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      Catherine Halliday on February 2, 2011

      Hell yes.

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      Zach Herchen on February 1, 2011

      Man, you had that one ready to go, haha.

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      Catherine Halliday on January 31, 2011

      IRONIC - ALANIS MORISSETTE...make it happen.

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      Zach Herchen on January 15, 2011

      Your wish is our command!

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      Michael Straus on January 15, 2011

      Can't wait to hear Elizabeth sing [& Zach play] Radiohead's Pyramid Song!

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A signed, pre-release CD mailed straight to you! Enjoy the album art, the texts, and full CD quality.

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Choose any song, and we will make a one-of-a-kind recording just for you. Any genre or style is fair game. We know a lot of talented musicians so you can expect guest performers. Bring it on! (+ pre-release signed CD)

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A limited run behind-the-scenes DVD of the project! We will include footage from rehearsals, the recording process, concerts, and bloopers (we've already got a few, haha). (+ pre-release signed CD)

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A one hour lesson with Elisabeth Halliday (classical voice). (+ pre-release signed CD)

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A one hour lesson with Zach Herchen (saxophone or audio recording). (+ pre-release signed CD)

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You will be given credit as a producer on our CD. Your name will be included in the CD booklet and you get a huge thank you from us. Thank you! (+ pre-release signed CD)

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You will be be given credit for funding one of the commissioned piece (you choose the composer). Your name will be included in the score and we will mail you a copy signed by the composer and us. (+ pre-release signed CD)

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We will come to your house and perform a private concert for you and your friends/family! You pay the travel costs and we'll perform the music. (+ pre-release signed CD)

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Based in New York City, saxophonist Zach Herchen performs contemporary, jazz, and rock music. Zach has premiered works at New England Conservatory, Duke University, Stanford University, NYC, Stockholm, and Venice. He has also performed with groups at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall, Lincoln Center, and Kennedy Center. Zach is constantly working with composers and has premiered 27 pieces since 2003. He was a participant in the 4th International Master-Class for Classical Saxophone and was a 2008 artist-in-resident at Wildacres Retreat. Zach holds a MM and BM in Saxophone Performance from The Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University where he was a recipient of the Richard Franko Goldman Prize for performance. Zach has studied with Gary Louie, Gary Thomas, Timothy McAllister, Arno Bornkamp, Vincent David, Jan Schulte-Bunert, and Ties Mellema.

  1. zachherchen.com
  2. emergingvoicesproject.blogspot.com