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This is your UCA COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT Griffin Concert Hall,University for theArts Center CSU Jazz Ensemble II featuring Paul Hanson CSU Jazz Ensemble I Thursday, November 20,2014 Wil Swindler, Director Wil Swindler, Director Friends of the UCA at Colorado State University Jazz Ensemble II connects you to students and faculty who inspire, teach, and heal at Colorado State. Thank you to our alumni and patrons for your generosity. Please note that names featured are those of our supporters Wil Swindler, Director from October 1, 2013 through October 15, 2014. FRIENDS OF THE UCA University Center for the Arts Bellavino Blues Matt Harris Adam Van Wert, trumpet Benefactor: $5,000 and Above Dr. Peter D. Springberg, M.D. and Ms. Lyn- Artist: $250—$499 Anonymous Donors FY2014 nette C. Jung-Springberg Jillian LaRoe, tenor saxophone Ms. Jane K. Sullivan Anonymous Donors FY2014 Mr. John A. Blumberg Mr. Rick and Mrs. Toni Atkinson Matt Banks, tenor saxophone Mrs. JoAnne Z. Busch Prof. Carl R. and Mrs. Jill C. Burgchardt Andrew Funk, trumpet Dr. James K., Ph.D. and Mrs. Wendy W. Organizations Franzen The Claude Bennett Family Foundation Inc Dr. Morris U. and Mrs. Frances J. Burns Alexander Palesh, trombone Mr. Stewart V.* and Mrs. Sheron A. Golden Ms. Kyung S. Cho Mrs. Grace K. Harris Mr. Jack H. Curfman Virtuoso: $500—$1,869 Mr. Brinton S., Jr. and Mrs. Carolyn B. Dr. Charles S. Hatchette Dr. Michael F. and Dr. Edith B. Allen Mr. Dan A. Hill and Ms. Karen H. Yeskin- Deighton Ms. Norma L. Andersen Dr. Robert W. and Mrs. Maureen B. Hof- Freckle Face Sammy Nesitco Hill Mr. Richard A. Borowski Mr. P. Scott Johnston Dr. James W. Boyd, Sr. and Dr. Sue E. fert Adam van Wert, trumpet Mr. Thomas P. and Mrs. Jahanna M. Ms. Sue E. Kandel Kate Vincent, piano Charlton Knight Mr. Bryan J. and Mrs. Dana L. Carney Ms. Charlotte Kendrick Mrs. Myra H. Monfort THANK YOUDr. Kelly A. Long Mrs. Barbara S. Cavarra Mr. James R. Mulvihill Mr. Jonathan A. Cross Mr. Perry and Mrs. Christine Lorenz Dr. Charles L. and Mrs. Reta Ralph Mr. Gregg Dighero Ms. Lois J. MacKenzie Mr. Wayne K. Schrader Mr. Harry L. and Mrs. Phyllis Ferguson Dr. Seung H. Seong On Green Dolphin Street Bronislaw Kaper and Ned Washington Dr. A. Wayne Viney Dr. Bruce and Mrs. Janice Hutson Dr. Craig E., Ph.D. and Mrs. Lorraine L. Mr. Edward M. Warner and Ms. Jacalyn Prof. Walton Jones Shuler arranged by Les Hooper D. Erickson TODr. Pierre Y. and Dr.OUR Helga Julien Mr. Peter R. and Mrs. Linda Sommer Charlotte Cady, alto saxophone Mr. Evan H. and Mrs. Meghan L. Zucker Ms. Adeline K. Kano Mrs. Jessica C. Stone Matthew Chanlynn, trumpet Professor Wes Kenney Dr. George C. and Mrs. Louise F. Thornton Organizations Mr. Harvey G., Jr. and Mrs. Yolanda J. Mrs. Nancy B. Wall Chris Hewitt, drums Associated Students of Colorado State Kimray Bohemian Foundation Dr. Ashley B. Lagasse City of Fort Collins Fort Fund Organizations SEASONMs. Soonmi Lee National Association of Teachers CSU College of Liberal Arts Mr. Charles B. Mabarak Opera Fort Collins Guild Home State Bank, West Branch Mr. James E. and Mrs. Mary H. McCauley Angel Eyes Earl Brent and Matt Dennis Lilla B. Morgan Fund Dr. Robert N., Ph.D. and Mrs. Joan E. *deceased arranged by Frank Foster Meroney Charlotte Cady, alto saxophone Maestro: $2,500—$4,999 Dr. Paul W. Metz Mr. Michael E. and Mrs. Susanna G. Ms. Cynthia A. Mousel SUPPORTERS!Mr. Ben W. Nesbitt Dokupil Mr. Dennis N. and Mrs. Deborah R. Kaleel Dr. Todd and Mrs. Kelin D. Queen Chronometry Fred Sturm In Memory of David P. Knight Mr. Daryll D. and Mrs. Shauna S. South- Organizations wick Matt Banks, tenor saxophone Denver Lyric Opera Guild Dr. George H. Splittgerber Alexander Palesh, trombone Prof. Leslie L. Stewart Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Peggy L. Trowbridge Chris Hewitt, drums Artistic Director: $1,870—$2,599 Mr. Val and Mrs. Jane Webster Ms. Margie Bennett Mr. William Z. and Mrs. Sarah L. Withers Mrs. Roselyn M. Dailey Ms. Joan H. Wolfe Mr. Mark E. and Mrs. Susan E. Gill Mrs. Gail E. Woods Jazz Ensemble II Personnel: Mr. David A. and Mrs. Amy C. Goodman Mr. Thomas P. and Mrs. Jahanna M. Organizations Knight Charlotte Cady, alto saxophone (lead) Alexander Palesh, trombone 1 Engle Family Foundation Mr. Gerald R. and Dr. Carole J. Makela Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. Brittney Davis, alto saxophone Kaelin McDonald, trombone 2 Mr. Brian C. and Mrs. Kimberly O. Miller Philomusica-A Musical Playground Matt Banks, tenor saxophone Chris van Hoff, trombone 3 Mr. Donald K. Park, II Jillian LaRoe, tenor saxophone Eli Johnson, bass trombone Andrew MacRossie, baritone saxophone Kate Vincent, piano Andrew Funk, trumpet (lead) Ryan Austin, bass For a complete listing of Friends of the UCA Producing Partners and more information, please visit our website: Adam van Wert, trumpet Chris Hewitt, drum set www.UniversityCenterfortheArts/about-us/donors Beth Bohnenblust, trumpet Or Contact Carrie Care at (970) 491-5891 or at [email protected] Matthew Chanlynn, trumpet Friends of the UCA 2014-15 Jazz Ensemble I Connecting you with students and faculty who inspire, teach, and heal at Colorado State University Wil Swindler, Director

Last year, Friends of the UCA supporters donated and pledged: Gon Gong Victor Feldman arranged by Oliver Nelson > More than $193,000 to 20 music, theatre, and dance scholarships Kate Vincent, alto saxophone > More than $391,000 in programmatic support Ian Schmid, trumpet Keller Paulson, drums > Three planned gifts to music and dance programs

LEVELS & BENEFITS Mediums Paul Hanson By giving to the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State, you are invited to join us for Paul Hanson, bassoon fascinating exchanges and insider access to the University Center for the Arts. Benefactor: $5,000 and above Impendent Blues Wil Swindler • Maestro benefits and, Paul Hanson, bassoon • Listing in perpetuity Erin Paton, baritone saxophone • Customized benefits Kaelin McDonald, trombone Maestro: $2,500 - $4,999 Matt Carroll, piano • Artistic Director benefits and, Eli Cagen, tenor saxophone • Invitation to annual dinner with Department Chair Artistic Director: $1,870 – $2,499 • Virtuoso benefits and, Aotearoa Erin Paton • Invitation to attend a music, theater, or dance dress rehearsal Oren Logan, tenor saxophone • Access to ticket pre-sales Paul Hanson, bassoon • Enrollment in CSU 1870 Club Steven Braun, trumpet Virtuoso: $500 – $1,869 • Artist benefits and, • A seat named after you in the Griffin Concert Hall, Pearl Wil Swindler Organ Recital Hall, University Theatre, or University Dance Theatre Paul Hanson, bassoon Artist: $250 – $499 • Producing Partner benefits and, • Listing in UCA event programs Anchors Paul Hanson Producing Partner: $100 - $249 Steve Rosenzweig, trumpet • Friends of the UCA e-mail newsletter Paul Hanson, bassoon • Listing on UCA website • An invitation for two to attend: Annual Holiday Spectacular Saturday, Dec. 6 Jazz Ensemble I Personnel: Friends Society: $75 Kate Vincent, alto and soprano saxophones, flute (lead) Kaelin McDonald, trombone (lead) For the 20-and 30-something crowd Bryan Sanders, alto saxophone Samantha Boies, trombone • Friends of the UCA e-mail newsletter Oren Logan, tenor saxophone, flute Blaine Lemansin, bass trombone • Listing on UCA website Eli Cagen, tenor saxophone Amanda Tatara, bass trombone Student & Young Alumni: $25 Erin Paton, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet Open to current students and young alumni, 2008-2013 Matt Carroll, piano • Friends of the UCA e-mail newsletter Steve Rosenzweig, trumpet (lead) Zach Schwartz, bass • Listing on UCA website Steven Braun, trumpet (lead) Keller Paulson, drum set Casey Cole, trumpet, flugelhorn GIVE YOUR GIFT TODAY AT advancing.colostate.edu/FriendsOfTheUCA Ian Schmid, trumpet

Composer and Saxophonist, Wil Swindler currently resides near Denver, Colorado where he leads Wil Swindler’s Elevenet, the modern bop quintet GoodRattle and serves as musical director vocalist Barron Steffen. He is a performer and contributing composer with Raincheck, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, the 9th+Lincoln Orchestra, the Colorado Jazz Orchestra, Manny Lopez’s Latin Jazz Project, and the Legacy Jazz Orchestra. Paul Hanson’s musical journey is a testament of He also performs with the Colorado Symphony, the Fort Collins Symphony, fearless dedication to craft and creativity. Over the last 20 years, and the Boulder Philharmonic, as well as playing productions at both the Buell Paul has rewritten the rulebook and set new standards for what is Theatre and the Arvada Center for the Arts. In addition to receiving IAJE’s possible on this most classical of woodwind instruments. As one Gil Evans Fellowship for 2008, Wil has completed numerous commissions from military bands, local reviewer puts it, “But he simply transcends technique to a point orchestras, and big bands around the world. His most recent commission was premiered at the 1st China where the listener no longer has in mind that it’s a BASSOON that he’s playing.” His explorations have transcended limitations and Drum Summit in Beijing, China in November 2013. Wil has two CDs available under his own name, created new possibilities-all while making music of the highest Universe B (OA2 Records 2010) and Chamber Jazz Ensemble (NohJoh Music 2006), and can be heard quality. Paul’s repertoire encompasses musical aspects of all modern on numerous other albums including Steve Owen’s Stand Up Eight, Al Hood/Dave Hansen’s You’re It, styles of improvised music. From his roots as an award-winning and Manny Lopez’s Searching Out. His most recent recording project, The Right Riot with his quintet, classical bassoonist and jazz saxophonist — Paul has sought to expand the lexicon of the bassoon while GoodRattle, is scheduled for release March 2014. creating a unique musical voice. As an educator, Wil is in demand as a saxophone and jazz clinician and joined the music faculty at Colorado State University as an adjunct Jazz Instructor in the fall of 2009. He is a frequent adjudicator for As an improvising bassoonist-Paul has recorded and/or performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Wayne Shorter, Medeski Martin & Wood, Patrice Rushen, Abraham Laboriel, Will Kennedy, Bob Weir’s high school and college jazz festivals around the country and maintains a private saxophone/composition RATDOG, Peter Erskine, Billy Childs, Billy Higgins, Ray Charles, Charlie Hunter, Dennis Chambers, T. studio in the Denver area. Wil has served as an Adjunct Saxophone Teacher and Jazz Ensemble director Lavitz from Dixie Dregs, Jeff Sipe, Jonas Hellborg, Omar Sosa, Bob Moses, Kai Eckhardt, Peter Apfelbaum at Denver University, Instructor at the University of Northern Colorado, composition teacher for the and the Hieroglyphics Ensemble, The Paul Dresher Ensemble, DAVKA, St. Joseph Ballet Company, The Colorado Conservatory of the Jazz Arts, faculty at the Yellowstone Jazz Camp as well as the University of Klezmorim, Cirque Du Soleil, as jazz soloist with the Oakland Eastbay Symphony Orchestra, as classical Northern Colorado Jazz Camp, and the Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp. soloist with the Napa Symphony Orchestra (non-improvising) and many more. As a sax player-Paul has Originally from Central Texas, Wil began studying music at age 5 and picked up the saxophone at age recorded and/or performed with Eddie Money, Boz Scaggs, The Temptations, Tower of Power, Kotoja, What It Is, Samba Ngo, Steve Smith, Tom Coster and others. 9. He earned a B.M. in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas in 2001 where he played in, composed for, and recorded with the 1:00 Lab Band. In 2000 he attended the Henry Mancini Institute Paul has traveled throughout Europe, Japan and the States. He has appeared as a bassoonist at Carnegie on a full scholarship from BMI and received a commission the following year from HMI for a piece Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Berlin Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Festival, premiered at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. In Sept 2001, Wil relocated to New York City, where the Leverkuzen Festival, the INTERLINK festival in Japan, the California Edge Festival 2005 and at the he played with Toshiko Akiyoshi and Bill Warfield’s NY Fusion Ensemble among others. During his 1999 NAMM show in Nashville. As a performer/educator- Paul has performed and masterclassed at IDRS time in New York, Wil studied saxophone with Dave Pietro and composition with Michael Abene and festivals from Rotterdam to Texas. He has given masterclasses at Ithaca College, Penn State University, Jim McNeely as a member of the BMI Jazz Composers’ Workshop. In 2003 he returned to his hometown Arizona State University and Portland State University-all specializing in modern performance techniques of Austin, TX where he co-founded the 10-pc Chamber Jazz Ensemble and served as musical director and improvisation for bassoonists and other classical instrumentalists. He was also the assistant bassoon for vocalist Kevin Ahart. Mr. Swindler has lived in Longmont, Colorado since March 2006 with his wife professor and jazz improvisation instructor at Ithca College of Music in Ithaca, NY in 2004. Paul has taught April Johannesen and daughter Annika. at the Jazzschool and Cazadero Music Camp in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Awards Paul was the 1996 Grand Prize winner of JAZZIZ Magazine’s WOODWINDS ON FIRE award-the first bassoonist ever to win. He also was the winner of the Robert Mondavi Woodwind concerto competition in Jazz Faculty 1984. Paul was awarded an NEA Jazz Fellowship in 1995. Paul is featured on Bela Fleck and the Flecktone’s Steven Marx, trumpet Mark Sloniker, jazz piano Grammy-winning album OUTBOUND in 2000. Chris Van Hof, trombone Forest Greenough, bass Peter Sommer, saxophone and jazz studies Shilo Stroman, jazz drumset and percussion Wil Swindler, saxophone and jazz studies