Rick Hirsch is an award-winning composer, arranger, and saxophonist who began his career as a personal music copyist for Bob Mintzer and Toshiko Akiyoshi. He has written music for jazz icons Yusef Lateef, Tito Puente, the Yellowjackets, and Eddie Henderson; the Capitol Quartet; and the storied Penn State Blue Band, to name a few. Hirsch's works for jazz ensemble, saxophone quartet, band, and orchestra is published by Alfred, FJH, and HirschMusic. Hirsch is an inspiring educator with an active independent teaching studio and frequent appearances as a guest conductor. His CD "Pocono Git-Down" (Rick Hirsch’s Big Ol’ Band) is on Spotify, etc. He has degrees from UMass-Amherst and Northern Illinois University.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US EST