 
Deeply committed to continuing the oral tradition of jazz, Steve Wilson dedicates a good portion of his year to educating future audiences and musicians. "Steve Wilson's clinic sessions rank among the very top in content, interaction, inspiration, and sheer attention level" (Antonio J. Garcia, Virginia Commonwealth University). He tailors his sessions for his audience and "as an effective communicator, knowledgeable educator and gifted musician, Steve [leaves] a positive legacy with students" (Dave Barber, CITYFOLK).
STEVE'S IDEAS
This is the place where you can visit to read Steve's 'hot topic.' He'll be writing about issues with which he's currently dealing with his students. Or, if he has a particular issue he wants to discuss. There will be topics for both students and educators. Steve is now working on the first installment while he is in residence at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada. |
ASK STEVE A QUESTION
Please feel free to write Steve to ask him a question that will be answered in a future STEVE'S IDEAS
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STEVE IS CURRENTLY ON FACULTY AT
The Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY
The Conservatory of Music, Purchase College, SUNY, Purchase, NY
Columbia University, New York, NY
STEVE AS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
| University of Maryland |
March 9-12, 2009 |
| University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, Artist in Residence |
2008/2009 Season |
| Indiana Area Schools, Indiana, PA |
April 8 ? 10, 2008 |
| University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO |
February 27 ? 29, 2008 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA |
April 14 ? 17, 200 |
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC |
February 28 ? March 3, 2007 |
| Dave Brubeck Institute, Stockton, CA |
August 2006 |
| Centrum, Port Townsend, WA |
August 2006 |
| Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA |
April 14-19,2004 |
| CITYFOLK, City of Dayton, OH, Jazz Artist in Residence |
2002/2003 season |
| Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, Jazz Artist in Residence |
October 23-26, 2002 |
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, Jazz Artist in Residence |
March 28-April 3, 2001 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, Artist in Residence |
April 4-7, 1994 |
STEVE AS A CLINICIAN
| Cornell University |
December 2008 |
| Dave Leibman's Summer Jazz Camp, E. Stroudsburg, PA |
July 2008 |
| SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY |
May 2008 |
| Lafayette College, Easton, PA |
February 2008 |
| California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA |
February 2008 |
| University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CA |
February 2008 |
| Metro College, Denver, CO |
February 2008 |
| University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, CO |
February 2008 |
| Cleveland School for the Arts, Dayton, OH |
April 2007 |
| Stivers School, Dayton, OH |
April 2007 |
STEVE WILSON CLINIC SUGGESTIONS
These topics are only suggestions ? other topics may be discussed
Big Band Workshop:
High school/College
Sax and Brass Sectionals, Rhythm Sectionals, Warm-up Techniques, Soloing within Big Band Context, Presentation, Conducting/Coaching Techniques
Small Band (Combo)Workshop:
High School/College
Horn and Front Line Sectionals, Rhythm Sectionals, Solo/Improv Techniques, Presentation, Conducting/Coaching Techniques
Improvisation Workshop:
High School/College
Idiomatic Analysis and Application (Early Jazz, Swing, Be-bop, Hard Bop, Soul-Jazz, Avant-garde, Modern Jazz, Rhythm & Blues/Funk)
Music Career Workshop:
High School/College
Music Business and Surviving as a Freelance Musician |
TESTIMONIALS
May 6, 2008
?Steve was absolutely fabulous last week in his master class. The students loved him!! He was everything I knew he would be and even more.?
Teri Roiger
Adjunct Faculty
Vocal Jazz, Jazz History
SUNY New Paltz
March 5, 2008
?As a guest artist/clinician, Steve Wilson is the total package. He has the unique ability to present concepts that are sufficiently challenging for advanced students, yet accessible for beginning students. Our students loved his demeanor and teaching approach. His performance with our jazz ensemble was exceptional. He is one of the best saxophonists on the scene today.
Matt Pivec
Coordinator of Jazz Studies
CSU, Stanislaus
April 19, 2007
Via E-Mail
Hi, Laura,
Having Steve here, as always, was a joy in every way. His
musicianship, dedication, personality, enthusiasm, insights, and
generosity of time resonate so deeply with our students.
Just before the concert I mentioned to a sax student that I of course
could have strayed much further afield from our VCU roots to find our
April guest artist and asked the student how he'd enjoyed Steve's
visit thus far. The student replied without hesitation, "Why look
further? Steve's got it all." And that's the way we certainly felt
about his visit.
Though we naturally have to rotate visiting artists, we will eagerly
await our next opportunity to share time with Steve. Such a pleasure!
Thanks for all you do,
Tony
Antonio J. Garcia, Director of Jazz Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate Jazz Editor, International Trombone Association Journal
Board Member, The Midwest Clinic
Past Editor, IAJE Jazz Education Journal
Bach Trombone Clinician, Conn-Selmer, Inc.
March 14, 2007
?Just a quick note of thanks to you and to Steve for his appearance at our jazz festival at UNC. Everyone admires and respects Steve so very much. He is the consummate musician-artist-teacher.?
Jim Ketch
Chair, Music Department
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
March 31, 2003
Steve Wilson came to Hamilton College where I am the director of jazz studies. His quartet was the best four clinicians that we have had at the school in the ten years that I have directed the program. They were hip, funny, talented, patient, knowledgeable and the students enjoyed working with them ever so much. Their ability to demonstrate specific styles in class was a huge help to the jazz history classes and to the students who wanted to develop their skills to the next level.
The selection that Steve performed with the ensemble was a great way for Steve to pick the band up on his shoulders and make them play at his level. The concert that the quartet performed covered many styles and tempos and displayed a marvelous sense of interaction amongst the musicians. Some of the softer pieces were so delicate that the auditorium was simply silent waiting for the next note. The level of musicianship was superb.
The meals and the laughter that we shared was like fine wine!!! What a joy to be in the presence of such talented people!!
Doctuh Mike Woods
Director of Jazz Studies
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY |
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