PROGR AM
9 - 9:30 am
Gerry’s Classical Competition
The inalists of the 2nd Annual Gerry’s Classical Competition will perform for
our panel of judges. Winners will be announced at the beginning of the class
with Kenneth Tse.
Sonata for Alto Saxophone (1939)
Paul Creston (1906-1985)
I. With Vigor
II. With Tranquility
III. With Gaiety
Becca Kronyak
West Milford Twp High School; Hewitt, NJ
Saxophone Concerto (1934)
Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936)
Jacob Kaplan
Randolph Union High School; Randolph, VT
Sonata for Alto Saxophone (1939)
Paul Creston (1906-1985)
II. With Tranquility
III. With Gaiety
Matthew He
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School; Acton, MA
10 - 11
Recital and Master Class with Jonathan Hulting-Cohen
Select high school and college students participate in a traditional repertoire
master class with UMass Amherst saxophone professor, Jonathan HultingCohen. Public welcome!
Performers: Mariah Goulet (Junior, University of New Hampshire) and
Matthew He; with Sarah Ehle, piano
Recital Program:
By The River (1985)
Stephen J. Rush (b. 1958)
with Ludmila Krasin, piano
Spira B (2013) - World Premiere
Salvatore Macchia (b. 1947)
Axamer Folio (2015) - World Premiere
with Ian Antonio, drum set
Eric Wubbels (b. 1980)
11:15 - 12
College Showcase
Music for Two Alto Saxophones (1989)
Stephen Chatman (b. 1950)
I. Game
II. Lament
III. Canon
IV. Shadows
Brandon Nowakowski and Peter da Silva
Sophomores, University of Massachusetts
Sechs Bagatellen (1953)
György Ligeti (1923-2006)
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Rubato. Lamentoso
III. Allegro grazioso
IV. Presto ruvido
Resurgam Saxophone Quartet
Harrison Kliewe, soprano saxophone
Maggie Weisensel, alto saxophone
Sean Tanguay, tenor saxophone
Michael Raposo, baritone saxophone
University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music
Pressures
Mike Caudill (b. 1991)
Magic Notes
Mike Caudill, saxophone
Sean Elligers, trumpet and lugelhorn
Jack Griin, bass
Ian Haas, drums
University of Massachusetts
First Suite in Eb: I. Chaconne (1909)
Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
arr. Christian T. Anderson
UMass Saxophone Ensemble
Soprano: Emily Lavins, Javier Torrens, Kathyrn Firth
Alto: Erik Anundson, Emma Dodi, Corey Kilgarrif,
Peter da Silva, Sarah Austen
Tenor: Benjamin Porter, David Morris, Brandon Nowakowski, Julia Maloof
Baritone: Daniel Phipps, Nicholas Biagini
Bass: Kenneth Kistner
12 - 1 pm
Vandoren Lunch and Talk-Back Session with all artists
An informal opportunity to meet our 34th NESS artists. There will be an
organized time for Q&A, as well as a discussion of tips and tricks for music
educators, parents, and students at all levels.
Room 44
1:15 - 1:45
Gerry’s Jazz Competition
The inalists of the 2nd Annual Gerry’s Jazz Competition will perform for our
panel of judges. Winners will be announced at the beginning of the class with
David Liebman.
Recorda Me
Bloomdido
Au Privave
Joe Henderson (1937-2001)
Charlie Parker (1920-1955)
Andrew Bedard
Oakmont Regional High School; Westminter, MA
Charlie Parker (1920-1955)
What Is This Thing Called Love?
Cole Porter (1891-1964)
Jacob Kaplan
Randolph Union High School; Randolph, VT
Lady Bird
Recordame
Tadd Dameron (1917-1965)
Joe Henderson (1937-2001)
Henry A. Fernandez
Christian Brothers Academy; Niskayuna, NY
2-3
Recital and Master Class with Dr. Felipe Salles
“But I know all the chords and scales, why don’t I sound like I am
playing jazz?”: understanding jazz style through transcription.
Using the aural tradition to master style, phrasing, articulation, improvisation
and sound. Dr. Felipe Salles and students from his studio will demonstrate the
process.
Recital Program:
Sphere
I Can See You From Here
Felipe Salles (b. 1973)
The Cage
Felipe Salles, saxes
Jef Holmes, piano
Shigefumi Tomita, bass
Tom Giampietro, drums
3:15 - 4
College Showcase
Windows (1966)
Chick Corea (b. 1941)
Aphelion (2008)
Janek Gwizdala (b. 1978)
Toxic Thunder
Zach Yanes, tenor saxophone
Jamie Sandel, violin
Rob Croll, guitar
Dave Shattuck, drums
Forest loomis-Dulong, bass
Diego Ramos-Meyer, piano
Amherst College
Mai (1975)
Ryo Noda (b. 1948)
Nicholas Suosso
Senior, University of New Hampshire
Concerto for Alto Saxophone (1999)
David Maslanka (b. 1943)
I. Song “Fire in the Earth”
Aadam Barclay
Senior, Dartmouth College
with Sarah Ehle, piano
Come Sunday Mornin’ (1995)
Dana Wilson (b. 1946)
I. Callin’ Out (b. 1946)
II. Callin’ Back
Elysium Saxophone Quartet
Deniz Arkali, soprano saxophone
Alexander Clift, alto saxophone
Lauren Thaete, tenor saxophone
Matthew Snyder, baritone saxophone
Ithaca College
4:15 - 5
Yamaha and Vandoren Master Class with Kenneth Tse
“Mechanics of Saxophone Playing”
Performers: Joseph Winslow (Exeter High School; Exeter, NH), Erik Anundson
(PPC, University of Massachusetts), Resurgam Saxophone Quartet
5:15 - 6
Keilwerth Saxophones Master Class with Dave Liebman
Dave Liebman will present a lecture on the breathing process, including
three-part breathing exercises and more. These concepts are important
for everybody, but particularly for horn players who need deep breathing
for sound production. These principles apply across stylistic and idiomatic
diferences.
6 - 7:30
Dinner Break
Dinner can be enjoyed at the Blue Wall, located in the ground level of the
UMass Amherst Campus Center, or at one of the many other restaurants in
Amherst.
7:30 - 9:30
Yamaha and Bufet Group USA Evening Concert
Featuring Kenneth Tse and David Liebman
Winners of the 2nd Annual Gerry’s Classical and Jazz Competitions will
receive their prize and open for Dr. Tse and Mr. Liebman.
Paganini-Capriccio (2015)
Piet Swerts (b. 1960)
with Sarah Ehle, piano
Tres Preludios Mestizos (2015)
I. Con Veemenza
II. Con Moto
III. Vitale
Luis Serrano Alarcón (b. 1972)
Sonata (1989-90)
Jindřich Feld (1925-2007)
I. Allegro ritmico
II. Adagio
III. Allegro vivo
IV. Allegro con fuoco
with Ludmila Krasin, piano
- Intermission -
Trajectory (2014)
David Liebman (b. 1946)
David Liebman, soprano saxophone
Felipe Salles, alto saxophone
with Ferrous Saxophone Quartet:
Emily Lavins, soprano saxophone
Erik Anundson, alto saxophone
Benjamin Porter, tenor saxophone
Daniel Phipps, baritone saxophone
Lieb and Friends play Miles and Trane
Repertoire will be announced during the performance.
David Liebman, saxes
Felipe Salles, saxes
Jef Holmes, piano
Shigefumi Tomita, bass
Tom Giampietro, drums
Dear Lord (1965)
John Coltrane (1926-1967)
arr. David Liebman
David Liebman, soprano saxophone
Felipe Salles, tenor saxophone
with Ferrous Saxophone Quartet