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Roosevelt University - Music

Artist-Teacher of Saxophone and Head of Woodwinds at the Chicago College of Performing Arts
J. Michael
Weiss-Holmes
Chicago, Illinois
Dr. J. Michael Weiss-Holmes maintains a diverse career as a performer, educator, administrator and a former member of the music industry, giving him unique insight in preparing the next generation of music students for successful careers. Weiss-Holmes has concertized and led masterclasses throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, China, Australia, and Taiwan. Dr. Weiss-Holmes has received international acclaim as an orchestral saxophonist, having performed as principal saxophonist with renowned orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Lyric Opera Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. Dr. Weiss-Holmes is currently Artist-Teacher of Saxophone and Head of Woodwinds at Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts, where he was previously the Assistant Dean. He was previously on faculty at the University of Illinois, the College of Wooster, and the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Weiss-Holmes is the Marketing Director for the North American Saxophone Alliance and served as Director of Marketing for Saxophones at Conn-Selmer, Inc. and as Artistic Advisor and Product Specialist with Vandoren

Experience

  • North American Saxophone Alliance

    Secretary

    Member of the Executive Committee for the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA), which is the largest saxophone organization in the western hemisphere.

    The North American Saxophone Alliance was established in 1976 under the leadership of Frederick Hemke. Since this time, NASA has offered state, regional, and international conferences attracting many important saxophonists to present performances, lectures and master classes, as-well-as found competitions for the next generation of classical and jazz saxophonists.

  • North American Saxophone Alliance

    Marketing Director

    Director of Marketing for the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA), which is the largest saxophone organization in the western hemisphere.

    The North American Saxophone Alliance was established in 1976 under the leadership of Frederick Hemke. Since this time, NASA has offered state, regional, and international conferences attracting many important saxophonists to present performances, lectures and master classes, as-well-as found competitions for the next generation of classical and jazz saxophonists.

Education

  • Bowling Green State University

    Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E)

    Music Teacher Education
    Cum Laude with Honor’s Diploma

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Musical Arts (M.M.)

    Saxophone Performance and Literature

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

    Saxophone Performance and Literature
    • Thesis: Integrated Soundscapes – A Performer’s Guide to the Saxophone and Computer-Processed Music of Dr. Edward Martin • Minor: Wind Conducting

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Visiting Lecturer in Saxophone


    • sabbatical replacement for Professor Debra Richtmeyer • taught undergraduate (BM and BME) and graduate (MM and DMA) saxophone majors in private lesson settings, saxophone quartets, and two weekly saxophone masterclasses • organized and assisted with planning trips for guest artists during the 2009-2010 school year. Guest saxophonists included Jean-Marie Londeix, William Street, John Sampen, Nobuya Sugawa, and the Oasis Saxophone Quartet • organized and conducted the University of Illinois Saxophone Ensemble

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Music


    • teach students ranging from undergraduate (BM and BME) to graduate saxophone (MM and DMA) majors in following settings: - private lessons - saxophone quartets - chamber music (i.e. saxophone, flute, and piano trio) - assist with saxophone masterclasses - independent studies options (i.e. career development, music business, and career advancement) • co-direct the annual Illinois Summer Youth Music Saxophone Camp at the University of Illinois School of Music • co-host of the 2014 North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Enrollment Management Director


    • manage all daily functions and responsibilities of the Music Admissions Office at the University of Illinois School of Music; including recruitment, financial aid and marketing.

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