Background

My name is Donald Smither and I play Tenor, Alto,and Soprano Saxophones,and flute. I just graduated from Willowridge High School where I made the All-Region and Area Jazz Ensemble in the 2000-2001 school year. I have also won numerous awards at Jazz competitions around the state. I am currently attending Sam Houston State University where I am majoring in music education. The saxophonists I have studied under are Conrad Johnson, Horace Alexander Young, and Kelly Dean. I am also a member of the Conrad Johnson Youth Ensemble. The saxophone players that have influenced me the most are John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Kenny Garrett, and Joshua Redman. This spring I will be performing with the Sam Houston State Jazz Band in San Antonio for TMEA. If anyone's in that area around February, come check us out.

Location

14403 East Glen Willow Rd.

Occupation

Saxophone

Music That Inspires Me

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Films I'll Watch More Than Once

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