Charlie Chadwell is an active saxophonist, chamber musician, and educator. He currently teaches as Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Western Illinois University and recently completed a DMA in saxophone performance at Michigan State University, where he studied with Professor Joe Lulloff.
Code of Conduct for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (2023) by James Stephenson
Last spring I worked closely with WIU Director of Bands Mike Fansler on a consortium to commission composer Jim Stephenson to write a concerto for saxophone and wind ensemble. Together we recruited twelve other saxophonists and wind ensembles from around the country for this consortium, and I gave the world premiere of Code of Conduct in May 2023 with the WIU Wind Ensemble. Take a listen!
Far from the Tree (2022) by Jim Caldwell
In fall of 2022, I collaborated with retired WIU faculty member and composer Jim Caldwell to create Far from the Tree, a work for alto saxophone and electronics. Jim and I recorded this work in November 2022 in order to submit it for performance at the Electronic Music Midwest (EMM) conference. The recording here is a live performance from the EMM 2023 festival.
WIU Faculty Recital, Spring 2022
In spring of 2022, I collaborated with a number of WIU faculty to put together an eclectic mix of works. This recital featured Joanne Chang, piano, Rick Kurasz, vibraphone, and Eric Ginsberg, clarinet. The program includes the following:
Hopper Jazztett Recital, Spring 2023
This recital, featuring the jazz faculty from WIU consists of music by Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz, and Bill Evans. Performed in April 2023.