Andrew GAFFEY
JLV AMBASSADOR
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The JLV ligatures offer me a sound and flexibility I never imagined possible.
With them, every reed responds better, and I can finally focus entirely on my performance.
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF ANDREW GAFFEY
Andrew Gaffey, a versatile saxophonist with a passion for contemporary creation, stands out for the richness of his collaborations and his performances in the United States and internationally.
A teacher at Illinois Wesleyan University, he skillfully combines an academic career with an active life as a performer.
Currently a doctoral student and University Fellow at the University of Illinois, he is establishing himself as a rising figure of modern saxophone.
Comfortable in the music of Monteverdi as well as that of Berio, Andrew Gaffey is quickly establishing himself as a well-rounded saxophonist and a highly appreciated teacher.
His career has taken him throughout the United States and abroad, with notable appearances at the Darmstädter Ferienkurse, the Cleveland Institute of Music, Indiana University, Indiana State University, and the University of Central Arkansas.
A passionate advocate for contemporary creation, Andrew collaborates actively with numerous composers.
He has recently premiered works by:
➤ Christopher Cerrone
➤ Emma Cardon
➤ Trevor Van Der Velde
➤ Max Miller
He is also the saxophonist of the Illinois Modern Ensemble and was a founding member of the Vanderbilt Contemporary Music Ensemble, marking his sustained commitment to today’s music.
His orchestral activity has led him to perform with:
➤ Danville Symphony Orchestra
➤ Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra
➤ Sinfonia da Camera
➤ Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
On the pedagogical side, Andrew Gaffey currently teaches at Illinois Wesleyan University.
He has also been part of the summer teaching staff of:
➤ University of Central Arkansas
➤ Illinois State University
➤ University of Illinois
He is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Illinois, where he is a teaching assistant in saxophone and has been named a University Fellow.
He also holds degrees from Florida State University and Vanderbilt University.
His teachers include:
➤ Nicki Roman
➤ Debra Richtmeyer
➤ Geoffrey Deibel
➤ Brian Utley
HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT
The JLV ligatures offer me a sound and flexibility I never thought possible with a ligature!
With JLV, every reed plays better, and I can spend more time focusing on my performance!
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