Saxophone StudioZachary Jantzi BACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Zachary Jantzi is a freshman from the Poconos in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and is pursuing a dual degree in Instrumental Music Education under professor Chien-Kwan Lin, and Accounting. Zachary began playing percussion at the age of five, and continued with this until he was 14 in eighth grade, when…
Saxophone StudioBenjamin Small BACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Originally from Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, Benjamin Small is a sophomore at the Eastman School of Music where he studies with Chien-Kwan Lin. Ben’s activities at Eastman include the Eastman Wind Orchestra, Eastman Saxophone Project, and Tuba Mirum. In high school, Ben participated in the Berks County and PMEA…
Saxophone StudioGaurav Sarangi BACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Gaurav Sarangi is a sophomore from Frisco, Texas, pursuing a degree in Saxophone Performance, studying under Professor Chien-Kwan Lin. He has been playing the saxophone for eight years and also studied other instruments such as piano, euphonium, and percussion. He is a part of the Wind Orchestra directed…
Saxophone StudioJoe Himmelberg MASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Joe Himmelberg is a first-year master’s student pursuing a degree in saxophone performance. He is a regular performer of genres spanning from contemporary-classical to rock and pop. Striving to have an impact on his community, Joe is an active participant in local music scenes, and has previously played…
Saxophone StudioJohn Di Fatta MASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE John Di Fatta is a multidisciplinary musician and artist pursuing an MM in Saxophone Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music, where they study with Dr. Chien-Kwan Lin and harp with Sunshine Quan. John earned a BM in Saxophone Performance with a minor in Harp,…
Saxophone StudioYuyang Zheng MASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Born and raised in Ningbo, China, Yuyang Zheng was admitted to the Eastman School of Music to continue his studies in saxophone under the guidance of Prof. Chien-Kwan Lin. He also became a member of the Eastman Saxophone Project and the Eastman Woodwind Ensemble. After four years of…
Saxophone StudioWei CaoMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Wei Cao, from China. He is currently in his second year of master’s studies at the Eastman School of Music in the United States, where he has been awarded a Graduate Master’s Scholarship. He studied with international saxophonist Dr. Chien-Kwan Lin. Wei Cao graduated from the Zhejiang Conservatory of…
Saxophone StudioIsaac Boone MASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Isaac Boone is a saxophonist, music educator, and composer originally from Hanover, IN. He is currently a graduate student and teaching assistant at the Eastman School of Music, where he is pursuing his Master of Music in Saxophone Performance and Literature under Chien-Kwan Lin. Recently, he earned his…
Saxophone StudioTimothy Coene MASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Originally from Rochester, New York, Timothy Coene holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Ithaca College, located in Ithaca, New York, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Music degree at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Timothy’s performance opportunities have included…
Saxophone StudioZachary CostelloMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Zachary Costello, originally from central Maryland, holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Michigan State University, where he studied under Professor Joseph Lulloff. During his time at Michigan State, Zachary regularly presented solo recitals at events such as the U.S. Navy Band’s annual Saxophone Symposium and the North American…
