PERFORMANCES
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Upcoming Performances
2022-2023 Season
September 6, 2022
Jeffrey Heisler Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital (w/ I-Chen Yeh) Saxophone adaptations for saxophone and piano of Dvorak, Bach, Still, Piazzolla, and Milhaud. University Presbyterian Chruch (Adams Rd. - Rochester, MI) - 7:30 p.m.
September 10 - 17, 2022
Assembly Quartet (Jeffrey Heisler, soprano saxophone) Residency at the University of Mississippi
September 23, 2022
Concerto Soloist with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (Rochester, MI) - Performances of Maurice: Tableaux de Provence and Milhaud: Scaramouche - St. Paul's United Methodist Church - 8:00 p.m. https://rochestersymphony.com/product/concert-friday-september-23-2022/
September 30 - October 2, 2022
Saxophonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Ravel: Bolero) - https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-fall/ax-chopin-la-mer-and-bolero
October 24 - November 4, 2022
Teaching Residency (Saxophone) at the University of Michigan
November 13, 2022
Guest Artist - Single Reed Day at the University of Akron
January 14-15, 2023
Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium - George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) - Premieres of saxophone / piano trios by Kevin Day and Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR).
January 20-21, 2023
Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) - Recital / Presentation of "The Pedagogy Project: building repertoire for emerging saxophone quartets" with the Assembly Quartet. World Premieres of works by: Perkins, Hass, Baugher, Bryant, Srivastava, Mackey, Ticheli, Piazzolla, and more.
March 30 - April 2, 2023
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference (NASA) at University of Southern Mississippi
Archived Performances
January 21, 2022
Jeffrey Heisler Faculty Saxophone Recital (Oakland University) - w/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
Transformations: Transcriptions for Saxophone by Ravel, Piazzolla, Saint-Saens, and Dvorak
Varner Recital Hall - 8:00 pm (University Presbyterian)
December 10, 2021
Jonathan Ovalle's faculty recital (Saginaw Valley State University) -- Performance of Marc Mellits' Tight Sweater (ed. Heisler) for Baritone Saxophone, piano, and marimba
November, 12-14 2021
Alto Saxophonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Jader Bignamini, conductor) on Gershwin: Porgy and Bess
November 2021 Assembly Quartet residency at Western Carolina University - World Premiere recording of Jodie Blackshaw's Catango 5 for saxophone quartet and wind ensemble - available on Mark Records in Fall 2022
April 2021 Assembly Quartet residency at Tennessee Tech University - World Premiere of Avner Dorman's Jerusalem (re)Mix (arr. J. Heisler)
Winter 2020 (Heisler Sabbatical): Taiwan Tour (Asian Premiere of Benjamin Taylor's "Get More EPIC" for solo alto saxophone
March 5-9, 2020
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference (Arizona State University)
January 17, 2020
Jeffrey Heisler (Saxophone Soloist) with Ann Arbor Huron High School (Robert Ash, conductor)
@ the Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) Maslanka: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
January 14, 2020
Jeffrey Heisler (Saxophone Soloist) with the Ann Arbor Huron High School Wind Ensemble
(Robert Ash, conductor) Maslanka: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
December 18, 2019
Jeffrey Heisler (Guest Soloists) with the Rochester High School Wind Ensemble (David Uhrig, conductor) - performance of "Catch me if you Can" by John Williams
November 11, 2019
Stephen Page (University of Texas, Austin) masterclass and recital @ Oakland University
Masterclass @ 4pm | Recital at 7:30pm
Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
October 14, 2019
Guest Artist Masterclass and Recital at Michigan State University
Masterclass @ 5pm | Recital at 8pm (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
October 3, 2019
Guest Artist Masterclass and Recital at Youngstown State University (OH)
Masterclass @ 4pm | Recital at 7:30pm (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
September 12, 2019
Jeffrey Heisler Faculty Saxophone Recital (Oakland University) - w/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
No Strings Attached: String Masterworks by Rachmaninov, Ravel, Piazzolla, and Zwilich
Varner Recital Hall - 7:30 pm (Oakland University)
May 9-12, 2019
Juror: Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
March 21-24, 2019
North American Saxophone Alliance Region 6 Conference (University of Mississippi)
Assembly Quartet performing "Aurum Tetra" by Benjamin Taylor and "Quintet" by Alfred Schnittke (arr. Heisler)
January 25, 2019
Jeffrey Heisler (Saxophone Soloist) with the Eisenhower High School Wind Ensemble (Christopher Traskal, conductor)
@ the Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI)
November 4, 2018
Assembly Quartet with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra
World Premiere of "Aurum Tetra" by Benjamin Taylor (concerto for saxophone quartet and orchestra)
3:00pm -- Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
October 25-28, 2018
American Single Reed Summit - Truman State University
Assembly Quartet (Jeffrey Heisler, soprano saxophone)
World Premiere of "Original Blend" by Bill Ryan (version for saxophone quartet, piano, drum set) arr. J. Heisler
Performance of "Quintet" by Alfred Schnittke (version for saxophone quartet and piano) arr. J. Heisler
September 7, 2018
Faculty Saxophone Recital @ Oakland University (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
Works by: Fitkin, Shrude, Ryan, Higdon, and Part
World Premiere of "Three Preludes" by Benjamin Fuhrman
8:00pm -- Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
March 8-11, 2018
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference (University of Cincinnati)
Assembly Quartet: Quintet by Alfred Schnittke (arr. Heisler)
Jeffrey Heisler (solo): Tight Sweater by Marc Mellits
March 6, 2018
Jean-Michel Goury (France) masterclass and recital @ Oakland University
February 22, 2018
Jeffrey Heisler (Soloist) with the Oakland University Wind Symphony
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Marilyn Shrude @ the CBDNA Conference (Kalamazoo, MI)
February 9-13, 2018
Assembly Quartet - Oakland University Residency
Works by: Lago, Dvorak, Mellits, Taylor, Shude, Fink and Quintet (arr. Heisler) by Alfred Schnittke (I-Chen Yeh, piano)
January 25, 2018
Jeffrey Heisler (Soloist) with the Oakland University Wind Symphony
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Marilyn Shrude @ the Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI)
January 16, 2018
Oakland University Saxophone Studio @ Tuesday Musical of Detroit (Grosse Pointe, MI)
November 21, 2017
Jeffrey Heisler (Soloist) with the Oakland University Wind Symphony
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Marilyn Shrude
October 16, 2017
Otis Murphy (Indiana University) masterclass and recital @ Oakland University
September 20-21, 2017
Assembly Quartet - University of Mississippi Residency
Works by: Lago, Dvorak, Mellits, Taylor, Shude, Fink and the U.S. Premiere of Rasch II by Franco Donatoni
June 11-17, 2017
Carolina Saxophone Camp -- Assembly Quartet
Works by: Lago, Dvorak, Mellits, Taylor, and World Premiere of Changes by Chris Rutkowski
May 10-15, 2017
Taiwan Tour - Heisler / Yeh Duo
Kaohsiung Normal University
Shih Chien University
Tainan University
Trio Music
Taiwanese Premieres of Jennifer Higdon's Dash and David Lang's Vent (versions for saxophone)
April 19, 2017
Heisler OU Faculty Saxophone Recital
Nouveaux sons de la musique française pour saxophone et piano - with I-Chen Yeh, piano
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall
March 30, 2017
Western Michigan University New Music Festival
Performance of Andrea Reinkemeyer's Wild Silk with I-Chen Yeh, piano
March 3-4, 2017
NASA Region 5 Conference
Purdue University (Fort Wayne, IN)
World Premeire of TBA Quartet by: Frank Wiley
Performing works by: Lang, Higdon, and Mellits
February 4, 2017
Heisler / Yeh Duo - nOU Music Ensemble Concert
Featuring the music of Gregory Wanamaker
8:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall
February 3, 2017
Heisler / Yeh Duo - Featured Guest Artists
Western Ontario University (Canada)
Masterclasses and Recital
Works by: Lang, Ravel, Messiaen, Sekhon, and Biedenbender
December 14, 2016
Guest Soloists -- "Georgia on my Mind" (arr. Peterson)
Rochester High School Wind Symphony (Rochester, MI)
November 14-19, 2016
Assembly Quartet "Carolina Tour"
Residency at Western Carolina University
Featured Artists at the South Carolina Chamber Music Series (Lake City, SC)
Music by Shrude, Taylor, Rogers, Maslanka, Dvorak, and Jeanjean
September 26, 2016
Adam Estes, Guest Artist Recital
Hosted by the Oakland University Saxophone Studio
Performance of Jennifer Higdon's DASH for two saxophones and piano
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall
April 22, 2016
Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital
IN TWO WORLDS - Music for saxophone and electronics
Works by: Subotnick, Lennon, JTV and Reich
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall
April 1-2, 2016
University of Mississippi Woodwind Day - Featured Guest Artist
Solo recital featuring works by: Subotnick, Reich, Decruck, JTV, and Sekhon
World Premiere of Jennifer's Higdon's Dash (for two saxophones and piano)
March 14-16, 2016
Assembly Quartet "Texas" Tour -- Works by Shrude, Isaacson, Fink, Taylor, Rogers, Mellits, and JeanJean
3/14: Brownwood, TX (Howard Payne University)
3/15: Stephenville, TX (Tarleton State University)
3/16: Mason ISD
March 10-13, 2016
North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Biennial Conference - Texas Tech University
Assembly Quartet performances of Isaacson: flickering species and Shrude: energy flows nervously... in search of stillness
March 1, 2016
Oakland University Saxophone Day - featuring Timothy McAllister (University of Michigan)
4:00 PM - Masterclass (open to public)
7:30 PM - Timothy McAllister Recital
Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
February 7, 2016
Grosse Pointe Chamber Music Series (MI)
Made in Michigan Recital: Works by Albright, Biedenbender, and Bolcom (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
World Premiere: "Sonata of Puzzles" by Baljinder Sekhon
3:00 PM - Grosse Point War Memorial
January 16-17, 2016
University of Evansville (IN) Woodwind Day - Featured Guest Artist Recital
Works by: Sekhon, Wannamaker, Albright, Berio, and Reich (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
January 10, 2016
Oakland University Saxophone Solo and Ensemble Day
1:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
December 4, 2015
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
Performance of Frank Wiley's Portals of Light (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall (Kent State University)
November 19, 2015
Oakland University Saxophone Day -- featuring John Sampen
(Bowling Green State University)
4:00 PM - Masterclass (open to public)
7:30 PM - John Sampen - Saxophone Recital
Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
November 13-22, 2015
Saxophonist with the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra
Wienberg: The Passenger
Detroit, MI
October 22-24, 2015
Bowling Green State University New Music Festival
Assembly Quartet - Featured Performer
U.S Premiere Performances of Isaacson: flickering species and Shrude: energy flows nervously... in search of stillness
October 11, 2015
Cleveland Composers Guild Concert
Performance of Frank Wiley's Portals of Light (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
3:00 PM - Drinko Hall (Cleveland State University)
Review - Cleveland Classical
September 23, 2015
Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital
American Music for Saxophone - Works by: Weston, Djupstrom, Wiley, and Albright
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
July 9 - 14, 2015
World Saxophone Congress - Strasbourg, France
World and European Premiere Performances of Marilyn Shrude, Kurt Issacson
and Steve Reich
http://www.saxopen.com
May 4, 2015
Assembly Saxophone Quartet w/ the Florence Symphony Orchestra
7:00 PM - Florence, SC
Performance of Philip Glass: Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra
April 19, 2015
Assembly Saxophone Quartet w/ the Motor City Symphony Orchestra
3:00 PM - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
Performance of Philip Glass: Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra
April 10-11, 2015
NASA Region 6 Conference
Assembly Saxophone Quartet
Georgia State University
Performance of Rodgers: Prodigal Child and Taylor: Digital Goldfish
March 13, 2015
Oakland University Faculty Recital - Miles Brown, Bass
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Performance of Xenakis: Charisma
March 28, 2015
The College Music Society (Great Lakes Region) Conference
Michigan State University - 4:00 PM
Performance of Gradient by Baljinder Sekhon with I-Chen Yeh, piano
February 27 and 28, 2015
Saxophonist with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (OH)
Performance of Ravel: Bolero
December 12, 2014
Saxophonist with the Rochester Symphony (MI)
Performance of Bizet: L'Arlesienne Suite
November 17-19, 2014
Assembly Saxophone Quartet Tour
Venues: Bowling Green State University, Wayne State University, Grosse Ille High School (MI), Oregon Public Schools (OH), and Perrysburg High School (OH)
November 21 - 23, 2014
Oakland University Saxophone Weekend - featuring Joe Lulloff (Michigan State University) Jonathan Nichol (Oklahoma) and Jeffrey Loeffert (Oklahoma State)
Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
November 23, 2014
Oakland University Saxophone Weekend - featuring
1:00 PM - Varner Choral Hall - Oakland University
October 25, 2014
Mu Phi Epsilon District Conference - Guest Recital
Works by: Milhaud, Sekhon, Bolcom, and Rachmaninov
October 2, 2014
Oakland University Faculty Recital
6:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Works by: Reich, Sekhon, Stulman, and Wiley
September 28, 2014
Motor City Symphony Orchestra
3:00 PM - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
Performance of Gershwin: American in Paris
May 28 - 31, 2014
Heisler / Yeh Duo: Taiwan and China Tour
Guizhou Normal University and Guizhou University (Guiyang, China)
Masterclasses and Concerts - Works by: Sekhon, Stulman, Franck, Milhaud, Bolcom, Schmitt, Chen Yi, and Leroux
May 22 - 24, 2014
Heisler / Yeh Duo: Taiwan and China Tour
Tung-Hai University and i-Sax Studio (Tai-Chung, Taiwan)
Masterclasses and Recital - Works by: Sekhon, Stulman, Franck, Milhaud, Chen Yi, and Leroux
April 13, 2014
New Music from Bowling Green
CONSTELLATION - 3111 N. Western Ave.
CHICAGO, IL - 8:30pm
Performance of Marc Mellits: Tight Sweater (for baritone saxophone, piano, and percussion)
March 20 - 23, 2014
North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Biennial Conference
University of Illinois - Krannert Center for Performing Arts - Champaign, IL
World Premiere Performance of: Portals of Light for Alto Saxophone and Piano by Frank Wiley (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
http://nasaconference.com
March 10, 2014
Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Works by Leroux, Reich, Mellits, Stulman, and ter Veldhuis
February 19, 2014
Oakland University Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Performance of Mantras (concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble) by Narong Prangcharoen
January 9, 2014
Oakland University Chamber Players
6:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Performance of Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango (transcribed for saxophone by Jeffrey Heisler) and
LINES: for hammers and reed by Thad Andersonw/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
December 6, 2013
Heisler / Yeh Saxophone and Piano Duo Recital
Eisenhower High School (Shelby Twp., MI)
7:00 PM - Performing Arts Auditorium - Eisenhower H.S.
Works by: Sekhon, Milhaud, Piazzolla, Mackey, Bolcom, and Matitia
November 24, 2013
Central Florida Composer's Forum Concert
7:30 PM - Orlando White House - 2000 S. Summerland Ave. Orlando, FL
Heisler / Yeh Saxophone and Piano Duo
World Premiere Performances by Orlando area composers: Thad Anderson, Justin White, Keith Lay, David James Nielsen, Scott Dickinson, Robby Elfman, and Timothy Stulman
http://www.cfcomposers.org/archives/321
November 22, 2013
University of Central Florida
Saxophone Masterlcass 11:00 AM
Heisler / Yeh Saxophone and Piano Duo
1:30 PM - Concert - UCF - Works by: Stulman, Sekhon, Biedenbender, Chen Yi, Lauba, and Bolcom
November 21 - 24, 2013 - Florida Tour (Heisler / Yeh saxophone and piano duo)
November 16, 2013
Oakland University Saxophone (Single Reed / Flute) Day
12:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
www.oakland.edu/woodwindsday
November 9, 2013
Oakland University Faculty Recital (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
8:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Works by: Biedenbender, Sekhon, Chen Yi, and Piazzolla
World Premiere Performance of - Vache Sharafyan: Goats in the Fog
April 27, 2013
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
World Premiere of III by Anthony Donofrio (for saxophone, piano, and percussion)
April 14, 2013
Medina Community Band (Medina, OH)
TBA - Medina Performing Arts Center - Medina, OH
Performance of Georgia on my Mind (arranged for saxophone and band by Russell Peterson)
April 3, 2013
Mid-American Center for Contemporary Music NYC Concert
7:30 PM - Le Possion Rouge - New York City, NY
Performance of SPP (for soprano saxophone and piano) by Philippe Leroux with I-Chen Yeh, piano http://www.lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/new-music-from-bowling-green-april-3rd-2013/
March 20, 2013
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
World Premiere of Let the Darkness Out (sonata for alto saxophone and piano) by Catherine Likhuta
March 1-3, 2013
North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Region V Conference
Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH
Performance of Ekkagata by Timothy Stulman
World Premiere (version for saxophones and piano) of Double Image by David Gillingham
February 26, 2013
Black Squirrel Quintet Tour
Kent State University - Tuscarawas Campus
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud
February 23, 2013
Manchester New Music Festival
TBA - Manchester, Indiana
Performance of Ekkagata (for soprano saxophone and piano) by Timothy Stulman
February 21, 2013
Black Squirrel Quintet Tour
Kent State University - Trumbull Campus
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud
February 15, 2013
Kent State University Faculty Recital (Saxophone and Piano)
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
I-Chen Yeh, piano
Works by: Schmitt, Albright, Messiaen, Matitia and Stulman
January 27, 2013
Kent State University Woodwind Festival
TBA - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud with the Black Squirrel Woodwind Quintet
January 18, 2013
Kent State University All-Star Band Weekend
2:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud with the Black Squirrel Woodwind Quintet. Also, performances of Maslanka: Mountain Roads, Piazzolla: Four for Tango, and Mackey: Strange Humors with the KSU Saxophone Quartet
November 29, 2012
Kent State University Percussion Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
Performance of Gradient 2.0 (saxophone and percussion ensemble) by Baljinder Sekhon
July 18, 2012
Taiwan Concert Tour
Yamaha Artist Center - Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan Premieres of SPP by Philippe Leroux, Ekkagata by Timothy Stulman, and
Still (from Images) by David Biedenbender
March 15-17, 2012
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference
Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
World Premiere of Ekkagata* (for soprano saxophone and piano) by Timothy Stulman
Performance of trust me by Jeff Weston
* denotes winning composition of the NASA Composition Competition
March 10, 2012
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Dance Studios - KSU
World Premiere of Shipbreaking (for alto saxophone and Max/MSP) by Benjamin Taylor
Performance of Grab IT! (for tenor saxophone and video) by Jacob ter Veldhuis
February 20, 2012
Wayne State University Wind Symphony Concert @ Symphony Hall (Detroit, MI)
7:30 p.m. - DSO Symphony Hall (Detroit, MI) http://music.wayne.edu/max.php
Performance of Mantras (concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble) by Narong Prangcharoen
February 25, 2012
Wayne State University Wind Symphony @ CBDNA Region V Conference
11:00 a.m. - Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, MI)
Performance of Mantras (concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble) by Narong Prangcharoen
January 20, 2012
Spring Arbor University Saxophone Recital
7:30 p.m. - Spring Arbor University Department of Music
Works by: Franck, Piazzolla, Etezady, Biedenbender, and Weston (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
December 2, 2011
Kent State University Faculty Saxophone Recital
8:00 p.m. - Ludwig Recital Hall (KSU)
Works by: Franck, Piazzolla, Etezady, Biedenbender, and Weston (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
November 18, 2011
Wayne State University Faculty Saxophone Recital
7:30 p.m. - Schaver Recital Hall (Old Main, WSU)
Works by: Franck, Piazzolla, Etezady, Biedenbender, and Weston (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
October 14, 2011
Bowling Green State University New Music Festival
2:30 p.m. Kobacker Hall (BGSU)
Performance of La Bocca, I Piedi, Il Suono (for 104 saxophones) by Salvatore Sciarrino
October 22, 2011
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 p.m. - Ludwig Recital Hall (KSU)
Guest Performance of Vermont Counterpoint (for saxophones)* by Steve Reich
* arranged for saxophone by Jeff Heisler
April 8, 2011
University of Central Missouri New Music Festival
Guest Performance of Brahma Viharas by Timothy Stulman
10 a.m. - Hart Recital Hall
February 25-26, 2011
North American Saxophone Alliance Region 5 Conference
Northeastern Illinois University
Performance of SPP by Philippe Leroux
February 3, 2011
Faculty Recital - Kent State University (Kent, OH)
Ludwig Recital Hall
New Music for Saxophone and Piano (with I-Chen Yeh)
Works by: Philippe Leroux, Baljinder Sekhon, and Michael Djupstrom
January 27, 2011
Faculty Recital - Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Schaver Recital Hall
New Music for Saxophone and Piano (with I-Chen Yeh)
Works by: Philippe Leroux, Baljinder Sekhon, and Michael Djupstrom
December 11, 2010
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
Ludwig Recital Hall
Performance of Grab IT! (tenor saxophone and video) by Jacob Ter Veldhuis
October 28, 2010
Concerto Performance with the Wayne State University Wind Symphony
Community Arts Auditorium (Detroit, MI)
Performance of Concert Suite (alto saxophone and wind band) by William Bolcom
October 21, 2010
31st Annual BGSU New Music Festival
Kobacker Hall - Bowling Green State University
Performance of SPP (soprano saxophone and piano) by Philippe Leroux (with I-Chen Yeh)
September 18, 2010
Threshold Electroacoustic Festival
Bryan Recital Hall - Bowling Green State University
Performance of To Rise Up (tenor saxophone, piano, and interactive electronics) by Benjamin Taylor (with I-Chen Yeh)
April 2, 2010
Timothy Stulman DMA Composition Recital
BGSU - Bryan Recital
Performance of Brahma Viharas for saxophone(s) and electronics
March 3-6, 2010
NASA Biennial Conference
University of Georgia - Performance of Water by Timothy Stulman and Vermont Counterpoint by Steve Reich
February 11, 2010
Ball State University New Music Festival
Performance of Wild Silk by Andrea Reinkemeyer
February 3, 2010
BGSU Faculty Composers Concert
Performance of Wild Silk by Andrea Reinkemeyer and Trope by Marilyn Shrude
January 26, 2010
Spring Arbor University (Jackson, MI) White Auditorium
Works by: Stulman, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
January 25, 2010
Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Schaver Recital Hall (Old Main)
Works by: Stulman, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
January 21, 2010
Interlochen Academy (Interlochen, MI) The Chapel
Works by: Carrizo, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
January 20, 2010
Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI) Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall
World Premiere of Tight Sweater (version for saxophone, piano, and marimba) by Marc Mellits
Works by: Carrizo, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
October 24, 2009
BGSU New Music Festival Bryan Recital Hall
Primary Colors Trio - Jeff Heisler (saxophone), I-Chen Yeh (piano), and Izzy Huang (percussion)
World Premiere of Wild Silk by Andrea Reinkemeyer
October 13, 2009
Performance of Double Image (Duo Concerto for Saxophones and Wind Ensemble) by David Gillingham
Central Michigan University Wind Ensemble Concert - John E. Williamson, conductor
Jeff Heisler and Shawn Teichmer (saxophone soloists)
April 25, 2009
World Premiere of Double Image (Duo Concerto for Saxophones and Wind Ensemble) by David Gillingham
Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony Concert - Bruce Moss, conductor
Jeff Heisler and Shawn Teichmer (saxophone soloists)
April 7, 2009
Primary Colors Trio @ The Manor House (Toledo, OH)
Works for saxophone, piano, and percussion by Andres Carrizo, David Biedenbender, Astor Piazzolla, and Timothy Stulman
March 26, 2009
Doctoral Recital - Bowling Green State University Bryan Recital Hall (BGSU)
Music for Saxophone and Electronics
Works by: Morton Subotnick, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Steve Reich, and Timothy Stulman
March 24, 2009
Faculty Recital - Wayne State University
Schaver Recital Hall (Old Main, WSU - Detroit, MI)
Music for Saxophone and Electronics
Works by: Morton Subotnick, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Steve Reich, and Timothy Stulman
March 3, 2009
DMA Showcase - BGSU
World Premiere of Encuentros by Andres Carrizo
February 5, 2009
DMA Showcase - BGSU Contemporary Music Week
Works by Steve Reich, Marilyn Shrude, and Timothy Stulman
January 29-30, 2009
Ball State University Festival of New Music
Sursa Hall - BSU
World Premiere of Water by Timothy Stulman
Performances of Postcards by Marilyn Shrude and a sudden change in the consistency of snow by Peter Swendsen
December 2, 2008
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
World Premiere of Vermont Counterpoint* by Steve Reich
*version for saxophone(s) transcribed by Jeff Heisler
November 3, 2008
Faculty Artist Series: Malone University (Canton, OH)
RCC - Stewart Room (Malone University)
World Premiers of Monologue by Chen Yi and Elegy by Louis Andriessen*
Works by: Muczynski, Piazzolla, Biedenbender, and Zwilich
*version for saxophone transcribed by Jeff Heisler
October 25, 2008
BGSU 29th Annual New Music Festival
U.S. Premiere performance of Recit (Chemins VII) by Luciano Berio with the Bowling Green State University Philharmonia*
*version fro alto saxophone and orchestra
June 27, 2008
NYC Concert w/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
5th Avenue Presbyterian Church - New York City
Performance of Djupstrom, Biedenbender, and World Premieres by Robert Ash
April 16-17, 2008
NASA Biennial Conference
University of South Carolina
Performance of In Two Worlds by Morton Subotnick
April 8, 2008
DMA Degree Saxophone Recital
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Reich, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
April 2, 2008
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
Performance of Clepsydre by Bernard Carlosema
February 24, 2008
Saxophone / Percussion Recital w/ Olman Piedra
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
World Premiere of Aperturas by Andres Carrizo
February 12, 2008
DMA Showcase @ The Manor House (Toledo, OH)
World Premiere of Duo for Saxophone and Piano by Martin Blessinger (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
February 6, 2008
BGSU Faculty Composers Concert
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
Performance of Burton Beerman's The Gathering
February 4, 2008
Reich-O-Rama
Wood County Library - Bowling Green, OH
Performance of New York Counterpoint by Steve Reich
November 19, 2007
eyEar (BGSU DMA Collective) Concert
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
Performances of Grab IT! (Ter Veldhuis) and Fireball (Timothy Stulman)
November, 9, 2007
BGSU Second Life Concert
BGSU Student Union
Performances of Walimai (Djupstrom) and Graceful Ghost Rag (Bolcom)
November 4, 2007
BGSU Chamber Orchestra
Bryan Recital Hal
Featured Soloist: La Creation du Monde (Darius Milhaud)
October 20, 2007
BGSU New Music and Art Festival
Performance of Walimai by Michael Djupstrom
October 12, 2007
American "Postcards" Tour
Alma College (Alma, MI) Campus Chapel
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
October 11, 2007
American "Postcards" Tour
Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI) Chamichian Hall
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
October 9, 2007
American "Postcards" Tour
Oakland University (Rochester, MI) Varner Recital Hall
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
April 2007
Minimalism Tour w/ Rubix Saxophone Quartet
April 16, 2007
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
BGSU Union Ballroom
World Premiere of Deaf Ears by Timothy Stulman
March 25, 2007
Saxophone Music of Jacob ter Veldhuis
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall
March 14, 2007
Saxophone / Percussion Recital
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall
World Premieres of Episodes by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and The Miraculous Tale by Halim El-Dabh
February 27, 2007
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall
Performance of Grab IT! by Jacob ter Veldhuis (w/ video)
February 25, 2007
Saxophone Recital
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall World
Premiere of Brahma Viharas by Timothy Stulman
February 23-24, 2007
NASA Region V Conference Vandercook College (Chicago, IL)
Performances of Jacob Ter Veldhuis and Sofia Gubaidulina
February 13, 2007
BGSU Saxophone Ensemble
The Manor House (Toledo, OH) Jeff Heisler, conductor
January 30, 2007
DMA Concert Series
The Manor House (Toledo, OH)
Performances of the music of John Anthony Lennon
November 27, 2006
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
BGSU Union Ballroom
Performance of The Garden of Love by Jacob ter Veldhuis
November 6-12, 2006
Minimalism Tour w/ Rubix Saxophone Quartet
Upcoming Performances
2022-2023 Season
September 6, 2022
Jeffrey Heisler Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital (w/ I-Chen Yeh) Saxophone adaptations for saxophone and piano of Dvorak, Bach, Still, Piazzolla, and Milhaud. University Presbyterian Chruch (Adams Rd. - Rochester, MI) - 7:30 p.m.
September 10 - 17, 2022
Assembly Quartet (Jeffrey Heisler, soprano saxophone) Residency at the University of Mississippi
September 23, 2022
Concerto Soloist with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (Rochester, MI) - Performances of Maurice: Tableaux de Provence and Milhaud: Scaramouche - St. Paul's United Methodist Church - 8:00 p.m. https://rochestersymphony.com/product/concert-friday-september-23-2022/
September 30 - October 2, 2022
Saxophonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Ravel: Bolero) - https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-fall/ax-chopin-la-mer-and-bolero
October 24 - November 4, 2022
Teaching Residency (Saxophone) at the University of Michigan
November 13, 2022
Guest Artist - Single Reed Day at the University of Akron
January 14-15, 2023
Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium - George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) - Premieres of saxophone / piano trios by Kevin Day and Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR).
January 20-21, 2023
Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) - Recital / Presentation of "The Pedagogy Project: building repertoire for emerging saxophone quartets" with the Assembly Quartet. World Premieres of works by: Perkins, Hass, Baugher, Bryant, Srivastava, Mackey, Ticheli, Piazzolla, and more.
March 30 - April 2, 2023
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference (NASA) at University of Southern Mississippi
Archived Performances
January 21, 2022
Jeffrey Heisler Faculty Saxophone Recital (Oakland University) - w/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
Transformations: Transcriptions for Saxophone by Ravel, Piazzolla, Saint-Saens, and Dvorak
Varner Recital Hall - 8:00 pm (University Presbyterian)
December 10, 2021
Jonathan Ovalle's faculty recital (Saginaw Valley State University) -- Performance of Marc Mellits' Tight Sweater (ed. Heisler) for Baritone Saxophone, piano, and marimba
November, 12-14 2021
Alto Saxophonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Jader Bignamini, conductor) on Gershwin: Porgy and Bess
November 2021 Assembly Quartet residency at Western Carolina University - World Premiere recording of Jodie Blackshaw's Catango 5 for saxophone quartet and wind ensemble - available on Mark Records in Fall 2022
April 2021 Assembly Quartet residency at Tennessee Tech University - World Premiere of Avner Dorman's Jerusalem (re)Mix (arr. J. Heisler)
Winter 2020 (Heisler Sabbatical): Taiwan Tour (Asian Premiere of Benjamin Taylor's "Get More EPIC" for solo alto saxophone
March 5-9, 2020
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference (Arizona State University)
January 17, 2020
Jeffrey Heisler (Saxophone Soloist) with Ann Arbor Huron High School (Robert Ash, conductor)
@ the Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI) Maslanka: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
January 14, 2020
Jeffrey Heisler (Saxophone Soloist) with the Ann Arbor Huron High School Wind Ensemble
(Robert Ash, conductor) Maslanka: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
December 18, 2019
Jeffrey Heisler (Guest Soloists) with the Rochester High School Wind Ensemble (David Uhrig, conductor) - performance of "Catch me if you Can" by John Williams
November 11, 2019
Stephen Page (University of Texas, Austin) masterclass and recital @ Oakland University
Masterclass @ 4pm | Recital at 7:30pm
Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
October 14, 2019
Guest Artist Masterclass and Recital at Michigan State University
Masterclass @ 5pm | Recital at 8pm (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
October 3, 2019
Guest Artist Masterclass and Recital at Youngstown State University (OH)
Masterclass @ 4pm | Recital at 7:30pm (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
September 12, 2019
Jeffrey Heisler Faculty Saxophone Recital (Oakland University) - w/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
No Strings Attached: String Masterworks by Rachmaninov, Ravel, Piazzolla, and Zwilich
Varner Recital Hall - 7:30 pm (Oakland University)
May 9-12, 2019
Juror: Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
March 21-24, 2019
North American Saxophone Alliance Region 6 Conference (University of Mississippi)
Assembly Quartet performing "Aurum Tetra" by Benjamin Taylor and "Quintet" by Alfred Schnittke (arr. Heisler)
January 25, 2019
Jeffrey Heisler (Saxophone Soloist) with the Eisenhower High School Wind Ensemble (Christopher Traskal, conductor)
@ the Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI)
November 4, 2018
Assembly Quartet with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra
World Premiere of "Aurum Tetra" by Benjamin Taylor (concerto for saxophone quartet and orchestra)
3:00pm -- Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
October 25-28, 2018
American Single Reed Summit - Truman State University
Assembly Quartet (Jeffrey Heisler, soprano saxophone)
World Premiere of "Original Blend" by Bill Ryan (version for saxophone quartet, piano, drum set) arr. J. Heisler
Performance of "Quintet" by Alfred Schnittke (version for saxophone quartet and piano) arr. J. Heisler
September 7, 2018
Faculty Saxophone Recital @ Oakland University (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
Works by: Fitkin, Shrude, Ryan, Higdon, and Part
World Premiere of "Three Preludes" by Benjamin Fuhrman
8:00pm -- Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
March 8-11, 2018
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference (University of Cincinnati)
Assembly Quartet: Quintet by Alfred Schnittke (arr. Heisler)
Jeffrey Heisler (solo): Tight Sweater by Marc Mellits
March 6, 2018
Jean-Michel Goury (France) masterclass and recital @ Oakland University
February 22, 2018
Jeffrey Heisler (Soloist) with the Oakland University Wind Symphony
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Marilyn Shrude @ the CBDNA Conference (Kalamazoo, MI)
February 9-13, 2018
Assembly Quartet - Oakland University Residency
Works by: Lago, Dvorak, Mellits, Taylor, Shude, Fink and Quintet (arr. Heisler) by Alfred Schnittke (I-Chen Yeh, piano)
January 25, 2018
Jeffrey Heisler (Soloist) with the Oakland University Wind Symphony
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Marilyn Shrude @ the Michigan Music Conference (Grand Rapids, MI)
January 16, 2018
Oakland University Saxophone Studio @ Tuesday Musical of Detroit (Grosse Pointe, MI)
November 21, 2017
Jeffrey Heisler (Soloist) with the Oakland University Wind Symphony
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Marilyn Shrude
October 16, 2017
Otis Murphy (Indiana University) masterclass and recital @ Oakland University
September 20-21, 2017
Assembly Quartet - University of Mississippi Residency
Works by: Lago, Dvorak, Mellits, Taylor, Shude, Fink and the U.S. Premiere of Rasch II by Franco Donatoni
June 11-17, 2017
Carolina Saxophone Camp -- Assembly Quartet
Works by: Lago, Dvorak, Mellits, Taylor, and World Premiere of Changes by Chris Rutkowski
May 10-15, 2017
Taiwan Tour - Heisler / Yeh Duo
Kaohsiung Normal University
Shih Chien University
Tainan University
Trio Music
Taiwanese Premieres of Jennifer Higdon's Dash and David Lang's Vent (versions for saxophone)
April 19, 2017
Heisler OU Faculty Saxophone Recital
Nouveaux sons de la musique française pour saxophone et piano - with I-Chen Yeh, piano
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall
March 30, 2017
Western Michigan University New Music Festival
Performance of Andrea Reinkemeyer's Wild Silk with I-Chen Yeh, piano
March 3-4, 2017
NASA Region 5 Conference
Purdue University (Fort Wayne, IN)
World Premeire of TBA Quartet by: Frank Wiley
Performing works by: Lang, Higdon, and Mellits
February 4, 2017
Heisler / Yeh Duo - nOU Music Ensemble Concert
Featuring the music of Gregory Wanamaker
8:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall
February 3, 2017
Heisler / Yeh Duo - Featured Guest Artists
Western Ontario University (Canada)
Masterclasses and Recital
Works by: Lang, Ravel, Messiaen, Sekhon, and Biedenbender
December 14, 2016
Guest Soloists -- "Georgia on my Mind" (arr. Peterson)
Rochester High School Wind Symphony (Rochester, MI)
November 14-19, 2016
Assembly Quartet "Carolina Tour"
Residency at Western Carolina University
Featured Artists at the South Carolina Chamber Music Series (Lake City, SC)
Music by Shrude, Taylor, Rogers, Maslanka, Dvorak, and Jeanjean
September 26, 2016
Adam Estes, Guest Artist Recital
Hosted by the Oakland University Saxophone Studio
Performance of Jennifer Higdon's DASH for two saxophones and piano
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall
April 22, 2016
Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital
IN TWO WORLDS - Music for saxophone and electronics
Works by: Subotnick, Lennon, JTV and Reich
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall
April 1-2, 2016
University of Mississippi Woodwind Day - Featured Guest Artist
Solo recital featuring works by: Subotnick, Reich, Decruck, JTV, and Sekhon
World Premiere of Jennifer's Higdon's Dash (for two saxophones and piano)
March 14-16, 2016
Assembly Quartet "Texas" Tour -- Works by Shrude, Isaacson, Fink, Taylor, Rogers, Mellits, and JeanJean
3/14: Brownwood, TX (Howard Payne University)
3/15: Stephenville, TX (Tarleton State University)
3/16: Mason ISD
March 10-13, 2016
North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Biennial Conference - Texas Tech University
Assembly Quartet performances of Isaacson: flickering species and Shrude: energy flows nervously... in search of stillness
March 1, 2016
Oakland University Saxophone Day - featuring Timothy McAllister (University of Michigan)
4:00 PM - Masterclass (open to public)
7:30 PM - Timothy McAllister Recital
Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
February 7, 2016
Grosse Pointe Chamber Music Series (MI)
Made in Michigan Recital: Works by Albright, Biedenbender, and Bolcom (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
World Premiere: "Sonata of Puzzles" by Baljinder Sekhon
3:00 PM - Grosse Point War Memorial
January 16-17, 2016
University of Evansville (IN) Woodwind Day - Featured Guest Artist Recital
Works by: Sekhon, Wannamaker, Albright, Berio, and Reich (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
January 10, 2016
Oakland University Saxophone Solo and Ensemble Day
1:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
December 4, 2015
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
Performance of Frank Wiley's Portals of Light (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall (Kent State University)
November 19, 2015
Oakland University Saxophone Day -- featuring John Sampen
(Bowling Green State University)
4:00 PM - Masterclass (open to public)
7:30 PM - John Sampen - Saxophone Recital
Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
November 13-22, 2015
Saxophonist with the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra
Wienberg: The Passenger
Detroit, MI
October 22-24, 2015
Bowling Green State University New Music Festival
Assembly Quartet - Featured Performer
U.S Premiere Performances of Isaacson: flickering species and Shrude: energy flows nervously... in search of stillness
October 11, 2015
Cleveland Composers Guild Concert
Performance of Frank Wiley's Portals of Light (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
3:00 PM - Drinko Hall (Cleveland State University)
Review - Cleveland Classical
September 23, 2015
Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital
American Music for Saxophone - Works by: Weston, Djupstrom, Wiley, and Albright
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall (Oakland University)
July 9 - 14, 2015
World Saxophone Congress - Strasbourg, France
World and European Premiere Performances of Marilyn Shrude, Kurt Issacson
and Steve Reich
http://www.saxopen.com
May 4, 2015
Assembly Saxophone Quartet w/ the Florence Symphony Orchestra
7:00 PM - Florence, SC
Performance of Philip Glass: Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra
April 19, 2015
Assembly Saxophone Quartet w/ the Motor City Symphony Orchestra
3:00 PM - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
Performance of Philip Glass: Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra
April 10-11, 2015
NASA Region 6 Conference
Assembly Saxophone Quartet
Georgia State University
Performance of Rodgers: Prodigal Child and Taylor: Digital Goldfish
March 13, 2015
Oakland University Faculty Recital - Miles Brown, Bass
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Performance of Xenakis: Charisma
March 28, 2015
The College Music Society (Great Lakes Region) Conference
Michigan State University - 4:00 PM
Performance of Gradient by Baljinder Sekhon with I-Chen Yeh, piano
February 27 and 28, 2015
Saxophonist with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (OH)
Performance of Ravel: Bolero
December 12, 2014
Saxophonist with the Rochester Symphony (MI)
Performance of Bizet: L'Arlesienne Suite
November 17-19, 2014
Assembly Saxophone Quartet Tour
Venues: Bowling Green State University, Wayne State University, Grosse Ille High School (MI), Oregon Public Schools (OH), and Perrysburg High School (OH)
November 21 - 23, 2014
Oakland University Saxophone Weekend - featuring Joe Lulloff (Michigan State University) Jonathan Nichol (Oklahoma) and Jeffrey Loeffert (Oklahoma State)
Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
November 23, 2014
Oakland University Saxophone Weekend - featuring
1:00 PM - Varner Choral Hall - Oakland University
October 25, 2014
Mu Phi Epsilon District Conference - Guest Recital
Works by: Milhaud, Sekhon, Bolcom, and Rachmaninov
October 2, 2014
Oakland University Faculty Recital
6:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Works by: Reich, Sekhon, Stulman, and Wiley
September 28, 2014
Motor City Symphony Orchestra
3:00 PM - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
Performance of Gershwin: American in Paris
May 28 - 31, 2014
Heisler / Yeh Duo: Taiwan and China Tour
Guizhou Normal University and Guizhou University (Guiyang, China)
Masterclasses and Concerts - Works by: Sekhon, Stulman, Franck, Milhaud, Bolcom, Schmitt, Chen Yi, and Leroux
May 22 - 24, 2014
Heisler / Yeh Duo: Taiwan and China Tour
Tung-Hai University and i-Sax Studio (Tai-Chung, Taiwan)
Masterclasses and Recital - Works by: Sekhon, Stulman, Franck, Milhaud, Chen Yi, and Leroux
April 13, 2014
New Music from Bowling Green
CONSTELLATION - 3111 N. Western Ave.
CHICAGO, IL - 8:30pm
Performance of Marc Mellits: Tight Sweater (for baritone saxophone, piano, and percussion)
March 20 - 23, 2014
North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Biennial Conference
University of Illinois - Krannert Center for Performing Arts - Champaign, IL
World Premiere Performance of: Portals of Light for Alto Saxophone and Piano by Frank Wiley (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
http://nasaconference.com
March 10, 2014
Oakland University Faculty Saxophone Recital
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Works by Leroux, Reich, Mellits, Stulman, and ter Veldhuis
February 19, 2014
Oakland University Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Performance of Mantras (concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble) by Narong Prangcharoen
January 9, 2014
Oakland University Chamber Players
6:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Performance of Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango (transcribed for saxophone by Jeffrey Heisler) and
LINES: for hammers and reed by Thad Andersonw/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
December 6, 2013
Heisler / Yeh Saxophone and Piano Duo Recital
Eisenhower High School (Shelby Twp., MI)
7:00 PM - Performing Arts Auditorium - Eisenhower H.S.
Works by: Sekhon, Milhaud, Piazzolla, Mackey, Bolcom, and Matitia
November 24, 2013
Central Florida Composer's Forum Concert
7:30 PM - Orlando White House - 2000 S. Summerland Ave. Orlando, FL
Heisler / Yeh Saxophone and Piano Duo
World Premiere Performances by Orlando area composers: Thad Anderson, Justin White, Keith Lay, David James Nielsen, Scott Dickinson, Robby Elfman, and Timothy Stulman
http://www.cfcomposers.org/archives/321
November 22, 2013
University of Central Florida
Saxophone Masterlcass 11:00 AM
Heisler / Yeh Saxophone and Piano Duo
1:30 PM - Concert - UCF - Works by: Stulman, Sekhon, Biedenbender, Chen Yi, Lauba, and Bolcom
November 21 - 24, 2013 - Florida Tour (Heisler / Yeh saxophone and piano duo)
November 16, 2013
Oakland University Saxophone (Single Reed / Flute) Day
12:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
www.oakland.edu/woodwindsday
November 9, 2013
Oakland University Faculty Recital (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
8:00 PM - Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University
Works by: Biedenbender, Sekhon, Chen Yi, and Piazzolla
World Premiere Performance of - Vache Sharafyan: Goats in the Fog
April 27, 2013
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
World Premiere of III by Anthony Donofrio (for saxophone, piano, and percussion)
April 14, 2013
Medina Community Band (Medina, OH)
TBA - Medina Performing Arts Center - Medina, OH
Performance of Georgia on my Mind (arranged for saxophone and band by Russell Peterson)
April 3, 2013
Mid-American Center for Contemporary Music NYC Concert
7:30 PM - Le Possion Rouge - New York City, NY
Performance of SPP (for soprano saxophone and piano) by Philippe Leroux with I-Chen Yeh, piano http://www.lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/new-music-from-bowling-green-april-3rd-2013/
March 20, 2013
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
World Premiere of Let the Darkness Out (sonata for alto saxophone and piano) by Catherine Likhuta
March 1-3, 2013
North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Region V Conference
Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH
Performance of Ekkagata by Timothy Stulman
World Premiere (version for saxophones and piano) of Double Image by David Gillingham
February 26, 2013
Black Squirrel Quintet Tour
Kent State University - Tuscarawas Campus
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud
February 23, 2013
Manchester New Music Festival
TBA - Manchester, Indiana
Performance of Ekkagata (for soprano saxophone and piano) by Timothy Stulman
February 21, 2013
Black Squirrel Quintet Tour
Kent State University - Trumbull Campus
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud
February 15, 2013
Kent State University Faculty Recital (Saxophone and Piano)
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
I-Chen Yeh, piano
Works by: Schmitt, Albright, Messiaen, Matitia and Stulman
January 27, 2013
Kent State University Woodwind Festival
TBA - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud with the Black Squirrel Woodwind Quintet
January 18, 2013
Kent State University All-Star Band Weekend
2:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
Performance of Scaramouche (saxophone and woodwind quintet) by Darius Milhaud with the Black Squirrel Woodwind Quintet. Also, performances of Maslanka: Mountain Roads, Piazzolla: Four for Tango, and Mackey: Strange Humors with the KSU Saxophone Quartet
November 29, 2012
Kent State University Percussion Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Ludwig Recital Hall - KSU
Performance of Gradient 2.0 (saxophone and percussion ensemble) by Baljinder Sekhon
July 18, 2012
Taiwan Concert Tour
Yamaha Artist Center - Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan Premieres of SPP by Philippe Leroux, Ekkagata by Timothy Stulman, and
Still (from Images) by David Biedenbender
March 15-17, 2012
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference
Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
World Premiere of Ekkagata* (for soprano saxophone and piano) by Timothy Stulman
Performance of trust me by Jeff Weston
* denotes winning composition of the NASA Composition Competition
March 10, 2012
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 PM - Dance Studios - KSU
World Premiere of Shipbreaking (for alto saxophone and Max/MSP) by Benjamin Taylor
Performance of Grab IT! (for tenor saxophone and video) by Jacob ter Veldhuis
February 20, 2012
Wayne State University Wind Symphony Concert @ Symphony Hall (Detroit, MI)
7:30 p.m. - DSO Symphony Hall (Detroit, MI) http://music.wayne.edu/max.php
Performance of Mantras (concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble) by Narong Prangcharoen
February 25, 2012
Wayne State University Wind Symphony @ CBDNA Region V Conference
11:00 a.m. - Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, MI)
Performance of Mantras (concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble) by Narong Prangcharoen
January 20, 2012
Spring Arbor University Saxophone Recital
7:30 p.m. - Spring Arbor University Department of Music
Works by: Franck, Piazzolla, Etezady, Biedenbender, and Weston (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
December 2, 2011
Kent State University Faculty Saxophone Recital
8:00 p.m. - Ludwig Recital Hall (KSU)
Works by: Franck, Piazzolla, Etezady, Biedenbender, and Weston (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
November 18, 2011
Wayne State University Faculty Saxophone Recital
7:30 p.m. - Schaver Recital Hall (Old Main, WSU)
Works by: Franck, Piazzolla, Etezady, Biedenbender, and Weston (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
October 14, 2011
Bowling Green State University New Music Festival
2:30 p.m. Kobacker Hall (BGSU)
Performance of La Bocca, I Piedi, Il Suono (for 104 saxophones) by Salvatore Sciarrino
October 22, 2011
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
8:00 p.m. - Ludwig Recital Hall (KSU)
Guest Performance of Vermont Counterpoint (for saxophones)* by Steve Reich
* arranged for saxophone by Jeff Heisler
April 8, 2011
University of Central Missouri New Music Festival
Guest Performance of Brahma Viharas by Timothy Stulman
10 a.m. - Hart Recital Hall
February 25-26, 2011
North American Saxophone Alliance Region 5 Conference
Northeastern Illinois University
Performance of SPP by Philippe Leroux
February 3, 2011
Faculty Recital - Kent State University (Kent, OH)
Ludwig Recital Hall
New Music for Saxophone and Piano (with I-Chen Yeh)
Works by: Philippe Leroux, Baljinder Sekhon, and Michael Djupstrom
January 27, 2011
Faculty Recital - Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Schaver Recital Hall
New Music for Saxophone and Piano (with I-Chen Yeh)
Works by: Philippe Leroux, Baljinder Sekhon, and Michael Djupstrom
December 11, 2010
Kent State University New Music Ensemble Concert
Ludwig Recital Hall
Performance of Grab IT! (tenor saxophone and video) by Jacob Ter Veldhuis
October 28, 2010
Concerto Performance with the Wayne State University Wind Symphony
Community Arts Auditorium (Detroit, MI)
Performance of Concert Suite (alto saxophone and wind band) by William Bolcom
October 21, 2010
31st Annual BGSU New Music Festival
Kobacker Hall - Bowling Green State University
Performance of SPP (soprano saxophone and piano) by Philippe Leroux (with I-Chen Yeh)
September 18, 2010
Threshold Electroacoustic Festival
Bryan Recital Hall - Bowling Green State University
Performance of To Rise Up (tenor saxophone, piano, and interactive electronics) by Benjamin Taylor (with I-Chen Yeh)
April 2, 2010
Timothy Stulman DMA Composition Recital
BGSU - Bryan Recital
Performance of Brahma Viharas for saxophone(s) and electronics
March 3-6, 2010
NASA Biennial Conference
University of Georgia - Performance of Water by Timothy Stulman and Vermont Counterpoint by Steve Reich
February 11, 2010
Ball State University New Music Festival
Performance of Wild Silk by Andrea Reinkemeyer
February 3, 2010
BGSU Faculty Composers Concert
Performance of Wild Silk by Andrea Reinkemeyer and Trope by Marilyn Shrude
January 26, 2010
Spring Arbor University (Jackson, MI) White Auditorium
Works by: Stulman, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
January 25, 2010
Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Schaver Recital Hall (Old Main)
Works by: Stulman, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
January 21, 2010
Interlochen Academy (Interlochen, MI) The Chapel
Works by: Carrizo, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
January 20, 2010
Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI) Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall
World Premiere of Tight Sweater (version for saxophone, piano, and marimba) by Marc Mellits
Works by: Carrizo, Chambers, Mellits, and Reinkemeyer
October 24, 2009
BGSU New Music Festival Bryan Recital Hall
Primary Colors Trio - Jeff Heisler (saxophone), I-Chen Yeh (piano), and Izzy Huang (percussion)
World Premiere of Wild Silk by Andrea Reinkemeyer
October 13, 2009
Performance of Double Image (Duo Concerto for Saxophones and Wind Ensemble) by David Gillingham
Central Michigan University Wind Ensemble Concert - John E. Williamson, conductor
Jeff Heisler and Shawn Teichmer (saxophone soloists)
April 25, 2009
World Premiere of Double Image (Duo Concerto for Saxophones and Wind Ensemble) by David Gillingham
Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony Concert - Bruce Moss, conductor
Jeff Heisler and Shawn Teichmer (saxophone soloists)
April 7, 2009
Primary Colors Trio @ The Manor House (Toledo, OH)
Works for saxophone, piano, and percussion by Andres Carrizo, David Biedenbender, Astor Piazzolla, and Timothy Stulman
March 26, 2009
Doctoral Recital - Bowling Green State University Bryan Recital Hall (BGSU)
Music for Saxophone and Electronics
Works by: Morton Subotnick, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Steve Reich, and Timothy Stulman
March 24, 2009
Faculty Recital - Wayne State University
Schaver Recital Hall (Old Main, WSU - Detroit, MI)
Music for Saxophone and Electronics
Works by: Morton Subotnick, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Steve Reich, and Timothy Stulman
March 3, 2009
DMA Showcase - BGSU
World Premiere of Encuentros by Andres Carrizo
February 5, 2009
DMA Showcase - BGSU Contemporary Music Week
Works by Steve Reich, Marilyn Shrude, and Timothy Stulman
January 29-30, 2009
Ball State University Festival of New Music
Sursa Hall - BSU
World Premiere of Water by Timothy Stulman
Performances of Postcards by Marilyn Shrude and a sudden change in the consistency of snow by Peter Swendsen
December 2, 2008
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
World Premiere of Vermont Counterpoint* by Steve Reich
*version for saxophone(s) transcribed by Jeff Heisler
November 3, 2008
Faculty Artist Series: Malone University (Canton, OH)
RCC - Stewart Room (Malone University)
World Premiers of Monologue by Chen Yi and Elegy by Louis Andriessen*
Works by: Muczynski, Piazzolla, Biedenbender, and Zwilich
*version for saxophone transcribed by Jeff Heisler
October 25, 2008
BGSU 29th Annual New Music Festival
U.S. Premiere performance of Recit (Chemins VII) by Luciano Berio with the Bowling Green State University Philharmonia*
*version fro alto saxophone and orchestra
June 27, 2008
NYC Concert w/ I-Chen Yeh, piano
5th Avenue Presbyterian Church - New York City
Performance of Djupstrom, Biedenbender, and World Premieres by Robert Ash
April 16-17, 2008
NASA Biennial Conference
University of South Carolina
Performance of In Two Worlds by Morton Subotnick
April 8, 2008
DMA Degree Saxophone Recital
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Reich, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
April 2, 2008
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
Performance of Clepsydre by Bernard Carlosema
February 24, 2008
Saxophone / Percussion Recital w/ Olman Piedra
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
World Premiere of Aperturas by Andres Carrizo
February 12, 2008
DMA Showcase @ The Manor House (Toledo, OH)
World Premiere of Duo for Saxophone and Piano by Martin Blessinger (with I-Chen Yeh, piano)
February 6, 2008
BGSU Faculty Composers Concert
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
Performance of Burton Beerman's The Gathering
February 4, 2008
Reich-O-Rama
Wood County Library - Bowling Green, OH
Performance of New York Counterpoint by Steve Reich
November 19, 2007
eyEar (BGSU DMA Collective) Concert
Bryan Recital Hall - BGSU
Performances of Grab IT! (Ter Veldhuis) and Fireball (Timothy Stulman)
November, 9, 2007
BGSU Second Life Concert
BGSU Student Union
Performances of Walimai (Djupstrom) and Graceful Ghost Rag (Bolcom)
November 4, 2007
BGSU Chamber Orchestra
Bryan Recital Hal
Featured Soloist: La Creation du Monde (Darius Milhaud)
October 20, 2007
BGSU New Music and Art Festival
Performance of Walimai by Michael Djupstrom
October 12, 2007
American "Postcards" Tour
Alma College (Alma, MI) Campus Chapel
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
October 11, 2007
American "Postcards" Tour
Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI) Chamichian Hall
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
October 9, 2007
American "Postcards" Tour
Oakland University (Rochester, MI) Varner Recital Hall
Works by: Adams, Albright, Babbitt, Bolcom, Djupstrom, Husa, Rzweski, Shrude, and Zwilich
April 2007
Minimalism Tour w/ Rubix Saxophone Quartet
April 16, 2007
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
BGSU Union Ballroom
World Premiere of Deaf Ears by Timothy Stulman
March 25, 2007
Saxophone Music of Jacob ter Veldhuis
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall
March 14, 2007
Saxophone / Percussion Recital
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall
World Premieres of Episodes by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and The Miraculous Tale by Halim El-Dabh
February 27, 2007
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall
Performance of Grab IT! by Jacob ter Veldhuis (w/ video)
February 25, 2007
Saxophone Recital
BGSU Bryan Recital Hall World
Premiere of Brahma Viharas by Timothy Stulman
February 23-24, 2007
NASA Region V Conference Vandercook College (Chicago, IL)
Performances of Jacob Ter Veldhuis and Sofia Gubaidulina
February 13, 2007
BGSU Saxophone Ensemble
The Manor House (Toledo, OH) Jeff Heisler, conductor
January 30, 2007
DMA Concert Series
The Manor House (Toledo, OH)
Performances of the music of John Anthony Lennon
November 27, 2006
BGSU New Music Ensemble Concert
BGSU Union Ballroom
Performance of The Garden of Love by Jacob ter Veldhuis
November 6-12, 2006
Minimalism Tour w/ Rubix Saxophone Quartet