Scott Solkofske is currently pursuing a master's degree in saxophone
performance at Michigan State University. Mr. Solkofske serves as the
teaching assistant for the MSU saxophone studio and performs frequently
with the MSU saxophone quartet, jazz combo, wind symphony, and saxophone
ensemble. He studies saxophone with Joe Lulloff, Andrew Speight, and
Branford Marsalis. In 1999, he was a finalist in the MSU concerto
competition. Mr. Solkofske graduated cum laude from Furman University
where he studied with Clifford Leaman. He completed a B.M in music
education and received many academic and musical awards, earning him
scholarships in both fields. In high school, he held several all-state
band chairs and was part of the 1995 Bands of America National Honor Band.
Mr. Solkofske performed at the 1999 North American Saxophone Alliance
(NASA) Region Seven Conference at the University of Georgia. He has
studied with other saxophonists such as Harvey Pittell, Doug Graham, and
Lynn Klock. Solkofske has participated in masterclasses with other
renowned musicians such as Keith Lockhart (Conductor of the Boston Pops
Orchestra), Donald Sinta, Fred Hemke, Bob Spring, Chris Vadala, Wycliffe
Gordon, Debra Reichtmeyer, Rodney Whitaker, and John Sampen. Mr. Solkofske
continues to assist various high school band programs in Michigan and South
Carolina. He is a member of NASA, SCMEA (South Carolina Music Educator's
Association), Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education),
and Phi Eta Sigma (national academic honor society). He continues to
assist various high school band programs throughout the state of South
Carolina and Michigan and has been teaching privately for eight years.
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Annual Grand Sousa Concert