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David Zerkel is Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Georgia, leading an active career as both a performer and educator. Previously, he taught in a similar position at Illinois State University. His students have…
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Now, 27 years later, the Second Time Arounders band has grown to include 500 marchers, majorettes, rifles, flag twirlers, and dancers. Members, ranging in age from 18 to 84, travel to St. Petersburg to perform with the band. Among them are…
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Currently, I direct three high school concert bands and a jazz ensemble. Along with the bands, I teach basic piano and music theory. My other responsibilities include Department Chairperson, K-12 Performing Arts Curriculum Chairperson,…
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Composer David Maslanka was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1943. He earned his music education degree from Oberlin, where he studied composition with Joseph Wood. During his junior year abroad, he attended the Mozarteum in Salzburg,…
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Saxophonist Brian Horner recently released his album, "Serenade - Music for Saxophone & Piano," a collaboration between himself, composer M. Zachary Johnson, and pianist Elizabeth Avery. All three artists are graduates of the University…
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Earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Western Illinois University and his master's degree in performance from the University of Iowa. Cramer is the past president of the College Band Directors National Association, The Big…
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