Stacy Dillard - Saxophonist/Composer

This page is an overview of my experience, education, and mission as an educator; both as a teacher and clinician.

Teaching Highlights

Teaching Artist, New School University, New York, NY 2005-Present

P.S. 130, Bronx, NY 2004-2005

- Has presented musical workshops in, Ohio, Michigan, and New York City for middle & high schools.

Clinician for University of Maryland Jazz clinic
2002

Clinician for Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, DC
2006

Clinician for Northern Illinois University Jazz program, Dekalb, IL
2006

- Travel to high schools and colleges in New York offering music students different musical ideas and perspective

- Different clinics themes include:

Improvisation
Rehearsal and performance techniques
Group/personal conceptual development
- Perform repertoire from the jazz idiom with other clinicians
- Lecture on the music’s history, terminology, and spiritual elements
- Rehearse the band’s current pieces addressing areas that need improvement

Private Saxophone Studio since 2001

I teach various styles of music to large array of students from ages 5 and up, with a special emphasis on adult students.
- Topics include:
- Reading, improvisation, music theory, harmony, ear training, history of the music, and composition. Also offered are no-nonsense techniques for practicing effectively.
- I can teach you in your own home depending on schedule and availability.


Education

Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance/Pedagogy
2001

If you are interested in taking lessons or scheduling a meeting about a clinic for your class or band, please go to the "email list" page...

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