Solos for alto saxophone

Website(s) : http://www.saxophone-education.com / http://www.duomontagnard.com

Biography

Joseph Murphy is the saxophone professor at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. He has also been director of bands, department chair, and taught a variety of courses. He received the BME from Bowling Green State University (OH), and the MM and DM from Northwestern University. In 1985-86 he received a Fulbright Award for a year of study in Bordeaux, France where he received a Premier Prix. In June 1996 Dr. Murphy performed a solo recital at Lincoln Center. He has performed in 49 states, 8 Canadian provinces, 24 countries, and 6 continents. He has performed in New York, London, Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Sydney, Athens, Tokyo, Bangkok, Johannesburg and at 9 World Saxophone Congresses. He has premiered over 40 new works and is a clinician for the Selmer Company and Rico Reeds.