Time:
Friday
December, 16, 2016
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Location:
Skyline Ballroom W375E
Category
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Performer Details
Performer Bio Synopsis
The Oklahoma State Saxophone Octet is comprised of saxophonists eager to broaden the repertoire of the saxophone ensemble through performing, arranging, and commissioning new works. Performances by the ensemble look to the past for established excellence, as well as to the new, adventurous minds of this generation's composers.
As a student led ensemble, the OSU Saxophone Octet believes that the greatest depth of learning stems from focused, self-guided collaborations.
This ensemble is grateful to receive direction from, and often perform alongside, members of the critically acclaimed h2 Quartet. The ensemble receives guidance from Dr. Jeffrey Loeffert and Kaylee Christensen.
Oklahoma State University Saxophone Octet
Conductor's Bio
Kaylee Christensen began her career in music education this fall as an Associate Band Director at Cypress Springs High School in Cypress- Fairbanks ISD. Her duties include instruction of the Symphonic Winds, co-teaching the Jazz Band, assisting with the Panther Marching Band, and coordination and execution of all woodwind classes at the high school. Christensen is fortunate to work daily with Cypress Springs High School's main feeder, Anthony Middle School.
Prior to her appointment at Cypress Springs, Christensen completed her MM in Conducting with Dr. Joseph P. Missal at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. During this time, Christensen was fortunate to work with numerous performing ensembles including the instruction and conducting of the Oklahoma State University Saxophone Octet. During this tenure, the OSU Octet accepted performances at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago as well as the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) National Conference in Lubbock, Texas.
As a performer, Christensen has participated in many chamber and large ensembles throughout her educational periods. Christensen was a member of Indarra Quartet- the 2016 Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) Chamber Music Competition’s national 2nd place winner as well as the Kwadrat Quartet- a 2011 MTNA Chamber Music Competition national finalist.
Prior to her Masters degree, Christensen completed a BM in Music Education at Oklahoma State University. Christensen studied saxophone with Dr. Jeffrey Loeffert.
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