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Alexa Tarantino has been playing the saxophone and piano since she was a child.Now, Tarantino is a performer in multiple ensembles and works as a music educator.

Q&A: Saxophonist to perform with Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble

By Arleigh Rodgers February 24, 2020

The origins of Alexa Tarantino, a guest saxophonist at Ithaca College, as a jazz artist trace back to her hometown. Tarantino grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she started playing the saxophone...

Mike Titlebaum is the saxophonist in his band, Music Because Music. The band brings together Ithaca College students, professors, alumni and Ithaca residents.

Music professor’s band brings local musicians together

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor September 6, 2017
We just want to bring beauty and joy and positive energy as often as we can to as many people as we can.
Senior Dan Felix, left, recently posted a video of him playing the saxophone to another viral video, which currently has about 78,000 views.

Student’s video turns into internet sensation

By Kayla Dwyer and Luke Harbur March 9, 2016
Dan Felix’s video, posted to Jam of the Week.com’s Facebook page on March 1, has more than 23,000 shares, and the same video posted to his personal Facebook page has about 78,000 views.
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