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Expert Profile: Stephen Saxon

Expertise: Vocal Jazz: solo and ensemble performing; arranging for voices or instrumental ensembles; improvisation; creative group dynamics; sight reading. Classical and Choral Voice: Ensemble singing; section leading; sight singing; performance practices (ancient through modern). Klezmer / Jewish Music: Klezmer (instrumental) repertoire and styles; authentic representation of traditional klezmer style; pushing the envelope of klezmer music; transcriptions and notation of melodies and ornamentation; traditional cantorial vocal interpretation. Instrumental Jazz: Improvisation and theory; jazz interpretation; arranging; music copying (parts preparation); using Finale (music preparation software). Trumpet: Professional trumpet player for over thirty years - all styles.

Past/Present clients
Performed and/or recorded with: Chanticleer, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Brecker, Chet Baker, Kitka, David Grisman, Clockwork (www.clockworksingers.com), Mal Waldron, Abby Lincoln (Amenata Moseka), Andy Williams, David Grisman, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Berkeley Symphony, Spokane Symphony, etc. Music preparation for artists ranging from Barry White to Barry Manilow (funny, but true).

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 190
Knowledge	9.33 Excellent
Clarity of Response	9.67 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.33 Excellent
Politeness	8.67 Excellent
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		18

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	02/29/08
10	10	10	10	11/01/06
8	9	8	6	08/17/05

User Comments

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Recent Answers from Stephen Saxon

2008-02-26 Singers and Injuries: Hi Davy, I'm sorry for the delay on this. I answered the question a couple of days ago but it didn't get properly posted somehow. The short answer is yes. Just as in the sports world, performers...

2007-05-23 Entrance Audition: Mindi, In that case, I'd pick something from The Messiah. You should be able to find a vocal score at any church music department or sheet music store that has any choral music. I prefer the Novello...

2007-05-22 Entrance Audition: Hello Mandi, Standard repertoire for classical auditions includes art songs, opera, oratorio, and so on. If you're not drawn to opera (I'm not), there are a lot of good pieces available from the oratorio...

2006-11-01 Barry Manilow: 1) It was kind of weird. 2) He was there and he was pretty nice. 3) It was in 1987 or so. Maybe '88. 4) I was auditioning for his backup band, so I played some trumpet and I sang a jazz tune...

2006-11-01 Touring Staff: Connie, For tax advice, you need to go to a professional. Really. That's not just being coy, or self-protective. They are professionals for a reason. But there are some guidelines you can take...