Gail B. Levinsky
Gail B. Levinsky
Saxophonist & Educator
Gail B. Levinsky is a saxophonist and educator based in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Serving on the faculty of Susquehanna University since 2000, Dr. Levinsky teaches applied studies in saxophone, chamber music, and woodwind methods. In addition, she directs the Susquehanna University Jazz Ensemble.
As a solo performer, Dr. Levinsky has presented recitals nationally and internationally featuring new works by Marilyn Shrude, Douglas McConnell, Mathew Quayle, Andrea Clearfield, Frank Ferko, and many others. Most recently she has premiered new works by Erin Graham and Stephanie Berg.
In addition to her performance schedule Dr. Levinsky regularly presents clinics at state music education symposiums, including the MENC Eastern Region Conference, PMEA, NJMEA DMEA, and the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. Her publications are varied and consist of an updated edition of Rosemary Lang’s “Beginning Altissimo Method” (Ensemble Publications); Music for Saxophone & Organ (Lyceum Publications), and the saxophone chapters “Teaching Woodwinds: A Guide for Students and Teachers” (Mountain Peak Music), and a saxophone choir arrangement of Tomás Victoria’s “O Vos Omnes”.
Dr. Levinsky completed her graduate degrees (DM, Artist Diploma, MM) from Northwestern University, and her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Butler University.
As a solo performer, Dr. Levinsky has presented recitals nationally and internationally featuring new works by Marilyn Shrude, Douglas McConnell, Mathew Quayle, Andrea Clearfield, Frank Ferko, and many others. Most recently she has premiered new works by Erin Graham and Stephanie Berg.
In addition to her performance schedule Dr. Levinsky regularly presents clinics at state music education symposiums, including the MENC Eastern Region Conference, PMEA, NJMEA DMEA, and the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. Her publications are varied and consist of an updated edition of Rosemary Lang’s “Beginning Altissimo Method” (Ensemble Publications); Music for Saxophone & Organ (Lyceum Publications), and the saxophone chapters “Teaching Woodwinds: A Guide for Students and Teachers” (Mountain Peak Music), and a saxophone choir arrangement of Tomás Victoria’s “O Vos Omnes”.
Dr. Levinsky completed her graduate degrees (DM, Artist Diploma, MM) from Northwestern University, and her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Butler University.
Recent & Upcoming Performances
2023 Performances & Masterclasses
XIX World Saxophone Congress, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Maryland Music Educators Association |
Recent 2023 performance and/or masterclasses:
New England Music Camp, July 2023 Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute, June 2023 Southeastern Louisiana University, March 2023 Jones Community College, March 25, 2023 2023 North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, arch 29, 2023 Recent 2022 performance and/or masterclasses: Bowling Green State University, October 2022 Muskingum University, October 2022 Butler University, October 2022 Indiana State University, October 2022 Ohio State University, October 2022 |