THURSDAY February 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM

TACTUS and Zero Gravity
Directed by Patti Monson

Carnegie Hall: Zankel Hall
Tickets starting at $20

Works by Richard Danielpour, Susan Botti, Mark Stambaugh, Nils Vigeland, Reiko Fueting, and Julia Wolfe

Visit Carnegiehall.org for tickets and details!

The Ridgewood Concert Band
Friday December 14, 2007 at 8:00PM

West Side Presbyterian Church - Ridgewood, New Jersey

GUESTS
Blair Bollinger, Bass trombonist, Philadelphia Orchestra
Johan de Meij, composer/conductor

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
de Meij - Canticles for Bass Trombone and Wind Orchestra (New York premiere)
de Meij - Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings

For more information, please visit the Ridgewood Concert Band Website

An Evening of Saxophones Concert
Presented by the studio of Dr. Paul Cohen

Tuesday December 11, 2007 at 7:30 PM
The Manhattan School of Music: Greenfield Hall

Music of Werdin, Noon, Wuorinen, Leroux, Still, Yuyama, Macha and Morrill

Featuring the Morningside Saxophone Quartet

Sarah Newman, soprano saxophone
Wonki Lee, alto saxophone
Amy Schumacher, tenor saxophone
Jay Rattman, baritone saxophone

In interests of helping to expand the saxophone repertoire, I have just posted a new page entitled Note to Composers. This is information for composers to help with understanding of the instrument. You will find a brief discussion of repertoire and extended techniques for the saxophone, as well as a basic historical context.

An Evening of Chamber Music for Saxophone
Presented by Amy Schumacher

Monday November 5, 2007 at 8:00 PM
The Manhattan School of Music: Greenfield Hall

Quartette for Saxophone Quartet- C. Florio
Six Bagatelles for Saxophone Quartet - D. Morrill
Partita for Soprano Saxophone and Guitar - D. Noon
Vier Bagatellen for Alto Saxophone and Guitar - E. Werdin
Plac Saxofonu for Alto Saxophone and Piano - O. Macha

Featuring The Morningside Saxophone Quartet

Sarah Newman, soprano saxophone
Wonki Lee, alto saxophone
Amy Schumacher, tenor saxophone
Jay Rattman, baritone saxophone

Amy Schumacher, soprano and alto saxophones
Nilko Andreas Guarin, guitar

Amy Schumacher, alto saxophone
Indah Hertanto, piano