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Dr. Brian Hanegan serves as Associate Professor of Music at Augustana University's School of Music Education in Sioux Falls. He directs the Northlanders Jazz Ensemble, AU Jazz Combo, and AU Rock Combo, and teaches studio saxophone, jazz improvisation, saxophone quartet, and the history of jazz, blues and rock. Additionally, he supervises the annual Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival.
His educational background includes a DMA in Music Performance from North Dakota State University (2017), an M.M. in Music Performance from the University of South Dakota (2013), and a BMA in Music Education from Northern State University (2009).
Dr. Hanegan's professional focus centers on jazz, rock, and blues performance and pedagogy. As an active performer across the Midwest, he leads the Brian Hanegan Quintet and the band Goodroad while maintaining extensive collaborative work with major artists and orchestras. His creative output includes the 2021 debut album 'Constellation', reflecting his commitment to contemporary jazz composition and improvisation.
His career trajectory spans international touring with Carnival Cruise Lines (including musical directorship in 2012), performances with The Temptations and Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and opening slots for major acts like Cheap Trick and Heart. He maintains professional recognition as an Aaron Drake Mouthpieces Performing Artist.
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