Matt grew up in a small town where he played his saxophone 6 hours every day. That made him a really good musician. From there he went to college, studied jazz and music and then went on to perform around the world. He’s glad to be a part of the Music Learning Staff.
What you should know
Full Name:
Matthew Sawyer
Favorite instrument:
Alto Sax
other instruments I play:
Flute, Tenor Sax, Piano
Years experience in music:
14 Years
Average weekly practice:
20 hours
Mac or PC?
PC right now, but I’m thinking about the MAC.
College(s):
University of North Texas
ensembles i have played with:
Eight O’Clock, Seven O’Clock, Five O’Clock, and One O’Clock Lab Bands at UNT, Matt Sawyer Orchestra
Favorite part of the band year:
The Start of the year when the kids get to decide what instrument they want to play.
favorite part of band camp:
Working with the kids in jazz band.
Favorite band trip ever:
This year’s Ski Trip to Winter Park, Colorado!
Cheese or no cheese?
Cheese
Hobbies:
Poker & High Stakes Yatzee
Pets:
2 Dogs
favorite artists:
Jazz - Charlie Parker
Pop - Queen
Favorite album:
Kind of Blue, Miles Davis
Appetite for Destruction
Interesting fact:
King of Thailand
Cowboys or giants?
Cowboys
Stars or redwings?
Stars!
Mavs or spurs?
Spurs
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