Saxophone Clinic with Dr. Brain Levy

Kakos Clinic — Saxophone Clinic with Dr. Brian Levy

➡️ Recommended for YLJC saxophone players.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

YLJC Classroom (Liberty Station)

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Brian Levy — Musicologist and Jazz Saxophonist (PhD, DMA, MM)

Education:

PhD in Musicology, 2012—Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Dissertation: “Harmonic and Rhythmic Interaction in the Music of John Coltrane”

DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in Jazz Studies-Performance/Theory Minor, 2009—New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA

Phi Kappa Lambda nominee for 4.0 GPA

DMA Thesis: “Freedom versus Form: Polyrhythmic Interactions in the Music of John

Coltrane’s Classic Quartet”

MM (Master of Music) in Jazz Performance, 2003—Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY

BM (Bachelor of Music) in Jazz Performance, 2001—William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Graduated Summa cum Laude

Awarded “The Outstanding Senior Scholar” (School of Arts/Communication)

Current Employment (2023 – Present):

San Diego State University—Director of Jazz Studies/Assistant Professor

Past Employment/Appointment:

The New England Conservatory of Music (2013-2023)

     Joint Appointment (Full time)—Department of Jazz Studies

Teaching roles:

• Teaching performance and academic courses in jazz
• Coaching jazz ensembles
• Mentoring students in studio lessons
• Advising students on their doctoral theses
• Assistant Chair of Jazz Studies: Administrative duties including directing the jazz ensemble program
• Academic courses: doctoral seminars in musicological research; jazz history; philosophy of music

Other Roles

• Chairperson of the Faculty Senate Steering Committee
• Fulbright Program Advisor
• Assist with recruitment, promotional-juries, and auditions

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🙏Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!