ACTU Presents Clarinet and Saxophone Duet
Post Published On:Arts for the Community at Thomas University (ACTU) presents a Friday at Noon concert featuring a clarinet and saxophone duo with FSU College of Music faculty Deborah Bish and Geoffrey Deibel on Friday, November 17 at First Missionary Baptist Church located at 110 W Calhoun St, Thomasville, GA 31792.
“This is going to be an exciting program of contemporary works for clarinet and saxophone.” stated series coordinator and Professor of Music Dr. Karl Barton. The program will feature works by David Biedenbender, Forrest Pierce, Libby Larsen, and Greg Wanamaker.
Deborah Bish is Associate Professor of Clarinet at Florida State University, where she has received the University Undergraduate Teaching Award. She has performed with orchestras throughout the United States and currently serves as Principal Clarinetist with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Bish has been featured as a recitalist, clinician, and chamber musician at several festivals and conventions including performances at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall and the Shanghai Conservatory in Shanghai, China. Dr. Bish has also taught at several summer music festivals, including Interlochen, Aria Academy, and the Lift Academy. She is currently on the faculty at the Belgian Clarinet Academy. She is also very active in the commission, research, and performance of new works. Her recent projects include a recording of the works of Gregory Wanamaker, featuring two pieces written for her by Wanamaker titled clarikinetics and Sonata; and a biography of clarinetist and composer William O. Smith.
Geoffrey Deibel has emerged as a leading, innovative voice for the teaching and performance of the saxophone and contemporary music. He maintains a multi-faceted career as performer, teacher, and researcher. Geoff has commissioned new works by both established and emerging composers, and is a member of the critically acclaimed h2 quartet, first prize winners at the Fischoff Competition and NASA Quartet Competitions, finalists at the Concert Artists Guild Competition, and recipients of multiple Aaron Copland Fund Grants.
Geoff is also a seasoned orchestral performer and serves as principal saxophonist with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, and as a jazz musician, he has performed with the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra and the Truth in Jazz Orchestra. Geoff holds degrees in history and music from Northwestern University, and a doctoral degree from Michigan State University. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Saxophone at Florida State University.
This concert is free and open to the public and will begin at 12 p.m. November 17.
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