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Neil Wetzel is an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at Moravian University, where he teaches saxophone, directs the BIG Band, and oversees the jazz studies program. He holds a B.M. and M.A.T. from the University of the Arts and an Ed.D. from Columbia University, focusing on learning theories and jazz pedagogy.
- Education: B.M., M.A.T. (University of the Arts); Ed.D. (Columbia University)
His research and expertise span jazz pedagogy, saxophone performance (both classical and jazz), jazz history, improvisation, woodwind instruction, and music theory. He authored the textbook Learning Jazz Language (2010) and published on jazz pedagogical methods.
Wetzel's scholarly work and performances highlight jazz education and saxophone training, bridging classical and jazz traditions. His article on jazz sound for classical saxophonists contributes to pedagogical practices in music education.
- Scientific Awards: 1999 Grammy for Best Pop Traditional Performance.
As an educator, he founded the July Jazz Getaway summer camp and has collaborated with jazz legends like Clark Terry and Johnny Mathis. He has performed internationally, directed ensembles, and produced multiple albums as a leader and sideman.
