Squires Recital Series Features Saxophonist Osland
The Lee University School of Music is pleased to welcome renowned musician Miles Osland as part of the Squires Hall Recital Series. This talented jazz saxophonist will perform in the Squires Recital Hall on Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Osland has distinguished himself as an educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger and composer. Currently the director of jazz studies and professor of saxophone at the University of Kentucky, he has appeared throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia as a guest conductor, performer and clinician.
His compositions and arrangements have been recognized and supported by fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Kentucky Arts Council, and by numerous other arts foundations. Five of his recordings have been submitted for Grammy nominations by Sea Breeze Jazz Records, a well-respected label in jazz.
Osland holds a master’s degree from Eastman School of Music and a bachelor of music from California State University. He has authored six books and over 75 articles and reviews on saxophone technique and jazz improvisation.
The concert is open to the public, free of charge. For more information, contact the Lee University School of Music at 423-614-8240 or at [email protected].
