Doug Butchy Bio
Doug graduated from Youngstown State University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, and is currently persuing a Master’s Degree in Music Education. He has studied saxophone with recording artists James Umble, Kent Englehardt, and Joshua Redman. Doug has also performed with many artists including The Manhattan Transfer, The Temptations, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, The Mamas and the Papas, Wayne Newton, Marie Osmond, and jazz artists Conrad Herwig, Kenny Burrell and Maynard Ferguson. He has also performed with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. His album credits include the Downbeat Magazine award-winning “Biddle-De-Bop” by the YSU Jazz Ensemble, “Standard Fare” by Brass Taxi, and “The Way You Move Me” by Christian artist, Jordan Biel. Doug also serves as a guest clinician and soloist throughout the region. He is currently the Director of Bands in the Sharon City School District, and a private saxophone and clarinet teacher.
Tom Fowler said
Doug – I dodn’t have your number but I would like to know if you are interested in playing at Buhl Day again this year. Please let me know @tfowler@capitolint.com or 724-342-1771. Thank you. Tom Fowler
dennis hritz said
Hey Doug, just checking out your stuff.
Interesting stuff. I’ll read more later.
Andy Zweibel said
Doug – You don’t happen to know Shawn Vondran, do you? He graduated from YSU in ‘05 with a Masters in Instrumental Conducting, so I’m not sure; you may have missed him.
At any rate… I love your blog! Great ideas and good insight! Thanks for what you bring to the table!
Best,
Andy