update November/December 2008

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Saxophonists, It seems hard to believe, but improvements – automated registration, a store, and dis- my tenure as President of NASA is cussion forums, to name but a few – the new site will be nearly at an end. This is the last even better. Version 4 of the NASA web site will be message I will write to you. These quicker, more integrated, more visually consistent, and two years have been interesting and offer the possibility of streaming audio and video. Fur- rewarding. This job is interesting thermore, the software for v. 4 is open source and free to because I have learned a great deal NASA. The most important feature to my mind, however, about how a national organization is that the web master will not have to make all of the (an alliance!) works, web design, changes to the site. We will be able to assign the creation publishing, copyright, conference organization, and com- and maintenance of specific pages to various individuals. petitions, along with many other things. The position has Page creation is easy and updates to pages can be done been rewarding because has allowed me to work closely online without affecting other parts of the site. For in- with some unusually gifted individuals. First among these stance, we already have a proposal from one NASA mem- is Update editor Carolyn Bryan who, for the last twelve ber to create and maintain a page devoted to summer issues, has made these messages sound far better than they camps in the US that have saxophone instruction, and an- otherwise would have. The rest of the NASA team has other member has offered to maintain a discography. Both likewise been an inspiration and a joy to work with. will become a reality as soon as we can go live with the Thank you Jonathan Helton, Tom Liley, Stacy Maugans, new site. Jennifer and Scott Turpen, David Stambler, Tom Lowry, Kenneth Tse, Jim Romain, Connie Frigo and Rick van NASA Election of Officers Matre: one and all a Dream Team of saxophonists and col- I know NASA will be in good hands when my tenure leagues. ends. President-elect Debra Richtmeyer has great ideas I am also proud that I am leaving a fiscally healthy and for new directions for NASA and will have a new set of vital NASA to the next group of leaders. Our membership officers to help her. The largest portion of this edition of is at an all time high, and during a period when many or- Update is dedicated to election information. Special ganizations are cutting back, NASA has the financial re- thanks to the Election Nomination Committee - Joe Lul- serves to begin several new initiatives. One of these is a loff, Jackie Lamar, and – for putting to- competition to help stimulate the creation of new works gether a talented slate of candidates for you to choose for the saxophone. As I write this, the details of the com- among. Voting for officers will be done online beginning petition are being finalized. Expect to receive a full an- with the publication of this edition of Update and continu- nouncement within a few days. ing through December 20. We will announce the election results immediately after the polls close. V. 4 almost here! The new NASA web site has been up and running only Best wishes, since April, but in the near future you will see some big Steven Stusek changes. While the current site has allowed some major UPDATE PAGE 2

CANDIDATES FOR NASA PRESIDENT

JOHN NICHOL CD’s listed in my bio. I immensely enjoyed performing

Vision Statement with the Eclectic Trio at an international ClarinetFest in Maryland in 2004. I am afraid that we saxophonists too One of the most impor- often perform only for each other. We can learn a great tant goals I have for the amount by working with other professional musi- North American Saxo- cians…hearing their timbres, vibratos, phrase shaping, and phone Alliance is to in- attention to detail. We can also see who their major com- crease membership. I posers are and then network with them. I would love to would like to see NASA see us have conferences where we give preferential place- focus more energy into ment to pieces with mixed instruments. Why not attend a encouraging, teaching flute conference and premiere a work for flute and saxo- and promoting young phone? Could we combine of our conferences with a saxophonists. We need to string, or trombone, or oboe conference? Wouldn’t it be present more master- better to promote the saxophone to a larger audience? classes for students in middle school and high school. I use a computer everyday to communicate, arrange mu- Technology could be a major contributor to incorporating sic, listen to music, compose etc. We must communicate youth into NASA. We could produce pedagogical DVD’s with each other via the NASA site and also with the web and present concerts geared toward this age group. We server. Valuable links are supplied at the NASA site, and need a day at each biennial or regional conference that is we should be listing and sharing documents on perform- devoted to our youthful counterparts including young artist ance, practice, and research. Our website needs revision, solo, quartet, and ensemble performances. We also need a and we need to find an economical way to do this. The Young Artists Competition at our conferences for the age Update should be provided via electronic delivery to each group of 15-18 years old, complete with prize money. Let member. We need to encourage more articles dealing with us focus on teaching high school students and then recruit- pedagogy in our Saxophone Symposium. ing them into the North American Saxophone Alliance. If we give this demographic more attention, they will in- Finally, what about jazz? How well do we incorporate crease our numbers, and help us grow stronger as an or- jazz into the life of the NASA? If you look at my bio, you ganization. will see that I play Jazz, a true American art form. We need serious discussions to find a way to keep jazz music I would like us all to encourage composers to create new as a part of what our organization fronts to the public. music for the saxophone. There are many composers with Should we have a conference, or an Update or Saxophone great potential and promise that often work just down the Symposium exclusively on jazz? Wouldn’t it be exhilarat- hall. I strongly encourage all my undergraduate saxo- ing to have a NASA Conference that focused primarily on phone students to commission a work from a composer jazz performance and pedagogy? and perform it before they graduate. Fostering creative relationships between composers and musicians will help Some time ago I attended a Sigurd Rascher camp at New increase the quality of new compositions. We need to col- Haven, Connecticut. When I walked down the street with laborate with composers during the compositional process. Mr. Racher, I asked him why, when he was in he eighties, We need a composition competition at our conferences was he still “doing this”? He told me, “I believe my work with appropriate prize money for winning compositions. isn't done yet”. We have a lot of work to do. We will This would help reward and encourage young composers. continue to promote the saxophone via education, per- We need to encourage our students, by our example, to formance, creative research, and collaboration. value new music and the efforts of contemporary compos- told me a long time ago “John, you have to create your ers. own market”. To fully do this, NASA and the saxophone need more performers, better music and importantly, more We must work more with performers of other instru- consumers! We need to grow the North American Saxo- ments. I frequently perform in the Eclectic Trio with a phone Alliance into an organization that can accomplish clarinetist and flautist. We have commissioned five new these goals. works for this medium and they can be heard on the two PAGE 3

DAVID STAMBLER Jazz Education. These potential members may be Vision Statement reached by the improved website, and attracted by the It has been a privilege to serve ever increasing opportunities, resources, and even com- as Secretary of NASA since petition prize money. 2005. During this time I have I advocate the exploration of available grants, both been impressed with the passion government and private, to help fund specific initiatives. and integrity of the board and New commissions, competition prize money, event pro- officers with whom I have duction, and even operating expenses can be funded by worked, and with the outstanding these grants - depending on their intended eligible use. level of talent of the membership. I am eager to seek scholarly submissions from the I have learned a great deal about well-known performers, pedagogues and scholars in our this worthy organization and field, and to expand the format of these submissions to about the artistic and professional include interviews and additional biographical and his- goals of the membership. Be- torical texts (similar to the Teal biography.) cause this is an all-volunteer or- Administratively, the NASA Constitution needs to be ganization, serving as an officer updated to reflect the predominance electronic commu- demands a lot of one's personal nication. We have already used the web-based capacity time and efforts. The office of to convert the Update to an all-electronic format, to vote President is a composite term of six years – two as Presi- on Jamey Aebersold's lifetime membership, and soon to dent-Elect – two as active President – and two years as hold these very elections. However, the constitution con- Past President. I am acutely aware of this level of commit- tains dozens of inextricably linked passages which must ment. be simultaneously updated. One of the most important missions of NASA is to bring I advocate greater participation by regional directors, the highest quality of saxophone performance, repertoire, and greater frequency of regional conferences. The ex- and scholarship in any genre of music, to a wider audi- cellent financial health of the organization, and the pros- ence. The current NASA Executive board, officers, and pect for greater membership, can provide additional membership have done an excellent job in implementing NASA funds to support regional events. the new website, improving the financial health of the or- ganization, maintaining artistic standards, and expanding I would like to see NASA plan the national Biennial the number and quality of opportunities at conferences. Conferences at least 4 years ahead, and initiate greater The resulting financial growth, as well as audience and community participation where the events are held. market awareness, will in turn create additional profes- As the membership grows, and along with it the size sional and artistic opportunities It is my intent to help and complexity of the conferences, I would like to in- NASA maintain this excellent track, and to continue to crease support of the Biennial Conferences and further improve each of these areas. codify the guidelines for conference hosts, a document Areas for continued development: painstakingly crafted by past NASA officers and confer- ence hosts. In recent years NASA has improved greatly its access to saxophonists and audiences in classical and jazz music. In In my experience as a performer, teacher, non-profit order to continue this trend it is important to develop the manager, and business owner, I have developed a deep membership, provide useful resources, commission new appreciation for the multiple layers which comprise the works, attract scholars, maintain and improve the excellent professional world of music. In addition to continuing to financial health of the organization, and continue the provide the highest level of performance opportunities, growth and visibility of the conferences. scholarship, and networking resources to the professional and student saxophonist, it is imperative to recognize the While many students are NASA members, there are role of the audience, the amateur, and the consumer as cru- thousands more high school, undergraduate and graduate cial to the continued success of NASA. I would like to students who are not. In addition, NASA is in a unique assist and lead the NASA Officers, Board and membership position to better serve the needs of Jazz players espe- in developing all of these resources. cially with the demise of the International Association of UPDATE PAGE 4

Nichol’s Bio Stambler’s Bio John Nichol, Professor of Saxophone, has taught at Cen- Originally from the Washington area, David Stambler tral University since 1980. Professor Nichol has has established himself as a dynamic teacher and musician performed at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Montreaux, throughout the U.S., performing both jazz and classical Switzerland (1997), the North Sea Jazz Festival at The music. He is active as a recital and symphonic soloist, and Hague, Netherlands (1997) and the Ford Interna- as "on-call" saxophonist with numerous orchestras includ- tional Jazz Festival (2000,2001, 2002). Professor Nichol ing the Baltimore Symphony. He is a veteran of thousands has also performed by invitation at six World Saxophone of professional performances, including numerous jazz Congresses: Chicago, Illinois (1979); Nuremberg, Ger- festivals, embassies and consulates, for legislators and many (1982); Kawasaki, Japan (1988); Valencia, Spain heads of state, and with many famous entertainers. He has (1997); Montreal, Canada (2000); and Minneapolis, Min- performed in Japan, China, Guatemala, Bermuda, Canada, nesota (2003). He has performed with the Jimmy Dorsey Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, and Russia. Orchestra, the Harry James Orchestra, the Nelson Riddle Stambler has commissioned and premiered numerous Orchestra, the Lansing Symphony Big Band, the Grand works for saxophone including "Still the Fire" by John Rapids Symphony Orchestra, the Saginaw Bay Orchestra, Anthony Lennon. He has recorded with the Baltimore the Flint Symphony Orchestra, the Lansing Symphony Symphony, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and Capitol Orchestra and the Midland Symphony Orchestra. Profes- Quartet, and can be heard playing clarinet and saxophone sor Nichol has also performed with Hal Linden, Jim on dozens of nationally broadcast radio and television Nabors, Pat Paulsen, Rich Little, Maureen McGovern, commercials. With the Capitol Quartet, he performs fre- Areatha Franklin, the Temptations, Four Tops, Martin quently in recital venues and with symphony orchestras Short, Bernadette Peters, Jerry Lewis, and Carol Channing nationwide, including recent performances with the Na- in Hello Dolly. tional Arts Center Orchestra (Ottawa, Canada), and per- Professor Nichol has earned two Teaching Excellence formances of the Glass Concerto for Saxophone Quartet Awards from Central Michigan University (1997, 2008) with the Baltimore Symphony, Peoria Symphony, and and also received the Lorrie Ryan Excellence in Teaching Butler Symphony. Award (2008). He is an active adjudicator for the Michi- gan School Band and Orchestra Association and recently He served as Director of Jazz Studies at Towson Univer- taught saxophone and coached saxophone ensembles at sity in Baltimore, and for nearly ten years was the Interlochen Center for the Arts (2005, 2006, 2007, owner/manager of a very prosperous Jazz Band and book- 2008). In the past eight years, Professor Nichol has had ing agency in the Washington–Baltimore area. He is cur- four saxophone quartets participate as semi-finalists in the rently President of the Margot Music Fund, and owner and Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, and sev- Executive Producer of the Capitol Quartet, with numerous eral of his students have been state winners in the Music concerts and masterclasses scheduled for 2008-2009. Teachers National Association Collegiate Competition. Since 2005, he has served as Secretary of the North Professor Nichol can be heard on Flights of Fancy American Saxophone Alliance. (Centaur Recording, 2003), Caught in the Act (White Pine Stambler received his Bachelor's degree in saxophone Recording, 2007) and Woodwind Echoes (White Pine Re- from The , where he studied with cording, 2008). These recordings are available at Amazon, Donald Sinta. He holds the Master of Music degree from iTunes and Digstation. John Nichol is a Yamaha Perform- the Peabody Institute, and the DMA from the University ing Artist. of Maryland. Stambler is currently Associate Professor of Saxophone at Penn State University. PAGE 5

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Carrie Koffman James Umble Carrie Koffman joined the Dr. James Umble is Pro- faculty of The Hartt School fessor of Saxophone at at the University of Hartford Youngstown State Univer- in 2003. Prior to this, she sity where he has received held positions as Assistant a Distinguished Professor- Professor of Saxophone at ship Award for teaching. Penn State University, Assis- He is a nationally recog- tant Professor of Saxophone nized teacher, clinician, at the University of New soloist, recitalist and Mexico, and taught at Bos- chamber musician. Cleve- ton University. land Plain Dealer critic Recent performances have included the Faenza Interna- Donald Rosenberg noted "...Umble must be one of the tional Saxophone Festival in Italy; a tour throughout New most elegant exponents of his instrument...he was virtu- Zealand; the Xi'an International Clarinet and Saxophone osic in every way..." Festival in China; the Pine Mountain Music Festival in He has joined the wind section of the Cleveland Orches- Michigan; the Virginia Arts Festival; the International Vi- tra under conductors Franz Welser-Möst, Pierre Boulez, ola Congress; the World Saxophone Congress; the North JaJa Ling and Giancarlo Guerrero and performed with that American Saxophone Alliance National Conventions; and group on their 2008 concert tour of Florida and Georgia. the International Double Reed Convention in Buenos Ai- He has performed as a concerto soloist with the United res, Argentina. States Navy Band in Washington D.C., the Youngstown Koffman has been a featured soloist with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, and at Conferences of The North Symphony Orchestra, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the American Saxophone Alliance. He has served on the fac- Pennsylvania Centre Chamber Orchestra, the Albuquerque ulty of the Xi’an (China) Clarinet and Saxophone Confer- Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hartt Wind Ensemble, the ence and the Brevard Music Festival. PSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the UNM Wind Sym- Umble holds a DMA from the University of Michigan phony and the Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble (where he studied with Donald Sinta), a First Prize in while touring Germany and Austria. Among her ensemble Saxophone Performance from the National Conservatory performing credits are appearances with the Hartford of Bordeaux, France (Jean-Marie Londeix), a Masters Symphony Orchestra, Sequitur in New York City, the from Bowling Green State University (John Sampen) and New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, the Albuquerque Jazz a BME degree from Susquehanna (Donald W. Beckie). Orchestra, and the Santa Fe Symphony. She is a member His acclaimed reference book, “Jean-Marie Londeix, of the contemporary chamber music duo, "The Irrele- Master of the Modern Saxophone” (pub. Roncorp) is a vants," with violist Tim Deighton. Additionally, she ap- standard reference text in use around the world. Umble pears frequently as a soloist, chamber musician, and clini- can be heard on disc on the Naxos, Cambria, Dana, and cian. AUR labels. Koffman's saxophone students have won numerous He frequently tours with Cleveland Orchestra members competitions. She also formerly taught saxophone for the as “The Cleveland Duo and James Umble”. This violin, All-State Program at Interlochen Center for the Arts, and saxophone and piano trio is regularly heard performing was Director of Bands at Belleville South Middle School newly commissioned or transcribed works throughout the in Belleville, Michigan. Koffman graduated with high United States. New York Concert Reviews wrote that their honors from the University of Michigan where she studied Mannes College performance was "...sensuous...an out- with Donald Sinta, and the University of North Texas standing performance..." Recent performances and master- where she earned a MM in Saxophone Performance with a classes have been presented at The University of Miami related field in Jazz Studies and studied with James Riggs (FL), The Black Hills Chamber Music Association, The and Eric Nestler. She is also a certified Kripalu Yoga University of Arkansas, The University of Southern Ore- Teacher and teaches Yoga for Musicians at The Hartt gon, and many other venues. School. UPDATE PAGE 6

CANDIDATES FOR NASA SECRETARY

Andrew Dahlke Eric Lau Dr. Andrew Dahlke is associate Saxophonist Dr. Eric Lau

professor of saxophone at the Uni- joined the faculty of The Uni- versity of Northern Colorado. He has versity of New Mexico in the developed an innovative program for Fall 2003. He received the Doc- undergraduate and graduate students. tor of Musical Arts and Master In lessons, his students have the of Music degrees from the flexibility to study classical or jazz School of Music at Michigan saxophone, or both. Andrew’s stu- State University as a recipient dents have been successful secondary of both the Catherine Herrick and college teachers, professional Cobb Fellowship and the performers, and have participated in Dean’s Recruitment Fellowship. programs such as the Aspen Music He graduated summa cum laude Festival and Betty Carter’s Jazz with his undergraduate degree in saxophone performance Ahead at the Kennedy Center. from Louisiana State University. His major teachers in- Andrew’s teachers include Larry Teal, Donald Sinta, clude Joseph Lulloff, James Forger, Andrew Speight, Eugene Rousseau, Jim Riggs, and . Andrew Branford Marsalis, and Griffin Campbell. holds BA in Musical Arts and MM in Music Education An active recitalist, Dr. Lau has performed and pre- degrees from the University of Michigan, and the DMA sented masterclasses throughout the United States, Puerto from the University of North Texas. He taught K-12 vocal Rico, and Brazil. In addition, he has performed at the and instrumental music full-time, and in the University of World Saxophone Congress, as well as National and Re- Michigan Youth Programs in Ann Arbor and at Inter- gional NASA Conferences. As a member of the Great lochen. Andrew also taught at Texas Christian University. Lakes Saxophone Quartet, Dr. Lau has recorded Urban Andrew has performed and given clinics at universities Requiem by Michael Colgrass and Three Blues for Saxo- in the U.S. and abroad, including Indiana University, the phone Quartet by Charles Ruggiero on the Arizona Uni- Cincinnati Conservatory, Penn State, SUNY Crane, Ko- versity Recordings label. Dr. Lau was also a prizewinner rean National University, and Hanyang University in in the Michigan State University Honors Concerto Com- Seoul. He has presented at state, national, and interna- petition, the North American Saxophone Alliance Classi- tional conferences, including COMENC, NASA, and cal Performers Competition, the Lansing Matinee Musical, IAJE. Andrew’s improvisation pedagogy was published the Music Teachers National Association Collegiate by the Jazz Education Journal, and he was interviewed this Chamber Music Competition, and the Music Teachers Na- year for the Saxophone Journal. Andrew performed in Ko- tional Association Collegiate Young Artists Competition. rea as soloist with the Seoul Wind Ensemble, and as solo- His interest in new music has led to his involvement in the ist and clinician for the Jeju International Winds Festival. commissioning of new works for saxophone by composers Andrew has performed extensively with orchestras and in Paul Lombardi, Gunther Schuller, Michael Colgrass, recital as a member of the Capitol Quartet, performed with Howard Frazin, John McDonald, Shih-Hui Chen, Sam the Aspen Music Festival orchestra, and performs with the Merciers, James Matheson, Javier Arau, Michael Conti, Colorado Symphony Orchestra. John Richards, and Phanos Dymiotis. Dr. Lau also served on the artist faculty of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and Andrew was treasurer for the Colorado Unit of IAJE, is a regular performer with the Albuquerque Jazz Orches- performing the vital task of administering Colorado All- tra, the New Mexico Symphony, the Santa Fe Symphony, State jazz and jazz education outreach. Andrew, if elected and the Santa Fe Opera. as treasurer of NASA, would bring a wealth of perform- ance, teaching, and administrative experience to the or- ganization. PAGE 7

THE ROUSSEAU CELEBRATION

Kaelah Caldwell Rousseau: With Casual Brilliance,” masterclasses by Dr. Rousseau, Jo- The Rousseau Celebration seph Wytko, Julia Nolan, and Steven was an event that brought to- Mauk, and performances by Dr. gether many of Dr. Eugene Rousseau and his former students Rousseau’s friends and former Frank Bongiorno, Jeremy Burke, students to show their appre- Shirley Diamond, Kenneth Fischer, ciation for his life’s work and Eric Gargrave, Michael Jacobson, to celebrate his dedication to Patrick Jones, Christopher Kelton, the saxophone, the art of mu- Thomas Liley, David Nabb, Julia sic, and especially his students. Nolan, Jay Romines, Randy Smith, Hosted by North American Steven Mauk, Eugene Rousseau, Joseph Wytko Kenneth Tse, and Farrell Vernon. Saxophone Alliance President Throughout the weekend, the one person whom every- Dr. Steve Stusek at the University of North Carolina - one had in common was Dr. Eugene Rousseau. I was able Greensboro, this celebration took place on October 3-5, to learn of the impact that Dr. Rousseau has had on his 2008. I will always remember this weekend! many students through the stories they each shared prior to I met Dr. Rousseau for the first time when Dr. Kenneth their performances. Many individuals related personal in- Fischer hosted him as the 2007 McKay Artist in Residence fluences that Dr. Rousseau had on both their professional at the University of Georgia Hodgson School of Music. and family lives. These remembrances were truly inspir- During this residency, I had the privilege of taking a les- ing. In addi- son from and participating in a masterclass with Dr. Rous- tion, each seau. Having the opportunity to work with him during this composition week-long residency allowed me to get to know him as a programmed wonderful saxophonist and teacher, as well as a caring on the con- individual. Needless to say, I didn’t want that week to end. certs was in When I first learned about the Celebration at UNCG, I some way immediately knew that I had to attend. I couldn’t wait to related to or hear Dr. Rousseau perform live, hear his comments on the dedicated to saxophone, learn about his life, and meet other saxophon- Dr. Rous- ists whom Dr. Rousseau had inspired to be successful. seau. The common Steve Stusek, Steve Haines, Ralph Bowen, The first night kicked off with an Opening Gala Concert Tim Walsh, Frank Bongiorno, Eugene Rous- featuring the UNCG Jazz Ensemble with saxophone solo- background seau, Javier Valerio, Jack Wilkins ists Eugene Rousseau, Thomas Walsh, Jack Wilkins, shared by Javier Valerio, Frank everyone was incredible (Have you tried using side “D?”), Bongiorno and Ralph and was due to the inspirational teaching of Dr. Rousseau. Bowen. A reception hon- Dr. Stusek presented Dr. Rousseau with a world map that oring Norma Rousseau, charted his international influence in music by indicating Dr. Rousseau’s wife, for the locations where his students are currently teaching, his her wonderful contribu- students who are in United States military bands, and a tions to the saxophone complete list of his students from 1968-2008. This map is followed this concert. At very impressive and demonstrates that the “Rousseau Leg- the reception, roses and acy” can be seen throughout the entire world. a gift were presented to The Rousseau Celebration concluded on Sunday with Mrs. Rousseau and the the Grand Finale Concert which featured the Rousseau saxophone orchestra per- Celebration Saxophone Orchestra with Dr. Rousseau con- formed Nessun Dorma ducting. As Dr. Rousseau prepped the first piece of this in her honor. Other ex- concert, Bach’s Prelude No. 22, much to his surprise, the citing performances and orchestra actually began to play Happy Birthday. The en- events included a pres- tire weekend was magical, but this truly made the Rous- entation by Thomas Li- seau Celebration a memorable event for all who attended! Eugene Rousseau and Kevin ley entitled “Eugene Thank you Dr. Rousseau! You continue to inspire saxo- Geraldi phonists and musicians throughout the world! UPDATE PAGE 8

EUGENE ROUSSEAU HOSTS INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE MASTERCLASS

Allison Dromgold together in a small setting to learn more about their in- This fall marked the eighth annual International Saxo- strument and repertoire. This year the event was held phone Masterclass hosted by Eugene Rousseau at the Uni- from Thursday, October 23 through Saturday, October versity of Minnesota. Students and teachers from around 25. Seven students attended as performers and had the the country gathered for this unique weekend to increase opportunity to play in front of the class each day, receiv- their knowledge of the saxophone and hear performances ing coaching and guidance from Dr. Rousseau. Perform- by distinguished artists from around the world. Guest per- ers and auditors were engaged in several question and formers included Jean-Charles Richard of Paris, the Zagreb answer sessions with topics ranging from instrument Saxophone Quartet of Croatia, Dr. Thomas Liley from maintenance to the development of skills such as vibrato Joliet Junior College in Illinois, Anna Marie Wytko of Kan- and articulation. Students also had the opportunity to at- sas State University, and Andrew Brobston, a doctoral stu- tend lectures by Libby Larsen regarding her composi- dent at the University of Minnesota. The weekend also fea- tional techniques and Dr. Thomas Liley on the use of the tured the music of renowned composer Libby Larsen, who saxophone in the orchestra. Each day featured guest artist was in attendance for the celebration. performances of a variety of works from both the tradi- tional saxophone repertoire as well as those employing The International Saxophone Masterclass offers an ex- contemporary improvisatory techniques. ceptional opportunity for saxophonists of all ages to come

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Miami Saxophone Quartet has released a new re- Perspectives is a space for performers, composers, cording entitled Fortified. The disk includes compositions teachers, scholars, students, and researchers to share ex- by Gary Lindsay, Ed Calle, Dave Brubeck, Ron Miller, and periences, thoughts, and ideas relating to music perform- Paquito D'Rivera. Fortified is available from Amazon and ance. The format is similar to commentaries or editorials, CDBaby and on iTunes. For complete information, visit stressing experience and opinion. Contributions will be www.miamisaxquartet.com. peer-reviewed and members will have the opportunity to

discuss the thoughts and opinions expressed in each pub- Call for Contributions lic piece. The Journal of Research in Music Performance is de- Perspectives and Research in Music Performance is a signed to provide a space for the presentation of a diverse new academic space devoted to music performance. The body of research that represents the breadth of an emerg- new site, www.musicalperspectives.com, is a space that ing field of study. Research, in the context of this journal, reflects the creative output of a diverse population of musi- is defined to include quantitative, qualitative, ethno- cians, researchers, teachers, and students in an effort to cre- graphic, historical, theoretical, philosophical, and experi- ate a broad and continuing discourse in music performance. ential inquiry. Submissions of all types of research are It presents individual perspectives and music performance encouraged. alongside research in an effort to engage a diverse commu- nity. Musical Perspectives is currently accepting submis- Music Performance is a space dedicated to sharing per- sions for its premiere issue. The submission deadline for formances, new music, masterclasses, performance cri- this issue is January 15, 2009. Please explore the site and tiques, scores, or other creative contributions. Submis- feel free to contact Erik Holmgren [email protected] sions are accepted as audio, video, documents, or multi- with questions. media and will be reviewed by the editorial board.

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Commissioning Consortium Region 8 - April 3-4 at West Virginia University. Jeremy Juteson has announced two consortium com- Region 9 February 15-17 at the University of Al- mission opportunities. The pieces will be delivered by berta, Edmonton, Alberta. January of 2009 for premiere performances on March PRISM Quartet 15, 2009 or anytime thereafter with exclusive perform- ance rights for one year. These works should be suit- The PRISM Quartet has programmed four concerts in able for both professional or advanced student perform- New York and Philadelphia in the coming season: ance. The Artistry of PRISM - Friday, November 21, 2008, The first piece will be 6-8 minutes and written for 8:00pm at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. alto saxophone and 5 octave marimba by composer and Memo to Self - Saturday, November 22, 2008, percussionist Robert Paterson 7:30pm at Symphony Space, 95th Street & Broadway http://www.robpaterson.com/. Paterson will be avail- in New York City. able to perform the new marimba work with consor- tium members if schedules and a nominal travel fee can A New World of Sound: PRISM and Music From be worked out directly with the composer. The second China - Friday, February 27, 2009, 8:00pm at the Set- work will be 6-8 minutes and written for alto saxo- tlement Music School, 416 Queen Street phone and piano by composer James Barry in Philadelphia. http://www.james-barry.com/. Saxophones and Voices: PRISM and Cantori New The fee to join one consortium is $100; the fee to York - Saturday, May 16, 2009, 8:00 pm at the Church participate in both consortiums is $150. The number of of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street in New York. participants will not exceed 40, and each consortium PRISM has just completed two recordings for issue in the member will receive an autographed score and exclu- near future. The first release will be Concertos for Saxo- sive performance rights for one year. Participation fees phone Quartet featuring the world premiere recordings of will be paid to the CASE Arts Group, Inc. a non-profit 's Concerto Grosso and Steven Mackey's 501-c-3 organization. The total of all collected fees Animal, Vegetable, Mineral with the Boston Modern Or- will be paid to the composers. If you are interested in chestra Project on Innova Records. The second recording is joining a consortium please contact Jeremy Justeson their first disk for New Dynamic Records and features works [email protected] or 610-683-4871 to request a composed for PRISM by Kati Agocs, Zack Browning, contract. Roshanne Etezady, Ross Feller, Kristin Kuster, and Rand Regional Conferences Steiger. Information about the 2009 NASA Regional Confer- From the Editor ences is now available on our web site at I apologize for the tardiness of this issue of Update. Our http://saxalliance.org/conferences/ College and Music Department offices are relocating from a Region 1 - April 9-11 at the Lionel Hampton temporary home back to our renovated building. We will be School of Music, University of Idaho. back on schedule with the January-February issue. Thank you for your patience! Region 2 - February 22-23 at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Please send your materials for the January-February issue by December 20. Happy Holidays! Region 4 - April 3-4 at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Region 6 - March 6-8 at Columbus State Uni- versity in Columbus, Georgia. UPDATE PAGE 10

Editor, NASA Update Carolyn J. Bryan Department of Music Georgia Southern University PO Box 8052 Statesboro, GA 30460-8052 (912) 478-5669

NASA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President: Secretary: Director of Scholarly Publi- Editor: The Saxophone Sym- Competition Coordinator Steven Stusek David Stambler cations: posium Connie Frigo School of Music School of Music Thomas Liley Jennifer Turpen The University of Tennessee UNC-Greensboro Penn State University Department of Fine Arts University of Wyoming School of Music Greensboro, NC 27402 University Park, PA 16802 Joliet Junior College Department 3037 1741 Volunteer Blvd. (336) 334-5127 (814) 865-1252 Joliet, IL 60431 1000 E University Avenue Knoxville, TN 37996-2600 [email protected] [email protected] (815) 280-2416 Department of Music office: (865) 974-4881 [email protected] Laramie, WY 82071 fax: (865) 974-1941 President-Elect: Treasurer: (307) 766-4252 [email protected] Debra Richtmeyer J. Scott Turpen, D.M.A. Jazz Coordinator: [email protected] School of Music University of Wyoming Rick VanMatre Web Master University of Illinois Department of Music Professor and Director of Jazz Membership Director: Thomas Lowry Champaign, IL Dept. 3037 Studies James Romain (336) 685-3134 [email protected] 1000 E. University Ave University of Cincinnati Department of Music Laramie, WY 82071 College-Conservatory of Music Harmon Fine Arts Center Past President: (307) 766.4252 Cincinnati, OH 45221 Drake University Jonathan Helton (307) 766.5326 (513) 556-9447 Des Moines, IA 50311 School of Music [email protected] [email protected] office: (515) 271-3104 University of Florida [email protected] P.O Box 117900 Gainesville, FL 32611-7900 [email protected]

NASA REGIONAL DIRECTORS

Region 1: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Region 4: Kansas, Oklahoma, Mis- Region 7: Kentucky, Tennessee, Region 9: British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska souri, Texas, Arkansas Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro- Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Rhett Bender, DMA David Dees lina, Maryland, Delaware, Washing- Northwest Territories Associate Professor School of Music ton, D.C. Julia Nolan Department of Music, Chair Box 42033 Miles Osland School of Music Southern Oregon University College of Visual and Performing Arts Music Department The University of British Columbia 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Texas Tech University University of Kentucky 6361 Memorial Road Vancouver, British Columbia Ashland, Oregon 97520 Lubbock, TX 79409-2033 Lexington, KY 40506-0022 V6T 1Z2 CANADA (541) 552-6534 [email protected] (606) 278-6420 (604) 822-3113 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Region 5: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana,

Region 2: California, Nevada, Utah, Ohio, Michigan Region 8: New York, Pennsylvania, Region 10: Ontario, Quebec, New- Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Ha- Jim Kasprzyk New Jersey, West Virginia, Connecti- foundland, New Brunswick, Nova waii 33250 N. Island Avenue cut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Scotia, Prince Edward Island Jeff Benedict Wildwood, Illinois 60030 Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine Bernard Savoie Maroon Creek Music [email protected] Gail B. Levinsky 10472 St-Michel Box 7332, 5151 State University Dr. Susquehanna University Montreal-Nord, Quebec Los Angeles, CA 90032 Region 6: Louisiana, Mississippi, 514 University Ave. Canada, H1H 5H4 (626) 284-5875 Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico Selinsgrove, PA (514) 382-3045 [email protected] Griffin Campbell [email protected] [email protected] School of Music Region 3: North Dakota, South Dakota, Louisiana State University Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2504 Russell Peterson (225) 388-3261 Concordia College [email protected] Department of Music 901 South 8th Street Moorhead, MN 56562 (218) 299-4414 [email protected]