Saxophone Studies:
Vincent Abato
Joseph Allard
Clarinet Studies:
Daniel Bonade
Vincent Abato
Bass Clarinet Studies:
Vincent Abato
Joseph Allard
Flute Studies:
Harold Bennett
Chamber Music Studies:
Julius Baker
Solo Performances
Riverside Symphony, New York (1993)
Serrate Sotto le Logge, Strada in Casentino (1994)
Festivale Mondiale del Sassofono (1992) Pesaro, Italy
Recital Debut - Carnegie Recital Hall (1962)
Juilliard Orchestra (1959)
Orchestra of America-Town Hall, New York (1966)
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, Arthur Weisberg, Carnegie Hall Library of Congress
"Camera Three" Columbia Broadcastng Company
"Live from Studio 8H" National Broadcasting Company
Los Angeles Repertory Orchestra
San Fernando Valley Symphony
Barnsdale Library, Los Angeles
De Anza College
University of Southern California
Foothill College
Wichita State University
California State University at Fullerton, Hayward
Wellesley College
Wang Center, Boston
Orchestral Experience
New York Philharmonic (1967-68,
1985-90)
New York City Ballet (1960-68,
1986-1995)
New American Orchestra, Los Angeles (1978-85)
Paramount, Warner Bros.,
M.G.M.,, Universal, Film Studios (1968-85)
Symphony of the Air (1962)
Juilliard Orchestra (1953-1959)
Chamber Music Experience
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, Arthur Weisberg (1965-68)
Music for the Moderns, Lucas Foss (1987-92)
Los Angeles Saxophone Quartet (1970-80)
Phoenix Woodwind Quintet (1967-68)
Performers for Contemporary Music, Columbia University (1967)
Griffin Ensemble (1991-93)
Commercial Experience
Original productions and recordings of eight musical comedy shows, nineteen
national companies
Television: Variety shows, Dramatic series, Films for television, Theatrical films, Major motion pictures
Popular recordings:
Frank Zappa,
Johnny Mathis, Carpenters, Gladys Knight
Jazz Bands: Buddy Rich, Thad Jones-Mel Lewis,
Louie Bellson
Teaching Experience
The City University of
New York at Brooklyn - Adjunct Professor of Saxophone and
Clarinet (1987-94)
California State University, Los Angeles (1974-79)
De Anza College - Visiting
Instructor of Woodwinds
Chamber Music Master Classes:
San Francisco City College
Wellesley College
De Anza College
Strada in Casentino (Six-day master class in Italy)