ALEX EICHELBAUM
Clarinet / Saxophone
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Alex is an active conductor and performer on clarinet as well as alto and tenor saxophones. He completed an Honours Degree in Classical Performance Clarinet at the University of Auckland, with secondary studies in saxophone performance and conducting.
As an instrumentalist, he has been prolific in his output. He spent three years touring New Zealand as 1st clarinet and tenor saxophonist with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band. Accolades earned include the Annual Adjudicators' Awards for his performances on solo clarinet and with the UoACB Saxophone Quartet in the 2015 NZCBA National Festival. He has also given critically acclaimed performances of contemporary music, receiving a Lilburn Trust Performance Award in 2013 and 2015 from the University of Auckland.
He has assisted in the formation, running, and performed as both Assistant Conductor and Concertmaster of the NZ Youth Symphonic Winds. He previously worked as Music Director of the University of Auckland Concert Band, Auckland Wind Orchestra, King’s College Bands and Orchestras, and the North Shore Concert Band. He is the current Music Director of the ACG Parnell College Bands
Having performed a wide variety of music, including musicals, pop, jazz, and contemporary, he is adept at coaching students in whatever repertoire they wish to pursue. He takes particular pride in aiding students to overcome obstacles and realise their full potential.
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