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Models of Successful University Saxophone Studio Teaching: Three Interviews on Background, Process, and Teaching Philosophy Models of Successful University Saxophone Studio Teaching: Three Interviews on Background, Process, and Teaching Philosophy by Lucas Halley, B.A. M.M. A Document In Saxophone Performance Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Texas Tech University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Musical Arts Approved Professor David Dees Chair of Committee Dr. David Forrest Dr. David Shea Mark Sheridan Dean of the Graduate School December, 2018 Copyright 2018, Lucas Halley Texas Tech University, Lucas Halley, December, 2018 Acknowledgements This paper is dedicated to all of the teachers in my life who helped me reach this point in my education. I have the utmost respect and admiration for what they do. I would like to thank Earline Sneed for the introduction into music for me and my army of siblings through piano lessons; Roxanne Vickers for the inspiration to pursue a college career in music; Michael Barrientos who took an interest in me and left me with a life time appreciation for teachers; Nathan Kruze for his guidance in my studies in music education and for cultivating my desire to become a teacher; and Kyle Stec for all of his support and inspiration when I was a struggling undergraduate. I owe eternal gratitude to Professor David Dees, Dr. Nathan Nabb and Dr. Eric Nestler. Not only for the vast amount of their time and effort dedicated to this project, but also for all of the energy they poured in to me as my primary teachers of saxophone. Words cannot describe the amount of respect I have for each of these individuals as saxophonists, musicians, teachers, and human beings. As this project and ideas came together I owe credit to Peggy Dees and inspiration from her paper1. I also owe credit to David Dees once again for his many suggestions and efforts in endless editing. I would like to thank Dr. Forrest and Dr. Shea for their flexibility and the vital feedback they provided serving on my defense committee. I would like to thank my parents, Gloria Frizell and Joey Halley for their endless love and support. My mom has never missed a major musical performance since I started piano lessons at age of six. I would like to thank my siblings: Justin, Joshua, Seth-Paul, and Sarah for their support and peculiar senses of humor. I would also like to thank my honorary brothers Jerry and 1 Margaret Iris Dees, “A Review of Eight University Clarinet Studios: An Investigation of Pedagogical Style, Content and Philosophy Through Observation and Interview” (Florida State University, 2005), accessed April 1, 2018, http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0791. ii Texas Tech University, Lucas Halley, December, 2018 Brian and their spouses Andie and Ambre. Finally I would like to thank my fiancée Carly Hood for every step of love, support, and motivation she has provided throughout my last degree. iii Texas Tech University, Lucas Halley, December, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................... ii Abstract ......................................................................................................................................... vi Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1 Methodology .................................................................................................................................. 3 Professor David Dees .................................................................................................................... 4 Email Questionnaire Transcript: Professor David Dees ............................................................. 4 Background .............................................................................................................................. 4 Lessons .................................................................................................................................... 6 Quartet ................................................................................................................................... 11 Saxophone Choir ................................................................................................................... 13 Studio Class ........................................................................................................................... 14 Teaching Philosophy ............................................................................................................. 15 In Person Interview Transcription: Professor David Dees ........................................................ 19 Observation Notes: Professor David Dees ................................................................................ 28 Dr. Nathan Nabb ......................................................................................................................... 31 Email Questionnaire Transcript: Dr. Nathan Nabb ................................................................... 31 Background ............................................................................................................................ 31 Lessons .................................................................................................................................. 33 Quartet ................................................................................................................................... 35 Saxophone Choir ................................................................................................................... 36 Studio Class ........................................................................................................................... 37 Teaching Philosophy ............................................................................................................. 37 In Person Interview Transcription: Dr. Nathan Nabb ............................................................... 40 Observation Notes: Dr. Nathan Nabb ....................................................................................... 53 Dr. Eric Nestler ........................................................................................................................... 55 Email Questionnaire Transcript: Dr. Eric Nestler ..................................................................... 55 Background ............................................................................................................................ 55 Lessons .................................................................................................................................. 58 Quartet ................................................................................................................................... 61 Saxophone Choir ................................................................................................................... 62 iv Texas Tech University, Lucas Halley, December, 2018 Studio Class ........................................................................................................................... 62 Teaching Philosophy ............................................................................................................. 64 In Person Interview Transcription: Dr. Eric Nestler ................................................................. 66 Observation Notes: Dr. Eric Nestler ......................................................................................... 81 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................... 84 Bibliography ................................................................................................................................ 87 v Texas Tech University, Lucas Halley, December, 2018 Abstract This document is a portrait of three successful university saxophone studio professors: Professor David Dees from Texas Tech University, Dr. Nathan Nabb from Stephen F. Austin State University, and Dr. Eric Nestler from the University of North Texas. Information is provided on a range of topics related to university saxophone studio teaching including: educational and musical backgrounds, pedagogical approaches, and teaching philosophies. The information was gathered in three stages: an email questionnaire, an in person interview, and a lesson observation. This document is intended to be a resource for prospective college saxophone professors. vi Texas Tech University, Lucas Halley, December, 2018 Introduction This project was conceived of as a case study inspired partly by Julia Nolan‟s interviews with three legendary figures in the world of concert saxophone: “Conversations with Artist- Teachers Frederick Hemke, Eugene Rousseau, and Donald Sinta2.” This document differs in that it explores the approaches of three successful mid-career professors. It provides a detailed account of their management strategies, teaching styles, philosophies and pedagogical approaches. As I end my collegiate career and enter the professional world, I have been reflecting on the teaching styles and influence of my teachers. I have chosen my primary saxophone instructors for this because each displays a unique style of teaching and studio management. I earned my Bachelor‟s in Music Education while studying with Dr. Eric Nestler, my Masters of Music in Saxophone Performance while studying with Dr. Nathan Nabb, and currently study with Professor David Dees while
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