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Metropolitan Saxophone Quartet - Don't Stop Believing Erik713 279 views http://www.msqnj.com The guys rip it up at Blessed Kateri's fundraiser, Kateri Kapers!
Metropolitan Saxophone - Only the Good Die Young Erik713 103 views http://www.msqnj.com The guys rip it up at Blessed Kateri's fundraiser, Kateri Kapers!
Metro. Sax Quartet - Declamation and Dance Erik713 51 views http://www.msqnj.com From our recent performance at a retirement community in NJ
Metro. Sax Quartet - Put On a Happy Face Erik713 63 views http://www.msqnj.com This is a clip from a recent performance at a retirement community in NJ.
Opening Ceremony - Excitement and Celebration! Erik713 20 views OPENING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL In late June / early July 2010, Cindy, Sara, Kim, and I embarked on a volunteering trip to an area west of Kampala, Uganda. Cindy, being th...
Opening Ceremony - Feeding the Guests Cake Erik713 12 views OPENING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL In late June / early July 2010, Cindy, Sara, Kim, and I embarked on a volunteering trip to an area west of Kampala, Uganda. Cindy, being th...
Opening Ceremony - Cake Cutting Erik713 10 views OPENING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL In late June / early July 2010, Cindy, Sara, Kim, and I embarked on a volunteering trip to an area west of Kampala, Uganda. Cindy, being th...
Opening Ceremony - Hips Shaking Dance Erik713 15 views OPENING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL In late June / early July 2010, Cindy, Sara, Kim, and I embarked on a volunteering trip to an area west of Kampala, Uganda. Cindy, being th...
Opening Ceremony - Nansana Kids Dancing Erik713 35 views OPENING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL In late June / early July 2010, Cindy, Sara, Kim, and I embarked on a volunteering trip to an area west of Kampala, Uganda. Cindy, being ...
Opening Ceremony - Music and Drill Demonstration 2 Erik713 28 views OPENING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL In late June / early July 2010, Cindy, Sara, Kim, and I embarked on a volunteering trip to an area west of Kampala, Uganda. Cindy, being th...

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Latest Activity

Jan 27, 2012

Date Joined

Aug 17, 2006

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For over 29 years, Erik has been involved in every aspect of music -- from dancing to it as a toddler, to writing, arranging, teaching, recording, directing, conducting, and performing it today.

Erik has always grown up around music. When he was in his mother's womb, he was played music by the greats -- Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, and Rachmaninoff. He grew up in the Methodist Church and was always around music in every aspect of life. As he got older, he set out to discover music that he could make. After starting private lessons on the alto saxophone in third grade and after failed attempts, he went on to play with audition-only groups in middle school and high school. Deciding to take his passion for music and his love of teaching children to the next level, he studied at the Ithaca College School of Music and received his Bachelor's degree in Music Education in 2002. His musical journey has taken him through composing, performing, recording, directing, conducting, teaching, and most importantly -- understanding and enjoying music.

While the saxophone is Erik's first love, he enjoys performing and recording clarinet, flute, oboe, English horn, drums, bass, voice, and fiddling with keys. Currently, he plays alto saxophone with the Ridgewood Concert Band. Recently, Erik has started to pursue the performing life. He specializes in classical and broadway, but still likes to jazz it up. He is currently pursuing his Master of Arts degree in saxophone performance from Montclair State University.

Erik has studied privately with Peter Potosky (New Jersey Pops), William Shadel (Broadway, Papermill Playhouse, Colonial Symphony), Dr. Steven Mauk (solo/recording artist, Empire Saxophone Quartet, North American Saxophone Alliance Past President), Dr. Paul Cohen (solo/recording artist, New Hudson Saxophone Quartet, publisher) and has taken lessons with Carron Moroney (Celtic Theatre Company, solo/recording artist) and Charles Pillow (Broadway, solo/recording artist, Woody Hermans' Thundering Young Herd, Orpheus Chamber Ensemble, The Long Island Philharmonic, The New Orleans Symphony). His teaching credentials include elementary and middle-school band for four years and private lessons for over six years. He also is on staff with a local high school marching band. His students range from beginners through college audition-aged. Some of his students have auditioned successfully for select groups within their schools, and within the state.

In addition to music, Erik loves being with his girlfriend, Cindy, racing things remote controlled, reading, hiking, watching movies...

Hometown

Northern NJ

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United States

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Student, Teacher

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