Long Island Musicians Classifieds

Freeport, NY 11520Phone 516 546 6304

E-mail Saxamophone1951@yahoo.com

Tom Herrmann Pro Saxophone and Vocalist

Objective:

Join a professional, established, working Wedding/Corporate Orchestra

Education

Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY

BS Music Education

Awards Outstanding Band Member Outstanding Jazz-Pop Performer

C.W Post                          Greenvale, NY

M.A. Music Education

New York State  Permanent Certification Music K-12

Five Towns College        Commack, NY

Graduate Studies in Jazz Performance

Experience

1985-2008 Director of Music Locust Valley Central School District

Responsibilities included:

Supervision of District Wide Music and Drama Program

Supervision and Evaluation of District Music Staff

Budget and Purchasing

Teaching High School Band, Jazz Ensemble, Music Theory

1975 Present Freelance Professional Musician

Tenor/Alto Saxophone Lead and Backup Vocals MIDI Winds Fender Bass

Read, Fake, Improvise All Styles including: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Standards etc.

Experience as Leader and Sideman with Wedding Orchestras, Big Bands, Cover Bands, Studio Recording and Backup for Acts:

Drifters, Belmonts, Coasters, Bo Didley, Chuck Berry, Four Tops, Jay Hawkins and others.

1978 1996 Partner and Co Owner - Jim Reardon Music

Perform with and Book Top Long Island Wedding Orchestras.

Responsibilities included: Advertising, Showcases, Booking Vendors, Contracting Musicians and Sound Reinforcement.

Special SkillsQualified Conductor

Experienced with Sound Reinforcement

One Man Band with Laptop

Vocals in many styles including Sinatra

Travel and Touring is possible

Have Hundreds of Horn Charts