Darren Pettit
Artist Faculty of Saxophone
Strauss PAC 229
phone: (402) 554-3920
e-mail: darrenflat5@cox.net
Darren Pettit received his bachelors degree in saxophone performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1995. While attending UNO, he was awarded the Presser Scholarship and the Dean's Award from the College of Fine Arts. He then received a full scholarship to the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music where he received a masters degree in saxophone performance. After graduating from CCM, Mr. Pettit moved back to Omaha and has worked as a freelance musician and private teacher.Mr. Pettit has performed and/or recorded with the Omaha Big Band, the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, the Notables, the Heartland of America Band, Chuck Penington, Mannheim Steamroller, the Omaha Symphony with Manhattan Transfer, Bobby Vinton, Delbert McClinton, the Four Tops, the Diamonds, the Crystals, the Mighty Jailbreakers, the Confidentials, Suzie Thorne, and many others.
Currently, Darren is the Artist-Faculty Instructor of Saxophone at UNOmaha where he teaches saxophone and directs the Omaha Area Youth Jazz Ensemble. He also maintains a large private studio and is in constant demand as a performer.Click HERE for information on the 2004 Omaha Jazz Workshop.
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