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MSU saxophonists invited to perform at World Saxophone Congress XIII

MSU saxophone students, ensembles, alumni and Professor of Saxophone Joseph Lulloff performed numerous recitals and concerts upon invitation at the World Saxophone Congress XIII at the University of Minnesota, July 9 - 13, 2003. The theme was "Looking to our future, remembering our past,” in which classical and new works were presented. Dr. Eugene Rousseau, co-founder of the first Congress in 1969, hosted the triennial event. Dozens of countries were represented through solo performances, chamber music, soloists with band and orchestra, lectures, master classes, and exhibitions. Overall, more than 1,000 people attended and 500 saxophonists performed. In 2006, the Congress will be held in Slovenia.

"This is the premiere conference for saxophone students, faculty and professionals of all levels," said Professor Lulloff.

Along with the Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force, Professor Lulloff performed David Ott's Concerto No. 2 for Saxophone and Wind Ensemble, a result of a commissioning project initiated by a former student of his and Dr. Barry Ellis, director of bands at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Professor Lulloff also performed Fernande DeCruck's Sonata in C Sharp minor with pianist and MSU alumna Jun Okada.

MSU students and ensembles that performed:

Marco Albonetti, a doctoral candidate in saxophone performance, performed as a member of the Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet

Jeff Price, a doctoral candidate in saxophone performance, performed with the Bohica Saxophone Quartet.

Rasa Saxophone Quartet (see above article for member listing)

White Noise Saxophone
Eric Lau, DMA in saxophone performance ('03)
Sheri Brown, an undergraduate in music education Janell Christie-Bement, a doctoral student in saxophone performance
Brent Mondoskin, a doctoral student in saxophone performance

MSU Saxophone Alumni who performed:

Karen Roll Gardener, DMA in Saxophone Performance ('99), performed with Jun Okada as a duo: Cadenza by Lucie Robert

Eric Lau, DMA in Saxophone Performance ('03), and Jennifer Lau, DMA in Flute Performance ('03), performed two new works by MSU composers as a duo.

Yiannis Miralis, Ph.D. in Music Education ('02), performed as a member of the Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet.

Jun Okada, B.M. ('85) and M.M. ('87) in Piano Performance, performed with Professor Joseph Lulloff and Karen Roll Gardener

Taimur Sullivan, M.M. in saxophone performance ('94), performed Images for Sopranino, Soprano, and Alto Saxophone and Electronic Tape.