- Larry Teal
Larry Teal (1905-1984) was a noted
saxophone teacher.Teal became the first full-time professor of saxophone at any American university when he was appointed to the faculty of the
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 1953. He remained the professor of saxophone there until he retired in 1974, at which time he was given the title "professor emeritus."During his 21 years at the university, Teal taught over 100 college saxophone students, many of whom went on to become successful teachers and performers. In this way he had an unusual degree of influence over the direction and quality of classical saxophone teaching in America.
His students included:
*Donald Sinta , who succeeded him as professor of saxophone at the University of Michigan
*Steven Mauk, professor of saxophone atIthaca College
*Patrick Meighan , now professor of saxophone atFlorida State University
*John Sampen , now professor of saxophone atBowling Green State University
*Joe Henderson
*John Nichol, professor of saxophone atCentral Michigan University
*Jerry D. Luedders, professor of music and saxophone atCalifornia State University, Northridge
*Fred W. Becker, Musician and Teacher
*Dr. Randall E. Reese, Associate Professor of Music atArmstrong Atlantic State University
*Kenny Millions Teal wrote several books for use by saxophone students and teachers, including:
*"The Art of Saxophone Playing" (1963) ISBN 0-874870-57-7
*"Melodies for the Young Saxophonist"
*"The Saxophonist's Workbook" "(need ISBN)"
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