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Clarinet and Saxophone Faculty
At MIC for 22 years 10 months
Email
dfivecoate@musicinst.org
Instrument(s)
Location(s)
Courses

Private Instruction

Available For
Online
In-Person
Education

MME, University of North Texas
BM, University of North Texas

Additional Studies / Recent Awards / Recordings

Doctoral Studies with Frederick L. Hemke, Northwestern University

Basic Teaching Philosophy or Special Music Interests/Specialties

I strive to empower my students to be independent learners of music and of their instruments.

Most memorable musical moment?

Saxophone performance in Gothic cathedrals of England and Scotland
Singing with CSO members in a male a capella quartet in front of a capacity crowd in Symphony Center; Performing and rehearsing with legendary musicians in big bands -  these were awesome experiences!