from USA
Duo Montagnard was formed in 2002 by Joseph Murphy, saxophone, and Matthew Slotkin, guitar, and has performed over 160 concerts in 40 states, Canada, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece, Thailand, New Zealand, and Australia. Festival performances include the Chautauqua Institution, the Hartwick College Summer Music Festival, and the Alexandria Guitar Festival. The group has commissioned and premiered twelve pieces and currently play all original music.
Joseph Murphy was appointed saxophone professor at Mansfield University, Pennsylvania in 1987 and during this time he has also been director of bands, department chair, and taught a variety of courses. He has a bachelor of music education from Bowling Green State University (OH), and masters and doctorate degrees from Northwestern University. Dr Murphy was the music director of Tiffin (OH) Calvert High School from 1983-85 and in 1985/86 he received a Fulbright Award for a year of study in Bordeaux, France, where he received a Premier Prix. Dr Murphy performed a solo recital at Lincoln Center in 1996 and he has performed in many countries throughout the world. He is a clinician for the Selmer Corporation and Rico Corporation and has been recorded on Erol (France), Mark, and Opus One labels. Dr Murphy's memberships include Music Educators National Conference, Music Teachers National Association, North American Saxophone Alliance, National Association of College Wind & Percussion Instructors, College Band Directors National Association, Phi Mu Alpha, and Kappa Kappa Psi. |
