Lee Patrick (saxophonist)
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Lee Patrick is an American saxophonist
, saxophone teacher, scholar, arranger, and composer. He is the second of six children born to Robert J. and Sara (Holloran) Patrick.
and a Master of Music
degree from Ball State University
, where he studied with saxophonist Cecil Leeson
. He holds a D.M.A. degree from the University of Kentucky
(1971).
He did additional study at the Eastman School of Music
with saxophonist Sigurd Raschèr
, and attended several of Raschèr's saxophone workshops in the 1960s and 1970s.
in Lexington, Kentucky
.
He served as instructor of saxophone at the University of Louisville
, in Louisville, Kentucky
from the 1970s through 1992.
He served as director of the Saxophone Institute, a week-long study week for classical saxophonists, for more than 25 years. The Institute was held at the University of Louisville
in the 1970s through mid 1990s, and at Transylvania University
through 2001.
, tenor
, and baritone
saxophone
s. Much new music was created for this ensemble, including several pieces written by Patrick. Other members of THE TRIO over the years included John S. Moore
, Patrick Meighan
, Pete Hodson, and Rick Morgan.
He has performed with the Saxophone Sinfonia, including concerts at the 1979 World Saxophone Congress
and at Alice Tully Hall
in New York City
.
.
His original compositions include:
His arrangements include:
Several of Lee Patrick's other arrangements and transcriptions for various combinations of saxophones are published by Belwin, Bourne, Theodore Presser, and Ethos.
for many years. He has published numerous articles about saxophone history, acoustics, and pedagogy. Many of these articles were printed in Saxophone Symposium and Saxophone Journal.
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
, saxophone teacher, scholar, arranger, and composer. He is the second of six children born to Robert J. and Sara (Holloran) Patrick.
Education
Patrick holds a bachelor's degree from Ithaca CollegeIthaca College
Ithaca College is a private college located on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York. The school was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music. The college has a strong liberal arts core, but also offers several pre-professional programs and some graduate programs. The college is...
and a Master of Music
Master of Music
The Master of Music is the first graduate degree in Music awarded by universities and music conservatories. The M.Mus. combines advanced studies in an applied area of specialization with graduate-level academic study in subjects such as music history, music theory, or music pedagogy...
degree from Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
, where he studied with saxophonist Cecil Leeson
Cecil Leeson
Cecil Leeson , a musician and teacher, was widely credited with establishing the saxophone as a legitimate concert instrument....
. He holds a D.M.A. degree from the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
(1971).
He did additional study at the Eastman School of Music
Eastman School of Music
The Eastman School of Music is a music conservatory located in Rochester, New York. The Eastman School is a professional school within the University of Rochester...
with saxophonist Sigurd Raschèr
Sigurd Raschèr
Sigurd Manfred Raschèr was an American saxophonist of German birth. He became one of the most important figures in the development of the 20th century repertoire for the classical saxophone.-Career in Europe:...
, and attended several of Raschèr's saxophone workshops in the 1960s and 1970s.
Teaching positions
Patrick currently serves as instructor of saxophone at Transylvania UniversityTransylvania University
Transylvania University is a private, undergraduate liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, affiliated with the Christian Church . The school was founded in 1780. It offers 38 majors, and pre-professional degrees in engineering and accounting...
in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
.
He served as instructor of saxophone at the University of Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
, in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
from the 1970s through 1992.
He served as director of the Saxophone Institute, a week-long study week for classical saxophonists, for more than 25 years. The Institute was held at the University of Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
in the 1970s through mid 1990s, and at Transylvania University
Transylvania University
Transylvania University is a private, undergraduate liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, affiliated with the Christian Church . The school was founded in 1780. It offers 38 majors, and pre-professional degrees in engineering and accounting...
through 2001.
Performing career
In the 1980s and 1990s Patrick played in THE TRIO, an ensemble of altoAlto saxophone
The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in 1841. It is smaller than the tenor but larger than the soprano, and is the type most used in classical compositions...
, tenor
Tenor saxophone
The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. The tenor, with the alto, are the two most common types of saxophones. The tenor is pitched in the key of B, and written as a transposing instrument in the treble...
, and baritone
Baritone saxophone
The baritone saxophone, often called "bari sax" , is one of the largest and lowest pitched members of the saxophone family. It was invented by Adolphe Sax. The baritone is distinguished from smaller sizes of saxophone by the extra loop near its mouthpiece...
saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
s. Much new music was created for this ensemble, including several pieces written by Patrick. Other members of THE TRIO over the years included John S. Moore
John Moore (saxophonist)
John S. Moore is an American saxophonist and saxophone teacher who specializes in European and American classical music.-Education:Moore holds an M.M. degree from Florida State University where he studied with Patrick Meighan...
, Patrick Meighan
Patrick Meighan
Patrick Meighan is an American saxophonist and educator. He specializes in European classical music, but also performs in jazz, rock, and pop styles.-Education:...
, Pete Hodson, and Rick Morgan.
He has performed with the Saxophone Sinfonia, including concerts at the 1979 World Saxophone Congress
World Saxophone Congress
The World Saxophone Congress is a festival gathering approximately 1000 saxophonists and other musicians from all over the world. It is currently held every three years at a different congress centre in a different country and focuses primarily on the performance of classical saxophone music.The...
and at Alice Tully Hall
Alice Tully Hall
Alice Tully Hall is a concert hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. It is named for Alice Tully, a New York performer and philanthropist whose donations assisted in the construction of the hall...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Compositions and arrangements
Patrick is widely known as an arranger of classical music for saxophone ensemble. Many of these publications have become part of the standard repertoire and are performed throughout the world. Several of his arrangements and compositions are published as "The Lee Patrick Saxophone Series" by Carl Fischer MusicCarl Fischer Music
Carl Fischer Music is a major publisher of sheet music based in New York City that has been in business since 1872. As one of the few remaining family-owned music publishers, it supplies educational materials to professional and beginning musicians of all ages, as well as new music works.Notable...
.
His original compositions include:
- "Music for a Celebration" for two saxophones (of the same pitch family) (Carl Fischer)
- "Jesse Clark Threesome" for saxophone trio (Carl Fischer)
- "Shaker songs and dances" for saxophone trio (Carl Fisher)
- (need titles and publishers)
His arrangements include:
- "Solos for Alto Saxophone; 41 Recital Pieces with Piano Accompaniment" (Carl Fischer)
- "Five Famous Handel Violin Sonatas Adapted for Alto Saxophone and Keyboard" (Carl Fischer)
- Five Lyric Pieces by Edvard Grieg; arranged for tenor saxophone and piano (Carl Fisher)
- Grave from D major cello concerto by Giuseppe Tartini; transcribed by Lee Patrick for E♭ alto or E♭ baritone saxophone and piano. (Carl Fisher)
- "Lento affettuoso and giga" by James Oswald; transcribed for alto saxophone and keyboard (Ethos)
- "Five centuries for saxophone quartet" compiled and arranged by Sigurd M. Rascher and Lee Patrick (Bourne)
- "Four short pieces for saxophone quartet by Robert Schumann; arranged by Lee Patrick and Sigurd Rascher (Belwin)
- (need titles and publishers)
Several of Lee Patrick's other arrangements and transcriptions for various combinations of saxophones are published by Belwin, Bourne, Theodore Presser, and Ethos.
Saxophone research and writing
Patrick served as director of scholarly publications for the North American Saxophone AllianceNorth American Saxophone Alliance
The North American Saxophone Alliance is an organization for saxophone players from around North America. Members are required to pay dues, which vary depending on age. NASA hosts regional conferences for each of its 10 regions. It also hosts a biennial international conference...
for many years. He has published numerous articles about saxophone history, acoustics, and pedagogy. Many of these articles were printed in Saxophone Symposium and Saxophone Journal.