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Brent Christopher Gallaher (born May 13, 1969 in Cumberland, Maryland) is an American saxophonist. He is the son of Linda (Swearingen) Gallaher and Christopher S. Gallaher. His father was a professor of music at Frostburg State University. The Gallaher family moved to Morehead KY in 1972 when Christopher was hired by the Morehead State University. Brent spent his childhood in the small college town. Being the son of a musician, Brent began studying music at an early age. At the age of 6, he began studying piano and throughout elementary school, Brent acted and sang in the university's musical theater productions. Brent began studying saxophone at age 11, studying with David Anderson. Brent was a quick and dedicated study and was playing professionally by age 16. David Anderson, Professor of Jazz and Studio Music at Morehead State, gave Brent the opportunity to play tenor saxophone with the college's top jazz ensemble. Brent played with MSU for two years and while with them was recruited by trumpeter Pat Harbison to study at the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music. Brent visited the school and accepted a scholarship to study jazz at the prestigious music school. == Beginning His Career == In the fall of 1988, Brent moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and began his studies with Rick VanMatre and Pat Harbison at the CCM. Brent thrived in this creative environment, surrounded by other gifted musicians. He also had many opportunities to play with local and nationally know musicians. Some of the names include Cal Collins, Kenny Pool, Steve Schmidt, Art Gore, Wilbert Longmire, The Blue Wisp Big Band and the Psychoacoustic Orchestra. After 3 years at the CCM, Brent was offered a position on the famed Glenn Miller Orchestra.He toured with the ensemble from 1991 to 1992 and can be heard on their album Here We Go Again—1992 Victor.〔(Brent Gallaher Jazz Musician )〕 He returned to Cincinnati and the CCM in 1992 and in 1994 completed his Bachelors in Jazz Performance. While at the CCM Brent was featured was on their album Carnival of Life—1994, Alissa Records.〔 After graduating, Brent continued freelancing in and around the Cincinnati area. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Brent Gallaher」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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