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Northwestern University Saxophone Studio




The members of Frederick Hemke's 2007-2008 saxophone studio at Northwestern University:


FRESHMEN
   Claire Christenson - Eden Prairie, MN

   Stephanie Jacobs - Allendale, NJ

   Patrick Martin - Cincinnatti, OH

   Elizabeth Ridsdel - Monument, CO

   Nathan Rosenbaum - East Meadow, NY



SOPHOMORES
   Jesse Bowman - Bristol, TN

   Ness Buder - Fairfax, VA

   Billy Robin - Chappaqua, NY

   Steven Meanley - Goose Creek, SC



JUNIORS
   Tim Bow - Lyndonville, NY

   Bill Conn - West Berlin, NJ

   Vincent Inendino - Schaumburg. IL

   Sheldon Johnson - Rocky Mount, VA

   Elissa Kana - Katy, TX

   Alex Magg - Cincinnati, OH

   Tony Paggett - Columbia, MO



SENIORS
   Luke Gay - New Lenox, IL - Saxophone Performance

   Andrew Haynie - Fargo, ND - Jazz Studies, Physics

   Zach Pfau (Fifth Year Senior) - Missoula, MT - Saxophone Performance, French

   Brandon Robins - Atlanta, GA - Saxophone Performance, Mechanical Engineering



MUSIC CERTIFICATE
   Kimberly Allan - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

   Jon Danielsen - Oslo, Norway



MASTERS OF MUSIC
   David Babich - Amherst, OH

   Sean Hurlburt - Palo Alto, CA

   Ben Stumpf - Raleigh, NC



DOCTOR OF MUSIC
   Kelli Pence - Dayton, OH

   Jessica Maxfield - Cincinnati, OH

   Ryan Muncy - Sellersberg, IN

   Johnny Salinas - Houston, TX




A Partial Placement Listing of Northwestern University School of Music Saxophone Studio Graduates

 
Aaronson, Holly (Copeland) Hurricane Saxophone Quartet, Chicago, IL
Allsup, Randall Columbia University, New York, NY
Anderson, Don Joe Anderson Jazz Organ Group, Madison Saxophone Quartet, Madison, WI
Beeson, Robert The United States Army Band, Fort Myer, VA .
Benson, Karen Private Studio Teaching, St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota Saxophone Quartet
Berkenstock, James Lyric Opera Orchestra, Chicago, IL
Berry Baker, Jan Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Birkeland, Roger Elmhurst College, IL
Bishop, James Stetson University, FL
Bjortomt, Mette School of Music-Löpenskog, Norway
Black, Bobby The Saxophone Shop, Skokie, IL
Blake, Ron International Jazz Performing and Recording Artist, The Tonight Show Live , NY
Brame, Dan Director of Bands, Deerfield HS, Deerfield, IL
Bro, Paul Indiana State University,IN, Chicago Saxophone Quartet
Bugbee, Morgan Actuary, Los Angeles, CA
Burnette, Sonny Georgetown College, KY
Carpenter, Andrew University of Illinois-Chicago, IL
Cashman, Mat Derivation Trader, Toro Capital Management, Bloomington, MN
Cason, Glenn Cobb Wind Symphony, Herschel Jones Middle School, Dallas, GA
Clanton, Wendell University of Victoria, B.C. Canada
Cole, Steve Prominent Jazz Performing and Recording Artist
Cook, Susan DePaul University-Chicago, IL
Cupples, Audrey Saxophonist, President's Own United States Marine Band
Dammers, Richard Rowan University, NJ
Dees, David Texas Tech University, TX
Deschenes, Normand Musikschule Neresheim, Germany
Domaas, Åste University of Trondheim, Norway
Dowdy, Roland VP Camp Holly Springs, Inc; Saxophonist Richmond Symphony Orchestra, VA
Dumke, Carol Principal, Markham Public Schools, Markham, NY
Eckroth, Marvin Professor Emeritus, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Egawa, Yoshirio Managing Director, Japan Choral Association, Japan
Engebretson, John Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, MN; Minnesota Saxophone Quartet
Engebretson, Mark University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Fancher, Susan Duke University, Durham, NC
Falso, Patrick President Allegro Design, Inc, Chicago, IL
Ferri, Dan Private Studio Teacher, Maitland, FLorida
Fivecoate, David Depaul University-Chicago, IL
Florence, Brooke (Ferris) Teacher, Performer, Missoula, MT
Fought, Robert University of Nebraska
Fredsall, Teresa (Daehn) U.S. Postal Service, Bountiful, UT
Gibbs, Tony United States Coast Guard Band
Gillis, Glenn University of Saskatoon, Canada
Glading, Joan (Wurm) Tax Consultant, Oberlin, KS
Golemo, Michael Iowa State University
Gorman, Kevin University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Green, Bunky University of North Florida
Halinski, Margie Freelance Musician, Chicago
Harrington, Allan University of Manitoba, Canada
Hastings, David University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Huck, Nancy (Evelyn) Assoc. Media Director, Starlink Worldwide, Chicago
Helton, Jonathan University of Florida
Hemke, Frederic Northern State University, Aberdeen,SD
Hicks-Wozniak, Lois Freelance Soloist and Principal Saxophonist, Ridgewood Concert Band, NJ
Hill, James The Ohio State University, Columbia, OH
Hochkeppel, William Director of Bands, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, LA
Hockett, Ron Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
Hofstetter, Beat Arte Saxophone Quartet, Musikhochshule Luzern, Switzerland
Honour, Eric Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
Horch, Kyle Royal College of Music, London, England
Ingstrup, Ross Manitoba Conservatory of Music, Manitoba, Canada
Inmon, Amy (Copeland) Wheeling Public Schools, IL Hurricane Saxophone Quartet, Chicago, IL
Jeffres, John Dodgen Middle School, Emory University, Cobb Wind Symphony, Marietta, GA
Jordheim, Steven Lawrence University, WI
Justeson, Jeremy Kutztown State University, PA
Kasprzyk, James Vandercook School of Music, Chicago, IL, The Chicago Saxophone Quartet
Kumoi, Masato Masato Kumoi Saxophone Quartet, Aichi University of Fine Arts and Music,Japan
Latz, Jane (Gedemer) Clinical Research Scientist, Lilly Research Labratories, Indianapolis, IN
Levinsky, Gail Susquehana University, PA
Lindsay, Dennis Director of Bands, Hudson High School, WI; Minnesota Saxophone Quartet
Logan, Mark Manager MCI, Cedar Rapids, IA
Lundegard, Anders West Chester University, PA
Macmillan, Nancy University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Marr, William United States Air Force Concert Band, Washington, D.C.
Marr, Cynthia (Erickson) United States Navy Concert Band, Washington, D.C.
McAdow, Seth Sam Houston University, Houston, TX
McChrystal, Gerard Trinity College and the Harrow School, London, England
McDowell, Ted Saxophone Repairman, Chicago, IL
McGee, Kristin University of Groningen, Holland
Mellis, Mark The Place Music Academy, Phoenix, AZ
Meyer, Denise Coord. of Music in Schools Initiative, Yale University, Hew Haven, CT
Meyers, John Lakeland College, WI
Mitchell, Kathleen The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Mlekusch, Lars University of Vienna, Vienna Saxophone Quartet, Austria
Mongello, Mario Band Director, Winston Campus elementary School, Palatine, IL
Moxness, Paul University of South Dakota
Munkeby, Annette Saxophone Professor, San Fransisco and Trondheim, Norway
Murphy, Joseph Mansfield University, PA
Ness, Ingrid Olavsfestdagene Financial Officer, Saxophone Professor; Trondheim, Norway
Nilsson, Pia-Maria The Rollin Phones Saxophone Quartet, Sweden
Noren, Neta The Rollin Phones Saxophone Quartet, Sweden
Nourse, Susan B. Lieutenant, Freeport Maine Police Department; Soprano Saxo,Cul-de-Sax Quartet
Olix-Anderson,Susan Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Education Services, New York
Olson, Matthew Furman University, SC
Orr, Kim (Finke) Principal, Gallup High School, Gallup, NM
Överland, Siri School of Music-Bergen, Norway
Peiffer, Duane Woodstock Public Schools, IL
Pence, Kelli Marshall University, West Virginia
Pendowski, Michael Vandercook College of Music, Chicago, IL
Pittel, Harvey University of Texas
Plugge, Scott Sam Houston State University, TX
Polachek, Carey (Valente) Merit School f Music, Chicago, IL
Potter, Roland University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Pryzby, Laura (Kidd) Hurricane Saxophone Quartet, Chicago, IL
Regan, Laura Saint Xavier University, Saint Francis University, Chicago, IL
Reilly, Allyn Professor and Dean, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Reinhardt Benson, Karen Minnesota Saxophone Quartet
Richards, Wayne Chicago Saxophone Quartet
Richtmeyer, Debra University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Roberts, Timothy United States Navy Concert Band, Washigton D.C.  Shephard University
Rogers, Nancy Florida State University
Ruthrauff, Jeremy Concordia University, Northpark University, Harper College, Chicago, IL
Saguiguit, Leo University of Missouri-Columbia, The Chicago Saxophone Quartet
Sampen, John Bowling Green State University, OH
Sato, Wataru Kumoi Saxophone Quartet, Japan
Sanborn, David International Performing and Recording Artist
Schmit, Tammy (Karin) Professional Artist, Boston, MA
Schweihs, Debbie (Michaud) Woodstock Public Schools, IL, Hurricane Saxophone Quartet, Chicago, IL
Sears, Laurie (Marino) Instructor, Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI
Selig, Gary Attorney, Indianapolis, IN
Selva, Riccardo The Zion Conservatory of Music, Zion, IL
Sen, Shilad The Snowblind Jazz Ensemble, Minneapolis, MN
Simeoni, John Cal State University-Math Dept, Sacramento, CA
Smialek, Thomas The Penn State University-Hazelton, PA
Smith, Damon Computer Sciences Corporation (graphic designer), New York, NY
Spillett, John Director of Bands, Solvay High School, Solvay, New York
Stewart, Terry Caesar Rodney School District, Camden, DE
Stolte, Charles University of Manitoba, Canada
Sugiyama, Akiko Opera Producer, Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto, Seiji Ozawa Ongaku-Juku, Tokyo, Japan
Sullivan, Naomi Birminingham Conservatoire of Music, Birmingham, England
Street, William University of Alberta, Canada
Tangvold, Erik School of Music-Larvik, Norway
Taylor, Marshall Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Thornton, Linda (Porter) The Penn State University-University Park, PA
Threlkeld, David Prof. of Woodwinds, Jazz, Coordinator of Instrumental Music Studies, University of Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY
Timmons, Timothy University of Missouri-Kansas City
Tobin, Graham Private Studio Teacher, Magnolia, TX
Torres, Mike Director of Bands, Ormond Beach Middle School, Ormand Beach, FL
Tracy, Shawn Merit School of Music, Chicago, IL
Vorderbruggen, Melissa (Hauk) Sauk Centre Public Schools ISD 743, MN
Weiss, Marcus Conservatoire de Musique, Basel, Switzerland
Werpy, Steven Director of Bands and Instrumental Music, Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
Weyers, Janelle Manager, Network Infrastructure - Omron Electronics, Schaumburg, IL
White-Davis, Rob The Sagemont School Music Instructor, Weston, FL
Williamson, Jeremy Seminole Co. Public Schools, FL
Winchell, Jeff Gottingen, Germany
Winkler, Freddie University of Puget Sound, WA
Wyatt, Angela The Ancia Saxophone Quartet,Augusburg College,University of Minnesota
Wylie, Karen University of Houston, TX
Wytko, Joseph Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
Yi, David Johnny Polygon Band, Oklahoma and Los Angeles, CA  
Ziegler, Jared Wauwatosa Public Schools, WI
Zervas, Athansios University of Theselonika, Athens Big Band, Greece


In order to account for all former NU students, I would like to identify those students that teach in public and private school music programs, those that are or have participated in one of the United States Military Service, those that perform professionally, either concert or jazz and those who have chosen a completely different professional career. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF A MODIFICATION TO ANY ENTRY NEEDS TO BE MADE. LET ME HEAR FROM YOU!

f-hemke@northwestern.edu