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Todd Groves is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Saxophone at the Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn College, within the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. A versatile New York City-based performer and composer, he specializes in saxophones, flutes, clarinets, and ethnic woodwinds, with extensive experience in jazz, classical, commercial, and ethnic music settings.
- Performs with ensembles like the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
- Active as a composer/arranger with works premiered at Carnegie Hall and the World Saxophone Congress
- Educator with faculty roles at University of Delaware, Rowan University, and Pennington School
His research interests align with woodwind performance techniques, cross-genre composition, and music pedagogy. Todd has earned recognition for his work on Grammy-winning recordings and Broadway productions.
Key Awards:
- Grammy Award for MET Opera's Porgy and Bess
As an educator, he teaches private lessons and provides masterclasses in New York and New Jersey, focusing on preparing students for regional and state-level auditions.
