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The finalists for the 2008-2009 MTNA National Competition finalists have been announced and it's a big win for the Saxophone. In the Young Artist National Finals, 5 out of 7 finalists are Saxophonists. In the Chamber Music National Finals 4 out of 7 are Saxophone Quartets. In the Senior and Junior divisions the Flute is King (or Queen), with 5 of 7 finalists in each competition. In my opinion this speaks to the excellent Middle School, and High School education that many flutists receive. Perhaps it is that young Saxophonists don't start to focus on solo competition repertoire until college. Whatever the reason there is a lot of ground to make up for the saxophone to catch up to the flute in grade 6-12. The National Competition will be held March 28 - April 1 2009 in Atlanta Georgia. Good Luck to all!
CHAMBER MUSIC NATIONAL FINALISTS 2008-2009
Hi-Def Saxophone Quartet
Univeristy of Illinois, Debra Richtmeyer - Coach
Noa Even, Soprano Saxophone
Dave Tribley, Alto Saxophone
Collin Wilson, Tenor Saxophone
Phil Pierick, Baritone Saxophone
Red line Saxophone Quartet
Eastman School of Music, Chien-Kwan Lin - Coach
Doug O’Connor, Soprano Saxophone
Brandon Kies, Alto Saxophone
Gai Qun, Tenor Saxophone
Quinn Lewis, Baritone Saxophone
Sinombre Piano Trio
University of Oregon, Claire Wachter/Dean Kramer - Coaches
Ben Corbin, Piano
Han Jun Lee, Violin
Talia Lindsley, Cello
North Texas Saxophone Quartet
University of North Texas, Eric Nestler - Coach
Joey Resendez, Soprano Saxophone
Chris Dickhaus, Alto Saxophone
Doug Stone, Tenor Saxophone
Sarah Roberts, Baritone Saxophone
Krang Quartet
University of Southern Mississippi, Lawrence Gwozdz- Coach
Ryan Raziano, Soprano Saxophone
Thomas Giles, Alto Saxophone
David Wozniak, Tenor Saxophone
Noah Madison, Baritone Saxophone
Arizona Graduate Winds
University of Arizona, William Dietz - Coach
Erica Schiller, Flute
Devin Gardner, Oboe
Lisa Kachouee, Clarinet
Jason Souliere, Bassoon
J. Miller, Horn
Honors Fetter
Washburn University, Larisa Elisha - Coach
William Darst, Violin
Carlos Cabezas, Violin
Manuel Tabora, Viola
Samuel Cho, Cello
YOUNG ARTIST NATIONAL FINALISTS 2008-2009 - WOODWIND
Noa Even - Saxophone - Debra Richtmeyer - Teacher
Quinn Elliott Lewis - Saxophone - Chien-Kwan Lin - Teacher
Daniel M. Goodrich - Saxophone - Fred Winkler - Teacher
Won Lee - Flute - Marianne Gedigian - Teacher
Wonkak Kim - Clarinet - Frank Kowalsky - Teacher
Derek Granger - Saxophone - Timothy McAllister - Teacher
John Cummins - Saxophone - Eugene Rousseau - Teacher
Full Results
SENIOR NATIONAL FINALISTS 2008-2009 - WOODWIND
Jennifer Zhou - Flute - Beth Owen - Teacher
Christi Rajnes - Flute - Beverly Rajnes - Teacher
Emily K. Potter - Flute - Sandy Duffy Norman - Teacher
Alicia Mielke - Flute - Marianne Gedigian - Teacher
James Moon - Clarinet - Kenneth Lee - Teacher
Marley Eder - Flute - Jim Walker - Teacher
Charlie Fiorillo - Saxophone - Jean Lansing - Teacher
Full Results
JUNIOR NATIONAL FINALISTS 2008-2009- WOODWIND
Christine Murphy - Flute - Hideko Amano - Teacher
David Kim - Clarinet - Ju Young Lee - Teacher
Zachary Kellogg - Flute - Bonnie Blanchard - Teacher
Grace Choe - Flute - Monica Song - Teacher
Edward Cai - Clarinet - Kenneth Lee - Teacher
Catherine Winters - Flute - Elizabeth Weissman - Teacher
Kathryn Woodward - Flute - Margaret Peterson - Teacher
Full Results
For those who aren't from Southern California, the NAMM show is a gigantic music trade show held every year in Anaheim. This was my first trip in a few years and I walked away very impressed with the so called "third tier" saxophones. I don't know what percentage of the market Selmer (Paris), and Yamaha represent but it is my anecdotal experience that it's huge. As much as I love my Yamaha saxes, I am a strong believer in competition and it's great that serious attempts are being made to produce great horns. I was particuraly impressed with the curved Sopranos that International Woodwind had. With an even and round tone, and most importantly, modern keywork they are a great option for someone looking for a unique look and sound, without breaking the bank. Other highlights were the new Phoenix Custom Z from Yamaha, the Selmer "Bird Editions" Flamingo, etc, P. Mauriat Saxophones, and a Kenny G branded horn. Please enjoy the video of myself trying to get a sound on the tiny, tiny, Soprillo Saxophone, as well as the G-man himself.
Sunday, February 22:
| | B-117 | B-120 | Keller Hall | Popejoy Hall |
| 8:00-8:50 | | | Tech Time Set Up | |
| 9:00-9:50 | UNC Symphonic Band Quartet CSU Saxophone Quartet | Exhibits open | Todd Rewoldt Paul Farus Mark Malpezzi | |
| 10:00-10:50 | Ophiclide Saxophone Quartet Flatiron Saxophone Quartet John Thomas | | Jackie Christiano Nathan Wilson Shane Kealy Grady Castle | |
| 11:00-11:50 | David Wegehaupt Javier Ocampo-Cardona Adam Briggs | | Eric Lau-Masterclass | |
| 12:00-12:50 | Break | | Break | |
| 1:00-1:50 | Elizabeth Bunt- Lecture The Saxophone Music of Karlheinz Stockhausen | | Eric Roberts Johan Eriksson Kevin Baldwin | |
| 2:00-2:50 | Ryan Janus- Lecture Teaching Jazz for Dummies | | Derek Granger Marcos Colón Amy Oakes Daniel Gomez Jon Swann | |
| 3:00-3:50 | Thomas Liley- Lecture Cecil Leeson and Larry Teal: | | Timothy McAllister- Masterclass | |
| 4:00-4:50 | Doug Lawrence- Jazz Clinic | | Adam Camey Leah Concialdi Max Schwimmer Ryan Janus | |
| 5:00-5:50 | | Exhibits Close | West Wing Saxophone Quartet Ohrwürm | |
| 6:00-6:50 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 7:30-10:00 | | | | UNM Jazz Band with Doug Lawrence, Greg Fishman, Thrasher, Chris Beaty, and Peter Sommer. |
North American Saxophone
Monday, February 23:
| | B-117 | B-120 | Keller Hall | Popejoy Hall |
| 8:00-8:50 | Tech Time Set Up | | Tech Time Set Up | |
| 9:00-9:50 | John Thomas- Lecture Learning Tunes: A Practical Approach to an Essential Skill | Exhibits Open | XYZ Saxophone Quartet Christopher Rorke Ryan Van Scoyk | |
| 10:00-10:50 | Greg Fishman- Jazz Clinic | | Orion Saxophone Quartet UNC Saxophone Quartet Morris/ Zuniga | |
| 11:00-11:50 | David Henderson- Lecture The Saxophone Music of Jascha Gurewich | | Andrew Dahlke- Masterclass | |
| 12:00-12:50 | Break | | Break | |
| 1:00-1:50 | Celerity Saxophone Quartet UNM Saxophone Quartet | | Michael Keepe Kendra Emery Meyer/ Zuniga/ Stonerock Kevin Feeken | |
| 2:00-2:50 | Medera WInds | | Rippe/ Beaty Barrera/ Charbonneau Briggs/ Puccio Dees/ McAllister | |
| 3:00-3:50 | | | Andrew Dahlke Patrick Murphy Rhonda Taylor | |
| 4:00-4:50 | | | David Dees Allen Rippe Peter Sommer | |
| 5:00-5:50 | | Exhibits Close | Doug Owens Thomas Liley Andrew Stonerock | |
| 6:00-6:50 | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 7:30-10:00 | | | | UNM Wind Symphony with Timothy McAllister and Eric Lau |
It's New Years Resolution time and now that I have a few weeks of down time till the semester starts I have no excuse to not make a few posts.
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