Masterclass with Steven Banks, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Ithaca College

October 9, 12:30 PM For more information on attending, contact Michael Shults.  Recognized for his “glowing mahogany tone” (Seen and Heard International) and “breathtaking” (Classical Voice of NC) performances, American classical saxophonist Steven Banks “is at the forefront of musicians of his generation in his display of the highest level of both artistry and pedagogy.”…

Masterclass with Michael Ouzonian, Principle Viola of the Metropolitan Opera (retired)

October 20, 2:30 PM https://memphis.zoom.us/j/8913713375 Michael Ouzounian was born in Detroit, where he studied with Ara Zerounian and Nathan Gordon, principal violist of the Detroit Symphony. Continuing studies with Abraham Skernick, principal violist of the Cleveland Orchestra, Mr. Ouzounian performed a wide range of operatic, symphonic, and chamber music in a student orchestra founded and…

Piano Pedagogy with Dr. Barbara Fast ,University of Oklahoma Director of Piano Pedagogy and Piano Area Chair

October 21, 3:30 PM For more information on attending, contact Dr. Artina McCain.  Barbara Fast serves on the piano faculty at the University of Oklahoma as Director of Piano Pedagogy and Piano Area Chair, where she coordinates the group piano program as well as teaches graduate and undergraduate piano pedagogy. In 2014, she was the…

Troy Wollwage, Manager of Educational Percussion for Yamaha on how to get hired in the music industry.

October 2, 12:30 PM Vimeo Link:  https://vimeo.com/event/307776 For more information on attending, contact Dr. Bill Shaltis. Over the course of time is that many young people are not fully educated on the important aspects of writing a resume, writing a cover letter, networking with potential employers at industry events, and the protocols of conducting oneself…

Masterclass with Katherine Kohler, Acting Principal Clarinet with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Sep. 25, 12:30

September 25, 12:30 For more information on attending, contact Dr. Robyn Jones.  Katherine Kohler joined the Nashville Symphony in the fall of 2018 as Assistant Principal Clarinet and E-flat Clarinet. From 2016-18, she was the second clarinetist of the Phoenix Symphony, and previous to that, she spent three years with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She…

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