An Evening of Saxophones

December 10th, 2007

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

Note to Composers

November 11th, 2007

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

October 24th, 2007

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 QuartetD. Morrill
Partita for Soprano Saxophone and GuitarD. Noon
Vier Bagatellen for Alto Saxophone and GuitarE. Werdin
Plac Saxofonu for Alto Saxophone and PianoO. 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

Chamber Music with Electronics

October 10th, 2007

The Manhattan School of Music Composers’ Concert
Featuring several new works by student composers
Tuesday October 30, 2007 at 7:30 PM
The Manhattan School of Music: Borden Auditorium

This concert will feature a new work by composer Evan Antonellis entitled evol: (hate & love again) in five dimensions for chamber ensemble with electronics.

Please contact the Manhattan School of Music Concert Office for ticket information.917-493-4428

Manhattan School of Music Symphony

September 20th, 2007

The Manhattan School of Music Symphony
Friday October 5, 2007 at 7:30 PM
The Manhattan School of Music: Borden Auditorium

Orchestral Variations – A. Copeland
Symphonic Metamorphosis –
P. Hindemith
River Run –
S. Albert

Please contact the Manhattan School of Music Concert Office for ticket information. 917-493-4428