Richard Page

Richard PageRichard Page has been a member of the Franklin Pierce University faculty since 1985. He is a graduate of Westfield State College in Massachusetts and is currently doing graduate work at the Hart School of Music at the University of Hartford. He studied clarinet with Chester Hazlett and saxophone with Phillip DeLibero.

Rick founded and has directed the Franklin Pierce Jazz Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble and Clarinet Ensemble. His duties include private instruction in clarinet and saxophone and he has assisted with and performed in the orchestra for many of our spring musicals.

Rick Page is currently a teacher in the public schools of Winchendon, Mass and is an associate director of the Petersham Brass Band in Petersham, Mass. as well as a freelance performer on flute, clarinet and saxophone. He has recorded with a variety of artists in the New England area. He lives in Petersham with his wife, Janet, and children, Emily and Dylan.

 

 

 

jazz ensemble 1jazz ensemble 2Jazz Ensemble
The Franklin Pierce Jazz Ensemble is one of the most popular performing groups in the music program. Combo-style jazz makes up the basic repertoire, featuring composers from the 1950s to the present such as Herbie Hancock and Thelonius Monk. Jazz Ensemble emphasizes the development of improvisational techniques and student compositions are always encouraged. Whether you have jazz experience or not, you are welcome in the University's Jazz Ensemble.

 

 


Private Instruction in Clarinet and Saxophone
Saxophone and Clarinet lessons focus on the development of musicianship and performance. We help you reach your personal musical goals through standard repertoire as well as student-selected works. Work in improvisational techniques is encouraged.

Private lessons meet once weekly for forty-five minutes. Two credits are awarded upon successful completion. Beginners are welcome.