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Mr. Gary Matsuura
Adjunct Faculty
College of Performing Arts
Conservatory of Music
Lecturer, Woodwind Pedagogy / Instructor, Saxophone & University Jazz Ensembles
- Office:
- Oliphant Hall B03
- Phone:
- (714) 744-7023
- Email:
- matsuura@chapman.edu
- Education
- California State University, Fullerton, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
- Biography
- Gary Matsuura, B.A., was a featured soloist in a performance with Celine Dion and Rosie O'Donnell in the 1998 Celine Dion Christmas Special, These Are Special Times shown on CBS. In addition, he has played back-up to such entertainers as Helen O'Donnell, the Temptations and the Four Tops. His saxophone artistry can be heard on Phillip Keveren's CD Introspection on the Soundsage label. In addition to private studies in jazz improvisation with Phil Woods, he also holds a Diploma in Composition and Arranging from the Grove School of Music.