saxophone, a guitar, an Andean flute, and a set of maracas. "He's always there when I need him," says Cornejo of Molina. (Boston Globe)
They're with the band Jan 15, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: News. Monday, January 14, 2008. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
UNI graduate receives Grammy nods for melodic jazz album Jan 11, 2008
The former South Dakota State University music professor plays soprano saxophone, alto saxophone and oboe on the disc. "It's just good, straight-ahead jazz," said Hatfield, who now makes his home in Phoenix. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Honor Band Concert set Saturday Jan 4, 2008
East High -- Stephanie Larson and Shelby Mathiason, clarinet; Michael Campbell, bass clarinet; Sam Gould, alto saxophone; Greg Drilling, tenor saxophone; Kelly Coslet, horn; Kyle Wacker, trumpet; Spencer Cloud, trombone; Andy Hannah, euphonium ... North High -- Kendra Kaneversky and Kiersten Van Whye, flute; Mike Forrester, Elizabeth Horneber and Alisa Nagel, clarinet; Ryan Middleton and Gabe Scheid, alto saxophone; Andrew Sykes and Ali Wrenn, tenor saxophone; Anna Pritchard, baritone saxophone;... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Auxiliary's Snow Ball to be a ‘Homecoming Celebration' Jan 1, 2008
The dance band includes a horn section with trombone, trumpet and alto saxophone. It also features a rotating schedule of Chicago-area vocalists, who in the past have included former American Idol contestant Leslie Hunt. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Meyersdale band heads to Gator Bowl, Disney Dec 31, 2007
Sophomore Marlee Shaulis plays the alto saxophone. She said she is looking forward to playing the songs from the British invasion theme the band will perform at halftime. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Spot-shooting of Mackin makes Colts tougher to defend Dec 21, 2007
After 30 minutes on the shooting machine, Mackin grabs his alto saxophone and scurries out to the back end of the student parking lot for zero hour band practice. I ve been playing it since the fifth grade, Mackin said of the sax. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Area students selected to Missouri All-State Band Dec 20, 2007
Nate Schuster is a senior and earned the second chair position for the alto saxophone. Rebecca Shroyer is a sophmore and earned twelfth chair in the Honorable Mention All-State Band. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Frank Morgan - noted alto saxophonist dies at 73 Dec 20, 2007
He had a lyrical way with ballads and an ingrained feeling for the fiery, blues-drenched music of bebop originator Charlie Parker, a genius improviser on the alto saxophone. Parker's playing and dissolute lifestyle were the model for Mr. Morgan and many other young musicians swept up by the frenetic new jazz of the 1940s. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Frank Morgan; bop player reemerged after drug ordeal Dec 19, 2007
Initially he played the guitar but switched to alto saxophone after his father took him to hear Charlie Parker at Detroit's Paradise Theater. The younger Morgan said he began copying Parker's drug habit in hopes of channeling his talent. (Boston Globe)
Stariha, Castner Elks Oct. teens of the month Dec 15, 2007
She participated in musicals her junior and senior year and read original poetry and played the baritone and alto saxophone during poetry night cafe her last three years. She was also in the homecoming talent show as a senior. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Wildcat Band members audition for All-Region, some advance to all-State Dec 13, 2007
All-District Band and first alternate to the All-Region Band honors went to Ben Ralph on alto saxophone and Kyle Collins on trumpet. Making the All-Region Symphonic Band are Leslie Alvarado on flute, Adam Robertson on alto saxophone, Josh Pruneda, Caleb Raley, and Phillip Turner on trombone, Hayden Bell on tuba, Tyler George and Sterling Thomas on percussion. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Cecil Payne, at 84; master of jazz baritone saxophone Dec 10, 2007
As a teenager he studied alto saxophone, and his earliest recordings were made on that instrument. By the time he joined Gillespie, after a brief stint with Gillespie's fellow trumpeter Roy Eldridge, the baritone had become his primary horn. (Boston Globe)
Uneven Kenny G hit some high notes Dec 10, 2007
That didn't take long to establish, either, as G, playing alto saxophone, opened things up with "Home," sauntering down the aisle from the back of the hall and eventually onto a platform placed in the aisle. Switching to his trademark soprano sax, he introduced the melody to "Silhouette" by launching into a high B. He circled on the platform like a traffic cop and held the note for three or four minutes using the technique of circular breathing, while he finally made his way to the stage,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tims featured speaker at annual ‘Light Up A Life' celebration Dec 1, 2007
Local musician Bill Dickinson of Joyfull Sounds will be performing the alto saxophone as the evening's special music. The featured speaker this year will be Reta Tims of Altus. (Altus Times, OK)
Trumann Fine Arts to present brass band with local ties Nov 28, 2007
Clinton Curtis is a junior at THS and has played the alto saxophone for six years. He is currently drum major for the THS band, under the direction of Sheila Stephan. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Strike up the band!Weehawken High's marching band enjoys undefeated campaign Nov 25, 2007
Introna said that she loved being a drum major so much that she quit playing the alto saxophone to concentrate on her drum major technique and routine. "Because it was my senior year, I felt like I was a little driven this year," Introna said. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Band Man shares passion by teaching Nov 22, 2007
This week one of his seniors, Charity Wood, who plays the alto saxophone and is a drum major, is on her way to New York to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and when the Rose Bowl Parade is televised, two former students who graduated last year will be making their way down Pasadena Boulevard. That's what it's all about,' McCarger says. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Stamford teen realizes dream of playing in All-American Marching Band Nov 20, 2007
Marzullo plays alto saxophone for the 343-member band whose performances have been the highlight of Purdue football half time shows for more than a century. The All Americans are known for being the first band to break ranks and create formations on the football field, most notably the Block P.. (Stamford Advocate)
West senior lands spot with All-American band Nov 20, 2007
alto saxophone with the All-American Marching Band in. the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. (Corning Leader, NY)
Civil War fight songs! Get ’em while they’re hot! Nov 17, 2007
Alto saxophone player Tina Armstead was selected for all-state jazz band, oboe player Logan Blair was selected for all-state honor band and percussion player Matt Silbernagel was selected for all-state orchestra. Subscribe now. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stars align in Dowagiac for unforgettable show Nov 6, 2007
Eric Schneider, alto saxophone and clarinet, said the musicians were not flashing gang signs on stage, but trying to get New York and Chicago musicians in the same key. Holding up four fingers, or "grapes," means the number of flats - or the key of A flat. (Dowagiac News, MI)
18 Ames HS musicians make all-state groups Nov 6, 2007
For All State Band: Kevin Raab (Percussion), Wyatt Miller (Oboe alternate), Lauren Jones (Flute), Spencer Botine (Alto Saxophone), Anda Tanaka (Trumpet alternate), Lauren Schwab (Trumpet). All State Orchestra: Lawrence Chiou (Violin I), Yeil Park (Cello), John Yang (Violin I), Max Tsai (Viola alternate), Daniel Park (Violin I), Ray Wolt (Cello alternate), Tulika Biswas (Violin I), Christina Tringedes (Violin II), Avanthi Ajjarapu (Violin II), Frances Hindt (Violin Alternate), April Suen (Violin... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
There's a spark between them Oct 26, 2007
Meanwhile, Ehrlich's alto saxophone sound is so rich and pliant that it's easy to mistake it for a tenor, while his clarinet tone is dark and woody. No stranger to stripped-down settings, he's recorded a series of stellar duo encounters, including albums with pianist-composer Muhal Richard Abrams and bassist Anthony Cox. (Boston Globe)
Students named to Junior High Honor Band Oct 24, 2007
East Middle: Emily Deming and Emilie Poznanski, clarinet; Nicole Hanson, bass clarinet; Ryan Bliven and Betsy Ehmcke, alto saxophone; Jordan Gulbronson, trumpet; Levi Weber, horn; Amber Bock, trombone; Lucas Wacker and Drew Ohlendorp, euphonium; and Cody Hogan and Devin Klink, percussion ... West Middle: Alexandria Cook and Anna Shanafelt, flute; Kara Groetken, Aubrey Hill, Ashton Knepper and Emily Maurer, clarinet; Lindy Pedersen, bass clarinet; Natalie Engle and Hannah Houts, alto saxophone;... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Eleven o'clock is jazz time Oct 23, 2007
It also featured solo sections by Fred Simms on the alto saxophone and Justin Bayne on the tenor saxophone. Simms and Bayne threw the solo back and forth to each other. (University News, MO)
Sioux City students chosen for All-State choir Oct 21, 2007
Alternate selected from North High School: Gabe Scheid, alto saxophone. West High School: Lucy Macfarlane, bassoon; Jasmine Adams, horn; and Cord Breuer, trumpet. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Community : Former Armstong Creek student to perform musical selection Oct 18, 2007
Rivera's portion of the recital will showcase alto saxophone transcriptions of compositions by the well-known, great composers: Ludwig van Beethoven, Arcangelo Corelli and Georges Bizet. Tell us what you think. (Forest Republican, WI)
United Church of Christ plans musical fundraiser Oct 13, 2007
Gearing up to perform original and/or traditional compositions for the show include Scott Temple on the bass guitar and the trombone; Mary Temple on the banjo; Luke Temple on the organ, piano, and trombone; Max Temple on the trombone; Elsie Hansen on the accordion; Jim Eddy on the harmonica; Rudy Stradinger on the harmonica; John, Kathy and Lynette Daum as vocalists; Hilda Locke as a vocalist; Mike Zehfus on the alto saxophone; Ian Umphrey on the alto saxophone; Christine Bergman on the baritone... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Farmington music students compete, receive honors Oct 11, 2007
They are Sarah Taylor, Ashley Johnson and Makayla Couch, flutes; Hannah Lane and Emily Altic, oboes; Adryanne Phipps and Miranda Ehrat, clarinets; Tyler Mohn, alto saxophone; Alecia Gates, French horn; Melody Ward, Allison Smith and Jordan Riggs, trumpet; Andrew Goggil and Aaron Bare, trombone; Noah Stockman, tuba; Josie Clark, Dylane Wineland, Ashlan Edwards and Lexie Harrmann, percussion. These students will participate in the honor band with students selected from Illini Bluffs, Brimfield,... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
8 Orioles make SCK honor band Oct 9, 2007
Aaron Doudna, alto saxophone (2nd alternate). The auditions were held last week at Andover Middle School and the honors concert will be held Nov. 3, at Andover Central High School. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
