Strategic Plan, Diversifying the Faculty
WSU 2008-2013 Strategic Plan
2011 Eminent Faculty Award Recipient: Gregory W. Yasinitsky
Dr. Gregory W. Yasinitsky, a Washington State University faculty member since 1982, is a world-renowned composer, performer, teacher, and scholar of music. His work is unique in that he has written music for musicians of all levels, from beginners to professional groups. More than 150 of his musical works have been published by top companies including Belwin Jazz, Hal Leonard, Kendor Music, and Advance Music of Germany. Dr. Yasinitsky’s work is regularly cited, reviewed and recommended in top journals including Saxophone Journal and The Instrumentalist. His compositions are performed around the world.
In addition to his contributions as a composer and saxophonist, Dr. Yasinitsky has led the WSU jazz studies program to national prominence. It is typical for his students to receive professional recognition and awards and to be invited to perform at prestigious events. Under Dr. Yasinitsky’s direction the WSU Jazz Big Band has received many first place awards at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Dr. Yasinitsky’s accomplishments in scholarship and creative activity, teaching, and service have been recognized at national and international levels and have had a significant impact on global jazz education.
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