The program includes an afternoon of jazz, classical and contemporary saxophone music presented by young artists/saxophone ensembles from the Conservatory of Musical Arts, Rowan University, and the University of the Arts. Ensemble members include the finest high school age students from CMA and respected University students, alumni, and faculty from all three musical institutions. The Conservatory of Musical Arts (CMA), located at Grace Church, is a family-owned community school under the guidance and direction of Mr. Tony Salicandro. Together with CMA’s 30 professional and degreed faculty members whose mission, since 1984, has been to bring quality music education to Haddonfield and the South Jersey area. The faculty includes some of the area’s most well-known and respected teachers/performers. Tony Salicandro (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet) has performed with such talent as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Ben Vereen, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops to name a few. Chris Farr (Saxophone) has performed with Jill Scott, The Roots, etc. Matt Cappy (Trumpet) has performed with Jay-Z, The Roots, Jill Scott, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. |