Adam Schroeder rehearses with students as part of the first annual Jazz Saxophone Festival May 20 held by the Texas State University School of Music. Photo by: Daryl Ontiveros (Staff Photographer)
May 24, 2015 - 7:14am
By: Jonathan Hamilton, Lifestyle Reporter
The first Texas State University Jazz Saxophone Festival opened May 18, kicking off a four-day celebration of the genre at the Performing Arts Center recital hall.
The event featured instructional sessions and performances by world-renowned saxophonists Ralph Bowen, Luis Hernandez, Adam Schroeder and Dick Oatts.
Schroeder, a baritone saxophonist and Texas State alumnus, said he received his first record deal with Columbia Records while at the university.
Schroeder said he has since played alongside some of music’s greatest talents, including the legendary singer and songwriter Ray Charles.
Schroeder said he has developed a lifelong dedication to sharing his musical talent with other jazz lovers across the world.
“Jazz is such an easy art form, and it speaks to so many around the globe,” Schroeder said. “It is a beautiful thing for me to witness and share with others.”
Russell Haight, assistant jazz professor, coordinated the festival as a way to bring in experienced saxophonists to guide and instruct the aspiring jazz musicians studying at Texas State.
Haight selected musicians he admires and enjoys over the course of the coordinating process .
“All of the artists we brought in are world class and truly at the top of their field,” Haight said. “I thought it was important to get artists here that have a history and really play at a very high level.”
Haight said the combination of classes and evening performances proved to be a successful formula.
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