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DUANE EDWARDS Email: [email protected]

Phone:207-680-0833

North Dam Mill - Biddeford, ME 04005

EDUCATION Bachelor'sof Jazzand Cpntemporory Music University of Maine atAuglista Performance Concentration Graduated Magna Cum Laude

2003 to 2007 Augusta,ME

HighSchool Diploma Rockland District High School Graduated Cum Laude

1999 to 2003 Rockland, ME

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2008 - Artist in Residence - Vinalhaven School, Vinalhaven ME. Working with another Artist in Residence, we presented the link of poetry and music. Students were shown new ways to express themselves through art and encouraged to do so.

2006 to present - Private Instruction,Electricand Double Bass. One on one private lessons at home studio and at Northern Kingdom Music in Rockport, ME. Lessons induded theory, ear training, composition, improvisation, and performance. About 50% of students are gigging on a regular basis as a result. 2002 to 2003 - Assistant Teacher, Rockland District Middle School - Rockland, ME. Part of an independent study while taking college courses under the High School Aspiration Program. Conducted and taught parts to each section ofthe orchestra.

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

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Amery Raymond Quartet - Augusta, ME 2007 to present Nate Perry duo Portland, ME - 2007 KVAC Big Band - Augusta, ME - 2007 The Frank Mauceri Quartet/Jazz For a New Society - Brunswick, ME University of Maine at Augusta Jazz on Tour Ensemble - Augusta ME

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Highball Jazz Trio

- Augusta,

ME

- 2006

- 2007 to present - 2006 to 20Q7

to 2008

University of Maine at Augusta Cafe Ensemble - Augusta, ME - 2005 The Tom DelRossi Quartet - Augusta, ME - 2004 to present I Primo Cubano - Son Latin - Brunswick, ME - 2008 to present Jazzy Chas and the DelRossi Posse Soul/R+B Augusta, ME 2006 to present Mystic Vibes- Reggae -Portland, ME - 2006-2007 Johnny No Shoes - Folk - Hallowell, ME - 2006 to present

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REFERENCES Greg Loughman Steve Grover

Contact; 1-(617)-851-3825 Contact: 1-(207)-462-1876

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