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February 27, 2010
Russell Peterson, alto saxophone7:30 Orpheum Theatre
"A fine composer and engaging instrumentalist."
An accomplished classical/ jazz saxophonist, bassoonist and composer, Russell Peterson holds degrees from Youngstown State University (Ohio), Le Conservatoire de Bordeaux (France), and Bowling Green University (Ohio). He is winner of numerous awards, including the top prize at the International Geneva Saxophone Concours (Switzerland), and first place winner of the MTNA National Music Competition and has soloed with orchestras in the U.S., Switzerland, Spain and Russia. Peterson has served on the faculty at The University of Toledo (Ohio), Minnesota State University Moorhead, The Interlochen Summer Arts Camp (Michigan), The International Music Camp, and is currently instructor of Saxophone, Bassoon, and Jazz studies at Concordia College in Moorhead (MN).
Cooman* ~ Miacomet Dreaming
Peterson* ~ Concerto for Alto Saxophone
Tchaikovsky ~ Symphony Nr. 4
*KGS International Call for Scores
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