John Sadler

Private Instruction Online for All Band Instruments and Piano - online with Skype and Zoom

John Sadler - Multiple Band Instruments:

All Woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, etc.

All Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba

Biography:

John taught Band and Orchestra in California public schools and private lessons for a combined total of thirty-three years, grades 3-12; the last school where his principal said of his work: “John created and inspired our music program. I was always impressed with the beautiful music he was able to produce from our students...knowledgeable, high expectations, thoroughness and attention to detail...an accomplished trumpet player with an excellent grasp of a variety of band instruments.” He has taught private lessons in Marin for 17 years, and has a Bachelor of Music with emphasis in Music Education as well as a Lifetime California Teaching Credential. His University Supervisor said in his recommendation; “John is one of the finest teachers I have ever observed.” His Master Teacher recently said, “John, you were one of the best.”

John received the school Band Award in both elementary and high school, and a Scholarship to the University of Pacific Music Camp. He studied from two former Principal Trumpeters of the San Francisco Symphony, Donald Reinberg and Joseph Alessi, also Principal, Radio City Music Hall, NY, whose son is currently Principal Trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. After graduating from High School, he became a tennis and swimming instructor for six years while going to college. Upon graduating, he became a Senior Faculty Member of the Cazadero Music Camp as well as Dean of Boys and Recreation Supervisor, supervising Recreation Leaders, 24 Counselors and 1000 Students.

While some students are content to move at their own pace, all students are offered opportunities to excel in Solo Festivals, Honor Bands, Civic Bands & County Orchestra.

High School School Student Awards and Honors:

• Tom, Lead Alto Saxophonist, California All State Honor Jazz Band, ‘Best Soloist Award’ at two Jazz Festivals, taught Improvisation at Eastman School of Music as a Freshman, woodwind specialist/producer, New York City;

• Pete, Trumpet, 3rd Chair California All State Honor Symphonic Band, now Principal Chair in Las Vegas’ Best Show Band (according to his sister), Principal Chair Nor Cal Honor Band, received a Command Performance rating at CMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival;

• Devon, 2016-17 Principal Clarinetist of Marin County School of the Arts Wind Ensemble and Marin Youth Symphony Orchestra (just North of Golden Gate Bridge), also; First Clarinet Section of All-Northern California Honor Band;

• Christopher, Principal Clarinetist, Marin County School of the Arts Wind Ensemble, Jr. Class Award, 11th of 24 in All-Northern California Honor Band, 2nd Chair in the Marin Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO);

• Luis, Freshman French Hornist, 2016-17 Principal of the Marin County Youth Symphony High School Orchestra, and California All State and Northern California Honor Symphonic Bands, the only Freshman of the 10 French Hornists in the All Northern California Honor Band, in which he was 5th chair. He also played Principal Trumpet in his H. S.’s Musical;

• Lukas, Euphonium (Baritone Horn) player, was Third Chair 2015 California All State High School Honor Symphonic Ban, received a $750 scholarship to the Cazadero Summer Music Camp, and Principal Chair of the All Northern California High School Honor Band;

• Daisy (13), Principal Trombonist of 2012 Northern California Jr. High School Honor Band with Scholarship to Cazadero Music Camp, and one of only six sophomores in the 85 piece group 2014 Northern California High School Honor Band;

• Tom, Trumpet, ‘Most Improved Jazz Musician’ Marin School of Arts;

• Johnny, on Euphonium, performed with the 2016 All-Northern California Jr. High Honor Band and received a $750 scholarship to the Cazadero Summer Music Camp;

• Robby, Bass Trombone, received an ‘Outstanding Musicianship’ Award from 2017 Folsom Jazz Festival Judges, and the MSA trophy for the 2015 ‘Most Improved Jazz Musician Award’ from the Marin School of the Arts;

• Ryan, Trombone, selected for the Rookie of the Year Award by his Band Director at Redwood High School for 2014;

• Zakai, Alto Saxophone and U.C. Davis Student Director of Bands, awarded at Reno Jazz Festival by judges based on exceptional performance. He received his High School’s Band Award upon graduating and said in his graduation ‘Thank you’ note: “When I look at all the musical skills and knowledge that you have passed on to me, I realize that I couldn’t have asked for a better music teacher;”

• Elizabeth, a fifth grade Flute Student, received the highest honor of ‘Command Performance’ on her solo at the Cal. Music Teachers’ Solo and Ensemble Festival;

• Kenny and Katie were both Principal Chair Flute players in their High School Bands;

• Chris, on Oboe, California All State Honor Symphonic Band, Principal Chair Nor Cal Honor Band, and received Command Performance rating at Solo and Ensemble Festival;

• Jack, Third Chair Tenor Sax 2014 Northern California Jr. High Honor Band and placed First Chair for his school’s Jazz Band 2013;

• After only five months of playing, Jonathan, a fourth grade Clarinetist of six months, won the Best Musician Award at a Solo and Ensemble Festival for fifth and sixth graders from ten schools;

• Cathy was selected Baritone Saxophonist of the California All State Honor Symphonic Band;

• Jim, Clarinet, was selected 1st Chair for the Nor Cal Honor Band;

• Elizabeth, Trumpet, Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra, four years;

• Danny, Principal Trumpeter of the Marin County Honor Band and Marin Symphony’s Crescendo Orchestra, performed four years with the High School Youth Orchestra, and was featured on Trumpeter’s Lullaby by Leroy Anderson in eight grade. He began taking lessons in fifth grade and after two year sat Second Chair out of 19 chairs in the 7th-9th session at Cazadero Music Camp;

• Sam, Trombone, played for three years in the Marin Youth Symphony High School Orchestra;

Collin started Trombone September in fifth grade. Auditioning for next year’s Jazz Band, his teacher told the band that Collin had the best audition of all sixth through eighth grade Trombonist.

• Marcus, French Horn Freshman, was First Chair of 11 Fr. Hornists in the High School Division at the 2018 La Honda Summer Music Camp.

• Kenny and Katie, both First Chair Flutists of High School Bands;

• Alan, Tuba, Nor-Cal Honor Band, Superior Rating Solo and Ensemble Festival;

Elementary/ Middle School Student Awards/ Honors:

• Daisy, Principal Chair Trombonist, Northern California Jr. H.S. Honor Band with $750 Scholarship to Cazadero Summer Music Camp;

• Johnny, Euphonium, All Northern California Jr. High School Honor Band with $750 Scholarship to Cazadero Summer Music Camp;

• Luis, 8th Grade 2nd Chair Double French Horn, Marin Youth Symphony High School Orchestra, solos on Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite;

• Danny, Principal Chair Trumpeter, Marin County Honor Band, Principal MYSO’s Crescendo Orchestra, featured on Trumpeter's Lullaby by Leroy Anderson in 8th grade, 2nd Chair of 19 in the 7th-9th session at Cazadero Music Camp;

• Elizabeth, Principal Chair Trumpeter, MYSO Crescendo Orchestra;

• Elizabeth, 5th Grade Flutist, ‘Command Performance’ Solo/Ensemble Festival;

• Jonathan, 4th grade Clarinetist, won Best Musician Award at Solo and Ensemble Festival for 5th-6th graders of 8 schools;

• Christopher, Principal Chair Clarinetist, MYSO Crescendo Orchestra;

• Jack, 3rd Chair Tenor Sax, Northern California Jr. High School Honor Band;

Jazz Band Awards include:

• First Place, Redwood Empire Jazz Festival at Sonoma State University, with students awarded: Outstanding Soloist, Best Musician, Best Rhythm Section and Unanimous Superior for the Jazz Combo;

• Awarded Best Overall Band of four High School Divisions and one College Division (80 total Bands) at the Sacramento City College Jazz Festival including: Best Soloist, and Best Combo Awards; Unanimous Superior at the California Music Educators Jazz Festival; Jazz Quintet selected to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Ten-Year Private Student Christopher’s Mom’s and Clarinet Professor’s Note:

“I don't know when I can see you in person to thank you for your profound influence on Chris' musical life, so let me thank you by email and show you this wonderful letter that came this week (attached). You've been a great teacher. Warmly, Phyllis.” And Music Conservatory acceptance letter:

“Congratulations on your admission to Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, and your recent acceptance into the Bachelor of Music program. With competition for a place in next year’s clarinet studio so intense and places so limited, I hope you feel a real sense of pride in your accomplishment. The audition you recorded in San Francisco was excellent... Best regards, David Bell, Professor of Clarinet, Conservatory of Music”

Other endeavors and associations have included:

Music Educators National Conference; Adjudicator for Festivals

National Association Of Jazz Educators

FAA Certified Pilot, V.P. NorCal Pilots Association

Varsity Tennis Team Most Valuable Player

Swimming and Tennis Instructor

Badminton Award: 2nd Place NorCal Badminton Association Tournament

Teaching and Music have always been two of the great passions in my life.