Clay Steiner, woodwind specialist

3232 N Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 | (715) 642-0845 | [email protected] Education Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK 2020-Present · Master of Music, Multiple Woodwind Performance University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI 2020 · Bachelor of Fine Arts, Multiple Woodwind Performance o Minor, Business Recital Performance Experience Solo Junior Multiple Woodwinds Recital Mar. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed a variety of contemporary and classic repertoire for saxophone, flute, and clarinet spanning diverse genres. Milwaukee Saxophone Festival Feb. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed Bach’s cello Suite in D minor for baritone saxophone recital. UW-Milwaukee Saxophone Studio Recital Dec. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed Billie by Jacob TV for alto saxophone and electronics. Chamber North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference Mar. 2020 Tempe, Az · Performed a recital as part of the SmaX Duo premiering Secrets in the Seams for two bari saxes and kick drums by Logan Rutledge and performing Olivia Kieffer’s Hot Work. MKE Unplugged Presents: ~Nois Quartet Feb. 2020 Milwaukee, Wi · Canary Reeds opened for the award winning Nois Quartet in their performance for the MKE Unplugged concert series.

Steiner 1 Navy Saxophone Symposium Jan. 2020 Fairfax, Va · Performed a recital comprising Tango Virtuoso, Sarajevo, and the Glazunov Quartet, with Intrepid Quartet. Senior Composition Recital Dec. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Guest Performed as part of David Purpura’s senior recital. · Premiered The Untimely Carousel by David Purpura for saxophone quartet. Senior Saxophone Recital Nov. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed as part of Canary Reeds and the UW-Milwaukee Saxophone Ensemble for Valeri Nowak’s Senior Recital. Junior Percussion Recital May 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed Sunrise in Beijing on flute for Yanni Chudnow’s Junior Percussion Recital. North American Saxophone Alliance Mar. 2019 Indianapolis, In · Nomad Quartet performed Occasional Truths by Logan Rutledge with UW-Milwaukee percussion ensemble. Graduate Composition Recital Mar. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Guest performed as part of Olivia Kieffer’s graduate recital. · Played Pop Rock in Metal by Olivia Kieffer for saxophone quartet. Wisconsin Saxophone Summit Feb. 2019 Oshkosh, Wi · Performed Rhapsodie as a part of the University of Wisconsin saxophone professor ensemble with soloist Otis Murphy. UW-Milwaukee Saxophone Studio Recital 2018, 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed in the UW-Milwaukee Saxophone Ensemble, Nomad Quartet, and Intrepid Quartet. · Performed Crickets by Jordan Reed with Dr. Nicki Roman. Senior Multiple Woodwind Recital Apr. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Guest performed as part of Katy Faracy’s senior recital. · Played Diffusion by Gordon Goodwin as part of ‘phonez saxophone quartet, and flute duet, Anasazi, by In Stereo.

Steiner 2 Senior Composition Recital Apr. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Guest Performed as part of Kollin Horn’s senior recital. · Premiered Seven Deadly Sins by Kollin Horn for Woodwind Quintet on flute. Milwaukee Composers’ Collective 2017, 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Premiered Blackwell by David Purpura and Hot Work by Olivia Kieffer. DIY Chamber Music Concert Series May 2017 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed Hot Work by Olivia Kieffer. Community Performance Experience Solo Highland Community School 2016 - Present Milwaukee, Wi · Performing and teaching group lessons at local elementary school. Spirit of Truth Church 2014 – Present Burnsville, Mn · Guest soloist and performing member of the worship team playing gospel music during services. Red Cedar Church 2014-2017 Rice Lake, Wi · Guest soloist for select church services during the year. Sacred Garden Open Mic Sept. 2016 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed several times at Arts at Large art gallery. Saxophone Quartet Christkindlmarket 2018, 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed for the first annual Christkindlmarket location in Milwaukee. Weddings June 2019 Milwaukee, Wi, Madison, Wi · Performed ceremonial and reception music for area weddings.

Steiner 3 Riverwest Fem Fest June 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed for festival celebrating women in arts. Union Art Gallery Mar. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed weekly in art exhibition on UW-Milwaukee campus. Maple Dale Elementary Clinic Jan. 2019 Fox Point, Wi · Performed and gave a clinic to beginning band and saxophone students at Maple Dale Elementary Academic Outreach Tour Dec. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi & Hales Corners, Wi · Performed and gave clinics at Highland Community School and Hales Corners Elementary School to inspire students and teach them about music. Clifden Court Senior Living Dec. 2018 Glendale, Wi · Performed for residents and faculty at local group home. Jan Serr Studio Nov. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed for the grand opening ceremony of the Jan Serr Studio in Milwaukee. Delafield Arts Foundation Fundraiser Aug. 2018 Delafield, Wi · Performed for fundraising concert series organized by the Delafield Arts Foundation Riverside Rhythms June 2018 Waukesha, Wi · Performed for annual Riverside Rhythms concert series on the river in Waukesha. UW-Milwaukee Concerto Winners Concert Mar. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed Concerto Grosso by Frank Bencriscutto with UW-Milwaukee Symphony Band. Reed Quintet Academic Outreach 2019, 2020 · Performed and gave clinics at Hales Corners Elementary School, Maple Dale School District, Brookfield East High School and

Steiner 4 Highland Community School to inspire students and teach them about music. Wisconsin Music Ventures Jan. 2020 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed a recital at Hangout MKE coordinated through Wisconsin Music Ventures. Jazz Combo Kenilworth Gallery Reception May 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed for the Grand Opening of UW-Milwaukee’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. Crowne Plaza Hotel Mar. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed as entertainment for the EPSI corporation’s annual sales event. Jazz Combo Night Feb. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Presented an exclusive night of jazz combo music. Whitefish Bay High School Clinic Jan. 2019 Whitefish Bay, Wi · Performed and gave a clinic to jazz ensemble students at Whitefish Bay High School. Luther Manor Dec. 2018 Wauwatosa, Wi · Performed jazz standards and Christmas music for Luther Manor retirement home residents. Milwaukee Music Festival Nov. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed for Milwaukee Music Festival students in attendance to promote the university as well as our jazz program and ensembles. Jazz Estate Nov. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed at popular Milwaukee jazz venue. Jan Serr Studio Nov. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed for the grand opening ceremony of the Jan Serr Studio in November.

Steiner 5 UW-Waukesha Immersion Excursion Sept. 2018 Waukesha, Wi · Performed at annual event focused towards student engagement for new and returning students. Chamber (Other) Stomping Grounds Showcase Aug. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed I Need You with Alexa Biami at the Salute Society Studios. SoulClap Aug. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed concert with local funk band. Hip-Hop Rooftop July 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed I Need You with Alexa Biami. Montage Jan. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Renowned Milwaukee funk cover band performed at the Pabst Taproom. Sunkin Suns Oct. 2018, Feb 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed as featured soloist for this jazz fusion jam band at Milwaukee area venues including the A Nightmare on Center Street festival, and Fire on Water. Present Music June 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Premiered Swarming by Kevin Stalheim and played Echolocations by Aleksandra Vrebalov as part of a small woodwind ensemble at the Lynden Sculpture Gardens. First Name Basis Mar. 2017, 2018 Chetek, Wi · Performed at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Annual Variety Show. Played lead saxophone in this alternative band. Astral Subastral Aug. 2017 Milwaukee, Wi · Played “Afro-fusion” music with influences from jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk, pop, and R&B with performances at local Milwaukee festivals and gatherings including Center Street Daze.

Steiner 6 Wedding Trio June 2017 Rice Lake, Wi · Performed as a jazz/pop trio for special occasions including weddings. Masterclass Performances Solo Joe Connor Jan. 2019 · Selected to perform Ibert’s Concertino da Camera for saxophone masterclass. Adam Larson Oct. 2019 · Selected to perform Etude #9 from Adam Larson’s book, Leaps and Sounds for saxophone masterclass. Chamber ~Nois Quartet Feb. 2020 · Selected to perform movements of the Schuman Bouquet by William Bolcom for chamber masterclass. Phil Pierick Oct. 2019 · Selected to perform Quatuor Pour Saxophones by Dubois with Intrepid for chamber masterclass Aruna Quartet Sept. 2019 · Selected to perform Quatuor Pour Saxophones by Dubois with Intrepid and Serenade for Winds by Dvorak with Canary Reeds for chamber masterclass Fuego Quartet Feb. 2019 · Selected to perform Concerto for Saxophone Quartet Mvt. I by Phillip glass for chamber masterclass. Otis Murphy Feb. 2019 · Selected to perform Concerto for Saxophone Quartet Mvt. I by Phillip glass for chamber masterclass. Ensemble Performance Experience

Silver Lake College 2019 Manitowoc, Wi · Played tenor saxophone with the Silver Lake College Wind Ensemble for two concerts.

Steiner 7 Water City Jazz Orchestra Aug. 2019 Plymouth, Wi · Played baritone saxophone with the Water City Jazz Orchestra for the Plymouth Arts Center’s Jazz & Blues Crawl for the Arts at Amore. West Allis Players West Allis, Wi Jekyll & Hyde July 2019 · Played Reed 1 in the pit orchestra. Milwaukee High School of the Arts Milwaukee, Wi Chicago Apr. 2019 · Played Reed 1 in the pit orchestra. UW-Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Feb. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Featured tenor saxophonist for performance of Ravel’s Bolero. Intercollegiate Honors Band Jan. 2019 Eau Claire, Wi · Worked with guest composer Mark Camphouse. Played tenor saxophone. Sheboygan Symphony Sheboygan, Wi “New Directions” Concert Nov. 2018 · Performed Gershwin’s An American in Paris on baritone saxophone. “Holiday Concerts Past and Present” Concert Dec. 2018 · Performed ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on tenor saxophone. Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra Feb. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Played second tenor with the Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra and guest artist Steve March-Torme at the Woody Herman Jazz Festival. Red Barn Theater Rice Lake, Wi Sister Act July 2017 · Played Reed 1 in the pit orchestra and had a minor acting role. Big: The Musical July 2016 · Played Reed 1 in the pit orchestra.

Steiner 8 Northern Star Theater Rice Lake, Wi Shrek: The Musical June 2016 · Played alto and tenor saxophone in the pit orchestra. The Andrews Brothers Aug. 2016 · Played tenor saxophone in the pit orchestra and had a minor acting role. UW-Milwaukee Jazz Ensemble 2016-2020 · Performing member on lead alto and lead tenor. Included performances on campus, in Racine, venues in Milwaukee including Summerfest and the Jazz Gallery, and collaborations with UW-Madison as well as guest artists like Roger Ingram. UW-Milwaukee Wind Ensemble 2016-2020 · Performing member on soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones, and bass clarinet. Included performances on campus, outreach tours, featured soloists Dr. Nicki Roman and Dr. Alex Wier, premiered and recorded pieces by Jonathan Monhardt, and worked with guest composers Aaron Perine and Frank Ticheli. Premieres

Solo Saxophone Commissioning Consortium Member 2018 · Member of consortium that commissioned five solos for varied saxophones. Composers include Andrew Koss, Andrew Noseworthy, Anna Meadors, James Lowrie, and Shelley Washington. Chamber “Secrets in the Seams” by Logan Rutledge Mar. 2020 Tempe, Az · Lead commissioner as SmaX Duo for commissioning consortium. “The Untimely Carousel” by David Purpura Dec. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed as part of Intrepid for Senior Composition Recital. “Hot Work” by Olivia Kieffer Feb. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Arranged for SmaX Duo to perform at the Milwaukee Saxophone Festival.

Steiner 9 “Occasional Truths” by Logan Rutledge Dec. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Commissioned by Nomad Quartet and the UWM Percussion Ensemble. “Pop Rock in Metal” by Olivia Kieffer 2018 · Commissioned by ‘phonez as part of a consortium. “August Build” by Nicholas Grider 2018 · Recorded individual parts to be mastered and combined with the other chamber ensemble parts. “Seven Deadly Sins” by Kollin Horn Apr. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed for composition recital as a woodwind quintet. “Sterling” by Anthony D’Agostino May 2017 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed as part of the UW-Milwaukee Jazz Combo. “Blackwell” by David Purpura 2017 Milwaukee, Wi · Performed as part of a mixed chamber ensemble at Milwaukee Composers’ Collective. Recordings “I Need You” May 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Recorded tenor saxophone parts with local singer Alexa Biami. “526(LMA) ft clayonsax” June 2019 Milwaukee, Wi · Recorded alto saxophone parts with local artist DJ Trafiq. Teaching Experience Brass Bell Music Store 2019-Present · Regularly taught private lessons to students within my studio on saxophone and clarinet. Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2019, 2020 · Gave instruction on saxophone and flute to high school students. Private Studio 2018-Present · Regularly taught private lessons to diverse students within my studio on saxophone and piano.

Steiner 10 Festivals/Conferences North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference Mar. 2020 Tempe, Az Navy Saxophone Symposium Jan. 2020 Fairfax, Va North American Saxophone Alliance Regional Conference Mar. 2018 Indianapolis, In Wisconsin Saxophone Summit 2018, 2019 Oshkosh, Wi Milwaukee Saxophone Festival Feb. 2019 Milwaukee, Wi National Band Association – Wisconsin Chapter Jan. 2019 Eau Claire, Wi Administrative/Leadership Experience

Milwaukee Saxophone Association 2019 Cofounder & Officer · Organized meetings. · Registered and established organization. UW-Milwaukee Jazz Ensemble 2017-2020 Manager and Librarian · Assisted in booking performances and communications with performance venues. · Organized and re-cataloged jazz ensemble music library in addition to handling and distributing parts. · Acted as liaison for ensemble personnel and guest artists. · Coordinated social media. · Developed performance and rehearsal schedules. · Organized equipment for rehearsals and performances. Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra 2017-2018 · Assisted with media outlets · Contacted clients for advertising and donating. Woody Herman Jazz Festival Feb. 2018 Operations Manager · Created schedule for master classes, clinics, and performances. · Booked and reached out to guest artists and clinicians.

Steiner 11 · Facilitated activities the day of including set-up, organization, and assisting visiting ensembles Milwaukee Saxophone Festival Feb. 2019 · Managed facility requests and use. · Assisted with outreach. Milwaukee Jazz Fest Feb. 2019 · Established networking connections to increase attendance. Milwaukee Music Festival Nov. 2018 · Facilitated jazz combo performance and student outreach. · Led sectional rehearsals for honors bands. Honors and Awards Honors Intercollegiate Honors Band Jan. 2018 · Selected to participate in clinics, rehearsals, and performances for annual festival. Competitions UW-Milwaukee Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition Feb. 2020 Milwaukee, Wi · Runner-up as a soloist performing Eric Ewazen’s Classical Concerto for Tenor Saxophone. UW-Milwaukee Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition Jan. 2018 Milwaukee, Wi · Runner-up with ‘phonez Quartet and performed Concerto Grosso by Frank Bencriscutto with the UW-Milwaukee Symphony Band. Scholarships GMF Adelaide F. Banaszynski Memorial Scholarship 2018 Peck School of The Arts Provost Merit Scholarship 2016-2018 Professional Memberships North American Saxophone Alliance 2018-Present

Steiner 12 Principal Teachers

Saxophone Dr. Nicki Roman Curt Hanrahan Flute Jeremiah Wilson Sanda Masic Dr. Jennifer Clippert Clarinet Amy Butler Paniz Shafaei Zach McCoy Piano Dr. Margaret Otwell

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