Prof. Dr. Chris Torkewitz
Selbstständig, Saxophonist, Flutist, Pianist, Composer & Educator, www.torkewitz.com
Abschluss: Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Composition and Pedagogy (D.M.A.), Manhattan School of Music
New York, Vereinigte Staaten
Über mich
NEW ALBUM "NY ENSEMBLES" https://linktr.ee/christorkewitz Described as "masterful, technical perfection" (Vittorio Lo Conte, Musiczoom), Chris Torkewitz has been recognized as being in the "Super-skilled" class of musicians and hailed for his "commanding fluency" (Fritz Balwit, Audiophile Audition). Torkewitz has performed at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, the Kennedy Center, and for the German embassies in Toronto, DC, and New York. He had the extraordinary honor to perform for Presidents Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela, sharing the stage with jazz legends Bob Mintzer, Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, and Dave Liebman. Chris’ influences range from Bird to Berg, to Afro-Cuban percussion and dance masters, and the painters Manet and Dix. All of which help Torkewitz create musical energy waves of tension and release that draw audiences into contrasting worlds.
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Chris Torkewitz
Bis heute 31 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit 1993
Saxophonist, Flutist, Pianist, Composer & Educator
www.torkewitz.com
Freelance Performer, Composer & Educator (US & Europe)
2 Jahre und 1 Monat, Okt. 2018 - Okt. 2020
Professor
Macromedia University of Arts and Applied Sciences Freiburg
Popular Music Education
5 Jahre und 5 Monate, Aug. 2009 - Dez. 2014
Faculty, Music Instrucor & Ensemble Coach
Manhattan School of Music NYC
Ensemble coach, improvisation teacher, private studio instructor (saxophone, flute, piano), music theory, composition and ear training classes, college level theory
3 Jahre und 1 Monat, Aug. 2008 - Aug. 2011
Artist in Residence & Performance Fellow
International House NYC
1998 - 2007
Music Instructor
Offene Jazzhausschule Kön
Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and Piano Instructor, Jazz Pre-college Courses and Afro-Cuban Masterclasses
2002 - 2003
Music Instructor
Kunst und Musikschule der Stadt Brühl
Saxophone Instructor
Ausbildung von Chris Torkewitz
5 Jahre und 5 Monate, Aug. 2009 - Dez. 2014
Doctoral Studies / Jazz Arts Advancement Program
Manhattan School of Music
JAZZ ARTS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM: Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) Jazz Arts Advancement Program Manhattan School of Music; Music Instructor (private studio, ensemble coach, composition, theory and ear training)
1 Jahr und 10 Monate, Aug. 2007 - Mai 2009
Master's Studies / Jazz Arts Program
Manhattan School of Music
12 Jahre und 11 Monate, Okt. 1994 - Aug. 2007
Jazz Performance and Pedagogy
Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
Dipl. Mus. / Dipl.-Mus.-Paed. (Multiple Saxophone, Flute & Piano Diplomas)
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Sep. 1994 - Sep. 1995
Musicology
Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg
12 Jahre und 11 Monate, Aug. 1981 - Juni 1994
General qualification for university entrance
Kurfürst-Ruprecht-Gymnasium Neustadt at the Winestreet
Diploma from German secondary school qualifying for university admission or matriculation
Sprachen
Englisch
Fließend
Spanisch
Fließend
Französisch
Gut
Italienisch
Grundlagen
Deutsch
Muttersprache
Latin
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