Name:  Dr. Richard Schwartz, Associate Professor of Music (Saxaphone and Jazz)

ENMU Role:  Faculty / Mentor

ENMU Email:  richard.schwartz@enmu.edu

Preferred method of contact:  Email

Office Phone:  575-562-2471

Office Location:  MB, Room 203

Home Town:  Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cultural Background:   Jewish

• Education:  Degrees from Temple University in Music Education, The University of Michigan in Woodwind Performance (Saxophone),  and Boston University in Woodwind Performance (Saxophone).  Research Interests:  Musical Composition, Saxophone Pedagogy, Classical and Jazz Performance, Musical Intonation, extended woodwind techniques and jazz improvisation.
• Additional Information:  I have performed with a variety of well-known musical artists including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Johnny Mathis, Linda Ronstadt and more.  I served as president of organizations including the New Mexico Jazz Educators and the Southeastern Louisiana University Faculty Senate.  I currently serve as the faculty representative of ENMU's Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Theta Phi) chapter.
• One challenge I experienced in college was while an undergraduate at Temple University in Philadelphia, my father passed.  I found that after my father passed I took my studies much more seriously by taking on the philosophy that life can be short.  We need to make the most of it.  Also, while at Boston University,  I encountered several challenges with professors.  It took quite some time and effort, but I pushed through and graduated despite these teachers' lack of effort.
• I am a Greyhound Connection Mentor because I want to help and support students who may feel a bit overwhelmed, or those that need help with challenges.  Many of our faculty have experienced challenges and are wonderful resources.  Personally, I simply would like to help in any way I can.