With the Oregon Symphony

March 13, 2010

Playing tenor saxophone on the Vaughan Williams symphony No. 6 in E minor.

Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:00PM in Newberg

Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 2:00PM at Arlene Schnitzer Hall in Portland

NASA Biennial Conference

March 03, 2010

The North American Saxophone Alliance convention at the University of Georgia.

March 3rd - a performance of Une Fleur sur letang by Desportes and Ofaerufoss by Marcoux. With Yumiko Endo Schlaffer, harp.

March 4th - a performance of Quartet for Saxophones by Lior Navok with the Infinity Saxophone Quartet.

at the Jazz Station

February 19, 2010

Playing a straight ahead set at the Jazz Station in downtoan Eugene with drummer/writer Eric Schmitz and pianist Toby Koenigsberg. Starts at 8PM, $5 cover.

Sound Bytes

February 08, 2010

Playing with Beta Collide at the Sound Bytes music series. Monday, 11:54am, Erb Memorial Union, University of Oregon.

Soloist with the Symphony

January 31, 2010

Playing Serenade for Soprano Saxophonr and Chamber Orchestra by Bruce Miller. With the UO Orchestra, Beall Hall, 3PM.

with Third Angle

January 22, 2010

World premiere of Serpentine Variations by Robert Kyr, with new music ensemble Third Angle. The piece involves alto and soprano saxophones (one player). 8PM, Kaul Auditorium. Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Ave, Portland, OR 9720.

Sax Quartet in Shtriker

December 23, 2009

With Idit Shner on soprano, Yonatan Chazan on alto, Jesse Cloninger on tenor, and Gan Lev on baritone! A concert of music for saxophone quartet by Glazunov, Desenclos, Torke, and others. Wednesday, 20:30, Shtriker Conservatory (193 Ben Yehuda st), Tel-Aviv. Admission: 50 NIS.

ISQ in Portland

December 05, 2009

The Infinity Saxophone Quartet will play a concert of 20th century music at 8PM in the foyer of the White Stag Block, 70 NW Couch St. Portland, OR . Pieces by Desenclos, Adler, Bozza, Goldstein. Quartet members are Idit Shner (soprano), Sean Fredenburg (alto), Jesse Cloninger (tenor), and Amy Eisenstadt (baritone saxophone).

Infinity Saxophone Quartet

December 03, 2009

The Infinity Saxophone Quartet will play a concert of 20th century music at 6:30PM in the Knight Library Browsing Room - Univ. of Oregon campus. Pieces by Desenclos, Adler, Bozza, Goldstein. Quartet members are Idit Shner (soprano), Sean Fredenburg (alto), Jesse Cloninger (tenor), and Amy Eisenstadt (baritone saxophone).

ECJO

November 23, 2009

Eugene Composers Jazz Orchestra (translation: emo jazz for big band) will play at Cozmic Pizza, Eugene. 7:30PM, all ages welcome.

350!

October 24, 2009

350! is an all-day event at the Hult Center in Eugene, OR. It is a part of Inretnational Day of Climate Action (350.org). Idit will be playing as a part of different jazz and new music groups throughout the afternoon.

"Rat Pack" Show

October 16, 2009

Playing on stage at the Hult Center in Eugene. Two shows: Oct. 16th and Oct. 17th, both start at 8PM.

Recording Session

August 17, 2009

With harp fiend Yumiko Endo-Shlaffer. Recording 20th-century repertoire for various saxophones and harp. Pieces by Desportes, Petit, de Groot, Mimet, di Betta, Marcoux, and others. We will be in Panhandle Studios in Denton, TX for five days.

Summer Symphony Performances

July 18, 2009

July 4th - playing Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) with the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra. July 18th - playing a pops concert with the Eugene Symphony. Both concerts are outdoors, in Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Admission to both concerts: free!

with Beta Collide

July 04, 2009

As a part of the Oregon Bach Festival, new-music ensembles Beta Collide and Fireworks will participate in a week-long composers symposium. New works will be read by the ensembles (which will include saxophone!). The symposium will conclude with two concerts: Saturday, July 4th, 10am, in Beall hall; Sunday, July 5th, 8PM in Beall Hall.

with Danilo Perez

May 05, 2009

A concert with jazz pianist Danilo Perez and jazz faculty from the University of Oregon. 8PM, School of Music, University of Oregon.

Sound Bytes with Mark Applebaum

May 04, 2009

Sound Bytes is a new music series. Performaces are on Mondays, 11:54am, at student union building on the University of Oregon Campus. We will be playing a rather elaborate graphic score that is displayed on a 36 inch long scroll. Assistants will be scrolling it at eye level while we watch our stopwatches (provided) and follow the scheme that Mark Applebaum is working on now. The instrumentation is violin, flute, alto saxophone, trumpet, bass, piano.

SPAMELOT!

April 28, 2009

Idit will be playing piccolo, flute, clarinet and lead alto in the pit of this very funny Monty Python musical. All shows are at the Hult Center on Eugene. Show dates and times:

Tuesday, April 28th, 7:30PM;     Wednesday April 29th, 7:30PM;

Thursday, April 30th, 7:30PM;    Friday May 1st, 8PM;

Saturday, May 2nd, 2PM and 8PM;   Sunday, May 3rd, 2PM and 8PM

NASA Region I Conference

April 09, 2009

April 9th-11th, in Moscow, Idaho. Idit will play some of the Concerto for Soprano Sax & Wind Ensemble by John mackey, lecture about new music and teach a master class.

Short Concerts in Spokane, WA

April 07, 2009

April 6th - A short concert and a clinic at Gonzaga University.

April 7th - A short concert and a clinic at Shadle Park High School.

Jazz at Cozmic

April 02, 2009

A jazz show - probably some version of the Shner quartet - at Cozmic Pizza in downtown Eugene. 7:30PM, all ages welcome. Expect lots of freshly-written music for this one.

Pushing the Envelope: a recital

March 13, 2009

A Classical saxophone recital in Beall Hall, University of Oregon. 8PM. The program consists of contest pieces that were considered ground-breaking or impossible to play at the time of their composition. Hence the recital is titled, "Pushing the Envelope." With Gabriel Sanchez, piano; Jesse Cloninger, tenor saxophone.

Jazz at the DAC

March 07, 2009

Straight ahead jazz with the Mike Denny Group. 8 to 11PM, Downtown Athletic Club, Eugene.

WIND DAY in Oklahoma State University

February 19, 2009

Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK) invited Idit to be their guest artist at Wind Day. This event is scheduled for February 19-22, and will include a recital in Ponca City on Friday, a recital in Stillwater Saturday, a master class, workshops and other adventures.

Double Jeu: Music for Two Saxophones

December 16, 2008

In HATEIVA hall, Tel-Aviv, Israel. With Gan Lev (saxophones). A concert of contemporary music for two saxophones. Music by Lacour, Hurel, von Koch, Engebretson, Cockroft, Honegger and others. Concert starts at 20:30.

Double Jeu: Music for Two Saxophones

December 15, 2008

In Cathedra hall, Ramat Hasharon, Israel. With Gan Lev (saxophones). A concert of contemporary music for two saxophones. Music by Lacour, Hurel, von Koch, Engebretson, Cockroft, Honegger and others. Concerts starts at 20:30.

Jazz Show at TBI

November 22, 2008

The Idit Shner Quartet presents a special jazz concert at 7:30PM. TBI is located on 1175 E 29th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403. Ticket info at (541) 485-7218. With Toby Koenigsberg, Rhodes; Andrea Niemiec, bass and Jason Palmer, drums.

In Cabo San Lucas

November 15, 2008

Jessie Marquez (vocals) and her band playing Cuban Filin at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. "This gig should be fun" is the understatement of the year.

At The Jazz Station

November 07, 2008

A pianoless jazz trio show with bassist Andrea Niemiec and drummer Jason Palmer. The Jazz Station is on 68 W Broadway in Eugene. Starts at 8PM, $5 cover, all ages welcome.

At Jimmy Maks

October 25, 2008

Jessie Marquez (vocals) and her band playing Cuban Filin at Jimmy Maks, Portland, OR.

At Joe Federigos

October 11, 2008

Returning to Jo Fed's with Jessie Marquez and her group. 9PM.

Jazz Heritage Project: Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer

October 09, 2008

A part of Carl Woideck's Jazz Heritage Project, performing this time the songs of Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. The Shedd Institute for the Performing Arts, Eugene. Concert starts at 7:30PM.

Oregon Mozart Players

October 04, 2008

A concert with the Oregon Mozart Players. Hult Center, Eugene, 8PM. An additional show in Beall Hall on Sunday, Oct. 5th, 2:30PM.

Lecture: Villa-Lobos and the Saxophone

September 30, 2008

Starting at 5PM, at the Downtown Eugene Library (100 West 10th Ave) Idit will be giving a free lecure that is open to the public. Discussion and demonstration of Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5 and Fantasia by Villa-Lobos. Sponsored by the Hult Center and the Eugene Symphony.

Jazz Show at The Cave

September 18, 2008

The club is in the basement of the The Green Onion near Portland State University. 8-11PM. only $5 cover! Club is open to all ages. With Toby Koenigsberg, Sam Howard, Jason Palmer.

At Jimmy Maks

September 09, 2008

Idit, Toby, Sam and Jason (better known as the Idit Shner Quartet) will play a set at Jimmy Mak's, Portland, 6:30PM.

Cuban Filin Music at the DAC

September 06, 2008

Authentic vocals by Jessie Marquez, authentic guitar sounds of Mike Denny. Lots of clarinet and flute on this occasion. 8 PM, Ax Billie Grill, which is on the 4th floor of Downtown Athlectic Club (hence, the DAC); 999 Willamette St # 3 Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 484-4011.

Live jazz radio show on KMHD 89.1

August 30, 2008

KMHD 89.1fm: Jazz, Blues and NPR News. "Home Grown Live" with Mary Burlingame.  Saturday, August 30th, 2-3pm. We will be playing all of Idit's originals and tunes from the brand new CD, titled "Tuesday's Blues". With Toby Koenigsberg, Sam Howard, and Jason Palmer. See <www.kmhd.org>

Jazz Show at Imbibe

August 28, 2008

 Imbibe Restaurant and Lounge: 2229 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR. (503)239-4002. With Toby Koenigsberg, Sam Howard, and Jason Palmer.

Jazz Show at Jo Feds

August 26, 2008

(the new) Jo Federigo's in Eugene, OR. 8PM. $5 cover. With Toby Koenigsberg, Sam Howard, Jason Palmer.

flute and saxophone recital w/ Laura Barron

July 10, 2008

 Contemporary music for flute and saxophone with renowned flutist Laura Barron. Pieces by Lacour, Cockroft, Iannaconne, Arma, Caliendo. 9:30am, Chapel of Northwest Christian College, 828 East 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon 97401. 

Music Summer Camps

July 07, 2008

University of Oregon's Band Camp: July 7th-12th. Lots of saxophone quartets and duos. A special performance of von Koch's Birthday Music with Jesse Cloninger and Idit Shner on July 8th.

University of Oregon's Jazz Camp: July  20th025th. Jazz faculty plays a short set at the end of each camp day, 4:30-5:30pm.

Due to construction at the UO, All camps are in Northwest Christian College in Eugene, OR.

Jazz Concert with Tom Varner

June 03, 2008

Tom Varner is a Jazz French Hornist. We will be playing his originals and modern jazz tunes with Josh Tower (bass) and Ryan Biesack (drums). 8pm, Cozmic Pizza, 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene. $10 admission.  For more information about Tom, visit <http://www.tomvarnermusic.com/>

Jazz Recording Session

May 12, 2008

Recording Shner jazz originals at the Panhandle House in Denton, TX. With Stefan Karlsson, piano; Mike League, bass; Steve Pruitt, drums. This project will take about 3-4 days.

Soprano Saxophone Concerto

May 04, 2008

A performance of the newly-composed Concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Band by John Mackey. With the Oregon Wind Ensemble; Robert Ponto, conductor. University of Oregon, Beall Hall, 3PM.

A Duke Ellington Birthday Tribute

April 30, 2008

A Carl Woideck production; a part of the Faculty Artist Series at the University of Oregon.

Playing bass clarinet and clarinet...Black and Tan Fantasy, Sugar Hill Penthouse, The Lake, Caravan, Lush Life, Heaven, etc. Beall Hall, 8PM, $10 general admission.

Cherry Poppin Daddies

April 26, 2008

Playing tenor saxophone with the Daddies. Zoot Suit Riot, etc. Crass party music. 8PM, W.O.W. Hall (W 8th and Lincoln, Eugene, OR). Signed T-shirts, CDs, screaming fans, the works.

North American Saxophone Alliance Conference

April 18, 2008

Scott Marosek and Idit Shner playing Piet Swerts's Kotekan at the National Biennial NASA conference.

Recital in Fayetteville, NC

April 16, 2008

Idit shner and Scott Marosek playing Kotekan by Piet Swerts and other classical saxophone favorites.  Methodist University Music Department, Fayetteville North Carolina, 7PM.

Guest Artist with Swing Shift

April 11, 2008

Guest soloist with Swing Shift, a local big band. Lots of Thad Jones classicas in their book. 8PM, Wildish Theater in Springfield. 630 Main St; Springfield, OR 97477. For tickets call (541) 868-0689.

New Music For Virtuosi

April 08, 2008

Classical saxophone recital with David Riley, piano. University of Oregon, Beall Hall, 8PM.

At the DAC - jazz quartet with Mike Denny

April 05, 2008

The best  straight-ahead jazz in town. With Mike Denny (guitar), Josh Tower (bass), and Kevin Congleton (drums). Downtown Athletic Club, starts at 8PM; you must be 21 or older to enter.

Tribute to Charles Mingus (jazz concert)

March 13, 2008

The Shedd Institute for the Arts, 8PM. A part of Carl Woideck's Jazz History Series.

Buddhist-inspiered classical recital

March 05, 2008

Compositions by Ryo Noda and other influences; for opening of Japanese exhibition at the Buddhist Art Museum at University of Oregon. 6PM. Admissions: free.

Detrick/Swigart Jazz Orchestra

February 25, 2008

All original, new music written by Douglas Detrick, David Swigart and Justin Morell, so you won't hear another big band that sounds like this. Monday night, Feb 25 at 7:30 pm at Cozmic Pizza in Eugene.  The gig is open to all ages. I am playing lead alto.

Little Tricker Meets Big Double - Contemporary Ballet

February 23, 2008

This is a ballet written by James Olivero (2008). I am playing both soprano and alto saxophones; the part is most challanging and very fun to play, lots of runs in extreme altissimo. Shows are at the Hult Center in Downtown Eugene, Saturday, Feb 23rd, 8PM; and Sunday, Feb. 24th, 2:30PM.

Eugene Symphony

January 24, 2008

Performances in the Hult Center, Jan. 24th, and in Roseburg, Jan. 25th; Argento's Valentino Dances and, oh, we must... American In Paris.

SoundBytes

November 26, 2007

Jazz at 11:54am, Collier House, University of Oregon

With Toby Koenigsberg, piano; Tyler Abbott, bass; Jason Palmer, drums

A part of the SoundBytes music series.

Shner Jazz Concert

November 19, 2007

Original compositions inspiered by Israeli nursery-rhymes.

With Toby Koenigsberg, piano; Tyler Abbott, bass; Jason Palmer, drums

8PM, room 178, Univ. of Oregon School of Music.

UO Saxophone Day

October 20, 2007

A series of concerts and workshops dedicated to the saxophone.

Noon - SuperSax! famous solis by bird, Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, arranged for 5 saxophones and rhythm section (Idit playing lead).

1PM - UO saxophone studio showcase. Works for saxophone uartet, saxophone alone, saxophone and organ, and saxophone and piano.

"Sound Advice" - Clinic with Jesse Cloninger

2PM -Rob Beeson recital. Works by Dubois, Lenonn, Rueff, Bazzini.

"Jazz Phrasing" - Clinic with Steve Owen

3PM - masterclass with Scott Weinhold

4PM - Mega Saxophone Orchestra. World premiere of Meckenzie Fanfare by saxophone day participants.

5:30PM - concluding concert with "Pershing's Own" U. S. Army Saxophone Quartet. Works by Desenclos, Piazzola,

Music for Saxophone and Harp: An Investigation Into the Development of the Genre

September 04, 2007

DMA Lecture-Recital.

with Idit Shner - soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones; Linda-Rose Hembreiker - harp.

University of North Texas, Recital Hall, 6:30pm. Admission: Free.

Jazz at the GREENHOUSE

July 16, 2007

The best jazz in Denton, Texas. With Steve Pruitt, drums - Mike League, bass.

Guest lecturer at UNT

June 25, 2007

Neil Slater's "Conducting a College Jazz Ensemble" class. Monday, 12:00pm, MU250, music buildng, University of North Texas. Topicts covered: saxophone fundamentals, mouthpiece pitch and flexibility, pitch bends in jazz idiom, being "flarp", sax section balance, appripriate programing, suggestions for charts.

Denisov Meets the John Cage Junkyard

June 02, 2007

Last University of Oregon Percussion Ensemble concert for this season! John Cage's Living Room Music, Third Construction; and ... Concerto Piccolo. 8pm, Beall Hall.

Jazz Concert with Ron Miles

May 24, 2007

Jazz concert with Ron Miles (trumpet), University of Oregon School of Music, room 178, 8pm

NASA Region I Conference

May 18, 2007

Denisov - Concerto Piccolo, Gotkovsky - Variations Pathetiques

Saxophone Clinic

May 11, 2007

Saxophone demonstration and clinic in Sam Barlow HS (Greshem, OR) and Leslie MS (Salem, OR)

2007 Reno Jazz Festival

April 29, 2007

University of Nevada, in Reno, NV.

Northwest Percussion Festival

April 13, 2007

A performance of Concerto Piccolo with the UO Percussion Ensemble in Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.

Saxophone Recital

April 10, 2007

Classical saxophone recital, with David Riley (piano), and the Oregon Percussion Ensemble. Uni of Oregon, Beall Hall, 8pm.

Sound-Bytes with Brian McWhorter

March 19, 2007

playing clarinet, the music of Raymond Scott (b. 1908)
Monday, noon, Collier house

Saxophone Clinic

March 16, 2007

Aloha High School, Westview High School

Oregon Symphony

March 09, 2007

Rachmaninoff\'s Symphonic Dances with the Oregon Symphony

James DePriest, conductor; Arlene Schnitzer Hall, Portland, OR.

Woodwind solo contest

March 03, 2007

Judging Regional high school solo contest (woodwind erea); Albany, OR

Saxophone Clinic

March 02, 2007

Southridge High School and Beaverton High School , OR

Tribute to Monk at Luna

January 12, 2007

A tribute to Thelonious Monk, with Greg Goeble (piano), Tyler Abbott (bass), Drew Shoals (drums). Luna jazz club in Eugene, OR. 9pm. Special guest: Jesse Cloninger (saxophones).

Jazz at Joe Federigo

November 17, 2006

Jazz quartet at Jo Fed's. 9pm-midnight.

Oregon Symphony

November 14, 2006

American in Paris with the Oregon Symphony. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.

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