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Anthony Kidonakis is an Associate Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at VanderCook College of Music since 2009. He holds a B.M. in Music Education from Northern Illinois University (NIU), and an M.M. in Music Education from VanderCook (2009), followed by a Master of Wind Performance and Literature from Northwestern University (2012). His performance career includes collaborations with the NIU Wind Ensemble, NIU Jazz Ensemble, and notable artists like Benny Golson and Wynton Marsalis. He has performed on NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno and maintains active local performance engagements.
Professor Kidonakis previously taught band in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 and composed for the Paideia Projects, video documentaries linking Ancient Greek contributions to Western civilization. His roles at VanderCook include teaching saxophone and leading jazz studies programs, alongside serving as a teaching assistant at Northwestern under Dr. Frederick L. Hemke.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His professional focus integrates jazz performance, music education, and interdisciplinary projects blending music with historical studies.
