Excelsior! Trio
 from USA An accomplished American classical/jazz saxophonist, bassoonist and composer, Russell Peterson holds degrees from Youngstown State University (Ohio), Le Conservatoire de Bordeaux (France), and Bowling Green State University (Ohio), where he studied with Dr. James Umble, Donald Byo, Jean-Marie Londeix, Dr. Jeffery Lyman and Dr. John Sampen. Winner of numerous prizes, including the top prize at the 1995 International Geneva Saxophone Concours, (Switzerland), and first place winner of the 1995 MTNA National Solo and Chamber Music Competition, Mr. Peterson has soloed with orchestras in the United States as well as Europe. Mr. Peterson is an active chamber musician, performing extensively with The Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet, the Hard-Bop Jazz Saxophone Quartet, and the Una Volta Saxophone Quartet. As an Orchestral player, Russell has served as bassoonist with several symphony orchestras, and is currently principal bassoonist with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, as well as bassoonist with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Wind Quintet. As a composer, Russell has been commissioned by several organizations, orchestras and individuals. His music is performed throughout the world. Mr. Peterson has served on the faculty at Youngstown State University (Ohio), The University of Toledo (Ohio), Minnesota State University Moorhead, The Interlochen Summer Arts Camp (Michigan), The International Music Camp, and is currently instructor of Saxophone, Bassoon ,and Jazz studies at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. |
Trio #2 for Flute, Alto saxophone and Piano - Russell Petersoni. Slowly, Rubato/Allegro
ii. Moderato
iii. Allegro Molto
Trio #2 for Flute, Alto Saxophone and Piano, was originally written for Viola, Alto Saxophone and piano in 2010 for violist Kate Hamilton and pianist Jay Hershberger from Concordia College Moorhead, MN. It was transcribed in 2011 for Flute, saxophone and piano by the composer, and premiered at the North American Saxophone Alliance, Region 3 convention at Simpson College in Indianola, IA in March 2011. Spain - Chick Corea/arr. Russell PetersonArranged for the "Excelsior! Trio" by saxophonist Russell Peterson in 2011. |
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