New Book!
Teaching Instrumental Music: Developing the COMPLETE Band Program. A unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field.
- "So many important facets are uncovered and solutions revealed. It's a must for the library of any serious music educator." H. Robert Reynolds, Director Emeritus of the University of Michigan Bands; Principal Wind Ensemble Conductor, University of Southern California; Conductor, Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
- "From creating artistic musical experiences to establishing a first-class organization blueprint, there is no stone left unturned. This is not a book to be recommended, but a book to be REQUIRED." Tim Lautzenheiser, Executive Director of Education, Conn-Selmer, Inc.
The book is published by Meredith Music Publications and is available for purchase at any of the following locations (not an inclusive list):
- J.W. Pepper & Son
- Menchey Music Service
- Pender's Music Company
- Shattinger Music
- Sheet Music Plus
- Stanton's Sheet Music
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Saxophone Quartet Festival
High School saxophonists are invited to attend the annual Saxophone Quartet Festival hosted at Wright State University. Students are auditioned and placed into quartets of similar performance level. Each quartet receives coaching by Dr. Shelley Jagow and current WSU Saxophone students. For more information please go to High School saxophone Quartet Festival.
Quartet Wins Numerous Performance Awards!
- The WSU Saxophone Quartet has performed in Ohio, Indiana, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Nebraska and Japan
- Chamber Music Institute Fellowship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2007)
- National Music Educators Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah (2006)
- OMEA State Professional Conference in Columbus, Ohio (2006)
- Dr. Edgar Hardy Music Scholarship (2007)
- WSU Presidential Commendation for Excellence (2006)
- Dayton Chamber Music Society Scholarship (2006)
- WSU Undergraduate Symposium Award (2006)
- Dr. Edgar Hardy Music Scholarship (2006)
- United States Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium (2006)
- National MENC Conference (2006)
- Chamber Music Institute Fellowship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2006)
- Dayton Chamber Music Society Scholarship (2005)
- Region VIII North American Saxophone Alliance Conference (2005)
- Dayton Chamber Music Society Scholarship (2004)
- MENC Northwest Regional Conference (2003)
- Dayton Chamber Music Society Scholarship (2003)
- OMEA State Professional Conference (2001)
- Region V North American Saxophone Alliance Conference (2001)
- Region V North American Saxophone Alliance Conference (1999)
- International Clarinet and Saxophone Festival (1999)
- OMEA/MENC North Central Division Conference (1999)