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Michael Jacobson Masterclass

Thursday, March 7, 2019

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Moores School of Music presents a saxophone masterclass by Michael Jacobson, professor of saxophone at Baylor University.

About the Artist
Michael Jacobson is professor of saxophone and associate dean for operations at Baylor University School of Music. He was formerly the director of jazz studies and assistant professor of saxophone at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania from 1980 – 1984. He is the past president of the North American Saxophone Alliance (NAWPI) and also acted as Region 4 Director and Membership Director. Currently, he is the Texas coordinator for NAWPI. He holds degrees from Arizona State University (B.M.), Indiana University (M.M.) and the University of Texas at Austin (D.M.A.). Indiana University also awarded him their prestigious Performer’s Certificate. His recording of John Harbison’s “San Antonio,” issued in 1999 on the AUR label, was a first round Grammy Award nominee in the category “Best Instrumental Solo Performance without Orchestra.”

Location
Dudley Recital Hall
Cost
Free
Sponsor
Moores School of Music
Contact

Dan Gelok, instructional assistant professor of saxophone
dcgelok@uh.edu

 


 

Contact
Natalie Thayer