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	Vee Popat Saxophones -Contact Information-

Education:

University of Scranton; Scranton, PA
Master of Science, Educational Administration; Anticipated 2010
University of Miami; Coral Gables, FL
Master of Music, Jazz Pedagogy; May, 2002
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Blacksburg, VA;
Bachelor of Arts, Music Education and Music Performance, Cum Laude; December, 1999

Performing Experience:

New Power Soul – Northern NJ; alto, tenor, baritone saxophones, flute
Neil and the Diamonds – NJ/Regional; alto, tenor, baritone saxophones, flute
Jazz Players Anonymous – Sparta, NJ; alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet
Olim Jazz Quartet – Princeton, NJ; tenor saxophone (leader/manager)
Princeton University Concert Jazz Ensemble – Princeton, NJ; tenor saxophone
New World Symphony Orchestra – Miami, FL; baritone saxophone
Boca Raton Pops Orchestra – Boca Raton, FL; baritone saxophone, woodwinds
Key West Pops Orchestra – Key West, FL; baritone saxophone
Rhumboogie Blues Band – Miami, FL; alto, tenor, baritone saxophones, flute
Dennis Noday Big Band – Boca Raton, FL; baritone saxophone, woodwinds
Jerry Fischer Big Band – Miami, FL; baritone saxophone, woodwinds
“Jazz Rats” – Boca Raton, FL; baritone saxophone, woodwinds
Alan Quinn Big Band – Lyndhurst, NJ; baritone saxophone, woodwinds

Teaching Experience:

Randolph Middle School -- Randolph, NJ; September, 2003 - present;
- Instrumental Music Instructor - 8th Grade Concert Band, RMS Jazz
  Ensemble, RHS Jazz Band, RHS Marching Rams (Associate Director),
  Ironia Elementary Concert Band
- Teacher of the Year, 2006-2007
Walter C. Black Elementary School – Hightstown, NJ; September, 2002 - June, 2003;
- Director of Instrumental Music
Roosevelt Public School – Roosevelt, NJ; September, 2002 - June, 2003;
- Director of General and Instrumental Music

Private music instruction in the following locations:

Private Study: