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Biography

Professor Austin Vickrey holds a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Utah (2000) and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (2004). After receiving his Master's degree, Mr. Vickrey was the Assistant Instrumental Director at Earlham College in Richmond, IN (2004-2008) where he directed the Earlham Jazz Ensemble, taught private lessons in saxophone, improvisation, and jazz theory.  In addition to being an instructor of music, Mr. Vickrey is an accomplished saxophonist and performer. He is well versed in several genres of music ranging from jazz and classical to funk, latin, and R&B. Some of Mr. Vickrey's performance credits include shows with The Cab Calloway Orchestra, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Al Martino, The O-Jay's, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Lou Rawls, and funk legend, Bootsy Collins. Since having moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 2008, Mr. Vickrey continues to teach and perform regularly throughout the Tampa Bay area. He currently performs with the SPC based Helios Jazz Orchestra, The Tomkats Big Band, the Don Juceam Orchestra, as well as with his own quartet/trio and many other local artists.

SPC Classes:  MUT 1001 - Fundamentals of Music, MUN 1700 - Improvisation Ensemble, MUM 1030 - Performance Techniques

Subjects Taught

Course Schedule

0470   Summer Term 2013
Course	Section	Campus	Format	Starts	Ends
MUT 1001  FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC	1010	SPG	In Class	May 13 2013	Jul 19 2013
Credits: 3 Description: This course will enable students to acquire a thorough working knowledge of those rudiments basic to the pursuit of further study of musical theory and musical performance. It is for those students who are not ready for Music Theory, Introduction to Music History, and Applied Music courses. 47 contact hours. Times: Tu / Th - 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Location: HS 110 Information: Required Materials 1) MFundamentals (Interactive CD) – Elizabeth Sayrs, Publisher MacGamut ISBN:978-1-886997-23-3 Available in the SPC St. Pete campus bookstore Order Online at www.macgamut.com 2) Staff Paper - 12 stave. Tech Info: Access to a PC or Mac computer: The required text for this course is an interactive CD e-text (MFun).  As long as your Mac or PC computer has a CD drive, you may load the software and work from your own computer.  You will also need internet access to register the software and receive your transcript.mft file. MFun will also be installed in two music computer labs, the SPC Main Library, and the SPC Learning Center in the TE building. If you choose to work on MFun in a computer lab, you will need to use a flash drive to store and keep track of your transcript.mft file in order to properly submit up-to-date work.  You should also provide your own headphones to hear audio examples. Registration of software and FAQ about the MFun software is located at macgamut.com Submission of your MFun transcript file, course email, grades, and other information is located at angel.spcollege.edu Download: Course Syllabus
0465   Spring Term 2013
Course	Section	Campus	Format	Starts	Ends
MUM 1030  PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES	4662	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 1 Description: Prerequisite: Audition required and admission to the Music Industry Recording Arts A.S. degree, performance subplan. This course is the study of rehearsal and performance skills and techniques necessary for professional musicians to maintain good personal health, develop constructive practice regimens, and prepare themselves for a high level of competency when engaged in professional music performances. 32 contact hours. Times: Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: HS 109 Download: Course Syllabus
MUN 1700  IMPROVISATION ENSEMBLE	4677	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 1 Description: Prerequisite: Audition required and admission to the Music Industry Recording Arts A.S. degree, performance subplan. This course is the study and performance of improvisation in a performance environment. Students will be required to improvise music, in several musical genres. 32 contact hours. Times: Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: HS 109 Download: Course Syllabus
MUT 1001  FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC	1231	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 3 Description: This course will enable students to acquire a thorough working knowledge of those rudiments basic to the pursuit of further study of musical theory and musical performance. It is for those students who are not ready for Music Theory, Introduction to Music History, and Applied Music courses. 47 contact hours. Times: Wed., 6:00 p.m. - 8:40 p.m. Location: HS 110 Download: Course Syllabus
MUT 1001  FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC	2424	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 3 Description: This course will enable students to acquire a thorough working knowledge of those rudiments basic to the pursuit of further study of musical theory and musical performance. It is for those students who are not ready for Music Theory, Introduction to Music History, and Applied Music courses. 47 contact hours. Times: Mon. / Wed., 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Location: HS 110 Download: Course Syllabus