A Conductor’s and Performer’s Guide to Steven Bryant’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone - Chester Jenkins

v To my committee. I have been blessed with exceptional teachers, mentors and examples of professionalism here at The Ohio State. You have all taught me valuable lessons both inside and outside of the classroom. I am fortunate to have spent significant time with all of you through the course of my doctoral studies, and have experienced profound growth as a musician during my time here. Thank you for your contributions to my musical development. To Joe Lulloff, Howard Gourwitz, Steven Bryant and Kevin Sedatole, who all took time out of their busy schedules to speak with me. This document would obviously not exist without their help and participation. Thank you again for the generosity of your time. Thank you Steven Bryant for granting me permission to use examples of your music throughout this document. Finally, I owe many thanks to my wife, Heather, for her continued support. Our first daughter was born at the beginning of this venture, and the second right before the end. Our timing could have probably been better, but there is no one I would want to survive this experience with more than you.