Wilson POFFENBERGER
JLV AMBASSADOR
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The JLV Ligature offers exceptional response and
unmatched ease of play.
The gold-plated version reveals a wide spectrum of tonal colors: a true asset for my concerts!
THE BIOGRAPHY OF WILSON POFFENBERGER
American saxophonist, versatile and visionary, Wilson Poffenberger combines virtuosity, pedagogy, and innovation.
As a soloist, chamber musician, and committed creator, he champions contemporary music through commissioned works, interdisciplinary projects, and high-level teaching.
An inspiring ambassador of the saxophone and musical creation.
Described as an "admirably talented musician" (The News-Gazette), saxophonist Wilson Poffenberger, based in South Georgia, is highly sought after as a soloist, educator, chamber musician, and improviser.
He is currently a saxophone professor at Valdosta State University, teaching classical and jazz saxophone, jazz improvisation, woodwind methods, and chamber music.
An Accomplished Soloist and Chamber Musician
Wilson Poffenberger has performed as a soloist with prestigious ensembles and orchestras:
➤ Mostly Modern Orchestra
➤ Sinfonia da Camera
➤ Boston Modern Orchestra Project
➤ contraBAND Ensemble
➤ Illinois Modern Ensemble
➤ Illinois Wind Symphony
➤ Dana Symphony Orchestra
➤ Youngstown State University Percussion Ensemble
➤ Hagerstown Municipal Band
He has presented recitals across the United States and internationally at renowned festivals and conferences, including:
➤ Boston New Music Initiative
➤ Cortona Sessions for New Music
➤ Boston Conservatory at Berklee New Music Festival
➤ XVIII World Saxophone Congress (Zagreb, Croatia)
➤ EMS60 Conference
➤ Splice New Music Festival
➤ International Saxophone Symposium
➤ North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference
➤ Duquesne Saxophone Day
➤ Fondation des États-Unis and Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre (Paris)
Awards and Recognition
His talent has been recognized with numerous prizes:
➤ UI Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition
➤ American Prize Chamber Music Competition
➤ Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
➤ North American Saxophone Alliance Quartet Competition
➤ Mostly Modern Festival Concerto Competition
➤ Krannert Debut Artist Competition
➤ Enkor International Woodwind and Brass Competition
➤ Harriet Hale Woolley Award
➤ Dana Young Artist Competition
A highly sought-after educator, Wilson conducts masterclasses at prestigious institutions such as:
➤ University of Georgia
➤ University of Florida
➤ Georgia State University
➤ New England Conservatory
➤ Duquesne University
➤ Texas A&M International University
A Major Figure in Contemporary Music
A committed advocate of new music, Wilson Poffenberger has premiered and commissioned over 30 works by composers including:
Matthew Aucoin, Annika Socolofsky, Robert Lemay, Étienne Rolin, Badie Khaleghian, Alexis Bacon, Gregory Wanamaker, Carolyn Borcherding, Joel Love, Susanna Hancock, David Biedenbender, Elsie Bae Han, Drew Farrar, and many others.
He is co-founder of RE:duo (saxophone & alto), an innovative ensemble dedicated to expanding artistic boundaries through innovative and interdisciplinary programming.
RE:duo has performed in residencies and major festivals, including:
➤ Composers Conference
➤ Avaloch Farms Music Institute
➤ Cortona Sessions for New Music
➤ Splice Institute
➤ International Saxophone Symposium
➤ North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference
➤ Boston Conservatory at Berklee
➤ University of North Texas
Education and Artistic Research
Wilson Poffenberger holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where his research focused on creating a resource for free improvisation for classical saxophonists.
He also holds a Master of Music from Youngstown State University, a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and completed additional studies at the CRR of Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris) and at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Contemporary Classical Music Performance Program – CCMP).
Wilson Poffenberger exclusively plays Selmer Paris instruments and is an official JLV Sound Ambassador.
HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT
The JLV Ligature offers a high level of response and
unmatched ease of play.
I am currently using the gold-plated version, which provides a spectrum of tonal colors in my artistic toolkit.
I look forward to many more concerts with my JLV Ligature!
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