Professor Russell Peterson
Professor of saxophone and bassoon at Concordia College, MN; Composer, performer, clinician, winner of the Grand Prix; Performs on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone “Use laser beam air stream!” “I think the coolest thing you can do is put something out there and say, ‘that’s what I think is hip.” |
Emily Matter
Played bassoon with the United States Air Force Band of the West for 5 years; played in the concert band and woodwind quintet and toured in 8 different states. “Practicing is a great skill and it applies to not only playing an instrument but to almost anything in life!” “You’d be surprised how much time flies when you’re challenging your brain.” |
Joe Alessi
Internationally renowned trombone soloist Principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic Trombone instructor at Julliard “The moment of truth is in the practice room… the minute you go into the practice room, and close that door, you’re deciding your future; how relentless you’re going to be.” |
Edward (Eddie) S. Palanker
Member of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for over 40 years Principal Clarinet with the Choral Arts Society of Baltimore Principal Clarinetist of The Eastern Music Festival Philharmonic for 25 years Has taught at the Peabody Conservatory of Music since 1992 Plays both soprano and bass clarinet, and loves them both! On auditions: “If it’s not perfect, it’s not right (this includes the rests). Technique is not everything, but stay home if you can’t play the notes.” On what makes a great player: “You need to be flexible so if someone asks you to do a passage differently you can change on the spot.” For more words of wisdom, visit eddiesclarinet.com |
Andrew Hitz
Played with the Boston Brass, 14 years Educational Ambassador for Jupiter World-renowned soloist “Sing, buzz, play. You can’t play it if you can’t sing it.” “There’s no list in a tower anywhere that says what kind of instrument can play which kinds of music.” “Playing tuba in the back of the band can be a very passive thing… or, at least, it seems like it… it’s incredibly difficult!” Check out www.andrewhitz.com for information; we especially suggest his podcasts Brass Junkies and The Entrepreneurial Musician. |
Dr. Mary Ann Craig
Professor Emerita and Retired Director of Bands, Montclair State University, NJ Past President, Pittsburgh Symphony Association Past President, International Tuba-Euphonium Association Honored Professor, Moscow (Russia) State University of Culture and Arts Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music, Alumni Achievement Award Recipient 3 "R's" of beautiful tone quality - Rich, Round, Resonant 3 "SP's" of terrific technique - Slow Practice, Slow Practice, Slow Practice |
Matthew Vezey
Freelance trombonist and music educator in Arizona Vezey helped us out by recording all of our trombone samples. Vezey "believes that through diligent practice, creativity, fellowship, and hard work students who study music benefit tremendously from the countless rewards that music has to offer." |
"Playing the bassoon is the third coolest thing I've ever done."
Mr. Schlazer teaches in Oregon. |
"You'll meet the best people making music."
Ms. Jackson teaches in Mississippi. |
"Alto is alright, but tenor is for
rock and roll." Mr. Pedro works in Rhode Island. |
"The first thing my child is learning is how to play tuba."
Mr. Neal teaches in Mississippi. |