(Level IV) This chart is aimed to thrill the audience with its rock/fusion style reminiscent of groups like the Brecker Brothers and Steps. Solos feature soprano sax and drums. Woodwind doubling consists of Alto I/Soprano, Alto II/Clarinet, Tenor I/Flute, Tenor II/Flute, and Bari/Bass Clarinet. An auxiliary percussionist doubling on both marimba and vibes further enhances the essence of the music. The chart is demanding, but well worth the effort.
BENJAMIN IROM a native of San Bernardino, California, Benjamin Irom currently resides in Austin, Texas where he is currently working on a doctorate in composition/Jazz Studies at the University of Texas. Mr. Irom received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Santa Cruz and a Masters of Arts in Music from the University of California, Los Angeles. He studied music composition with David Cope, Peter Elsea, Elaine Barkin, Ian Krous, Paul Real, Donald Grantham and most recently with Richard Lawn. Prior to his present position as assistant instructor of music theory at University of Texas, he served as adjunct instructor of music theory at Riverside Community College in California. Benjamin is the keyboardist and principal composer for the Jazzaholics, an Austin-based jazz quartet whose modern sound is intended to bring the art form of jazz to a new stylistic level. Benjamin and his music can be heard at clubs in and around Austin, as well as over the Jazzaholics' website (http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~jazzhols).
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