About Alex K.
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Studio musician and instrumental performer
Jan, 2017 - PresentKish on the Sax
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Professional Saxophonist / Freelance Musician
Jan, 2015 - Presentowner
EDUCATION: (2007) Graduated from Davenport Central High School (2014) BA in Music from the University of Northern Iowa-Emphasis in Jazz Studies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ~lower level experience in: Flute, piano Band management and promotion setting up and running live sound using multi-channel mixers instrumental Recording, mastering, and production ~high level experience: -proficient in all saxes, and clarinet -classical and jazz sight reading and performance -improvisation and ear training -song writing and arranging (in most Genres) -managing and a career as a freelance saxophonist BANDS / ENSEMBLES: (2003-2007) 1st chair classical and jazz orchestra at Davenport ------Central High School (2005-2007) Played 1st chair Tenor Sax for the -Big Biederback Youth Jazz Band (2005-2007) Played 2nd Chair Tenor Sax for the Quad cities Kix Jazz Orchestra (2008) Played 2nd Tenor for U of I Jazz 2 band (2009-2010) Played 1st Tenor sax for the Kirkwood Jazz orchestra (2012-2014) Plays Tenor sax for a classical quarter at UNI (2011-2014) Played 1 & 2nd Tenor sax for the UNI Jazz Panthers (2014) Played Tenor sax for a 7 piece Jazz combo. (2012-2013) Played Tenor Sax for Good Cop Rad Cop (pop) (2016-Present) Plays Tenor Sax and co-writes music for the Megan Hamilton and the Bermudas. (Electro Funk) (2015-present) Plays Tenor Sax and Co-writes Music for Johanes Rey (tropical/folk/rock/indie) (2017) Tambuca (latin house EDM) Records, songs and Collaborations: Recorded and Co-Wrote 2 Albums with Megan Hamilton and the Bermudas. (12 songs) Sax feature on 4 songs for the producer “Ghost Channels” Sax collaboration for a song with “Maddie O’Neal” and “Megan Hamilton” Recorded and Co-Wrote 1 album with Johanes Rey (8songs)
Education
high school diploma
Aug, 2003 - May, 2007Davenport Central High school
BA in music with an emphasis in jazz studies
Aug, 2010 - May, 2014University of Norther Iowa
Awards
Catfish Jazz scholarship winner
Jul, 2003Catfish Jazz society
Deans list at Kirkwood community college
Dec, 2010Kirkwood community College
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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America
Nov, 2011Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."
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