University or Northern Colorado
Swansea , IL
Saxophonist Austin Cebulske is currently serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Northern Colorado, where he is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Jazz Studies with a secondary emphasis in Jazz History. He holds a MM in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University and a BA in Jazz Performance from the University of Southern Illinois Edwardsville. As a consummate educator, Austin has conducted a multitude of masterclasses and clinics regarding topics like thematic improvisation, saxophone technique, and rhythmic development. Having served as a Graduate Assistant at both Northern Illinois University and University of Northern Colorado, Austin has gained extensive experience as an educator within a variety of settings, including as a lecturer, private instructor, and director of both large and small jazz ensembles. His past and current areas of research include the performance practice of Thelonious Monk and the harmonic vocabulary of George Coleman.
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Wardell Gray's Synergetic Compositional & Improvisational Vocabulary
Thursday, January 4, 2024
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM CST