Welcome

Welcome to the official homepage of Central PA based jazz saxophonist and music instructor Joel Spangler. Feel free to click around the various parts of my site on the menu above.

Background:

I have been studying and playing the saxophone in classical and jazz environments for over 15 years. I am also an alumnus of Berklee College of Music, class of '03.

My education at Berklee was focused primarily on jazz performance, as well as Music Production and Engineering. I also studied composition, arranging, conducting, traditional theory, advanced jazz theory, and advanced ear training.

Although most of my playing and studies have been jazz oriented, I have also spent a lot of time working on classical repertoire and technique, which I believe is a necessity to be able to play any other style of music well. I use this methodology with my students as well.

What I Play:

I currently play with The Eclipse Trio, a jazz trio featuring NYC's Bill Henry on guitar, and Baltimore's Charles Steinhauser on upright bass. If you would like to have us play for a function, or at your venue, do not hesitate to contact me. More information on this group, as well as recordings can be found at http://www.myspace.com/theeclipsetrio

I also have a duo, trio, and quartet available to play at church events. We play a mix of contemporary christian music, as well as traditional hymns set to a modern, light style. If you would be interested in having my group play at your church, or church music event, please contact me for more information.

Contact:

I am currently available on a free-lance or contract basis for the following services.

Recording (Engineer/Production)
Live Sound (FOH and Monitor Engineer, Consulting, Installation)
Live performance (Saxophone/Bass)
Teaching (specializing in Woodwinds, Music Theory, Jazz Theory, and Improvisation)

For any of these services, or for booking for any of my groups, please do not hesitate to contact me at:

Email: joelsp@gmail.com
Phone: 717-659-6621