 | | John Schlabach and Ron Modell |
For this past academic year, a number of guest artists and teachers presented recitals and clinics at Ohio University in Athens. On September 22, University of Kentucky trumpet professor Rolf Holly performed a recital with U.K. trombone professor Dale Warren; both also presented a masterlass. On November 3 and 4, former Northern Illinois University trumpet professor and jazz ensemble director Ron Modell presented two master classes, and performed in concert as a soloist with the top Ohio University Jazz Band. On January 10, Michigan State University trumpet professor Rich Illman performed a recital and presented a masterclass integrating technology with performance and practice skills. Finally, on February 10, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music professors Alan Siebert, trumpet, and Tim Northcut, tuba, presented a recital and masterdass.
Gordon Mathie taught and lectured at the Cincinnati Conservatory on February 17, at the invitation of trumpet professor Alan Siebert. Mathie taught a brass techniques class, worked with individual trumpet students and all of the brass students, met with a graduate class in trumpet pedagogy, and lectured on the qualities of the good teacher to all of the music education students. Dr. Mathie now lives in Waverly, Ohio, and plays with the Brass Band of Columbus.
Sources: John Schlabach and Gordon Mathie |
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