Jill graduated from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ College with a Bachelor of Music
degree in Saxophone Performance. Jill studied with Kathleen
Campbell and Marino Galluzzo and is on the Community Music
Division Staff at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University as well as maintaining a
music studio at home. Jill has over 30 years of experience
performing in diverse groups such as the Westmoreland Symphonic
Winds where she serves as principle saxophonist and has been a
featured soloist. Jill has also been involved with the Westmoreland
Symphonic Winds Jazz Ensemble where she was featured often as
soloist. Jill performed with the Westmoreland Symphony and
McKeesport Symphony Orchestras in which she had the opportunity
to perform Ravel's Bolero. Jill is a member of the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
University Faculty Saxophone Quartet and has played numerous musicals for area theater companies
such as The Theater Factory, Greensburg Civic Center, New Kensington Theater, and Apple Hill
Playhouse. Jill is very excited about her current project as co-manager and lead alto saxophonist
with the Glass City Swing Band.
Education
BM, Music Performance, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ College, 1989
Certifications
Web Design Certificate
Medical Transcription Certificate
Achievements
Glass City Swing Band, Band Manager, Lead Alto Saxophone: 2007-present
Private saxophone teacher, 1989-Present
Principal saxophone, Westmoreland Symphonic Winds, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University, 1986-Present
Performed for various musicals, church services, and weddings in the area, 1992-Present
Saxophonist, McKeesport Symphony, McKeesport High School, 2000
Saxophonist, Westmoreland Symphony, Palace Theater, 1999-2000
Soloist, Westmoreland Symphonic Winds, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ College, March 1992
