BIOGRAPHY
Frank Smith
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Music Bio
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Frank is a well-established Phoenix musician who is recognized for his work on Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Piano, Keyboards, Clarinet and Flute.
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Performances and Performers
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Over the years, Frank has performed with over three dozen internationally-famous artists who represent a wide range of styles and modalities… from Gladys Knight to Glenn Campbell… from Bob Newhart to the Phoenix Symphony.
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Television
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Frank has numerous television credits, including featured soloist on CBS’ Evening Shade and ABC’s B.L. Stryker.
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Arranging
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As an arranger, Frank has created charts for shows at Harrah’s Las Vegas, the Fiesta Bowl and many local and national bands and groups.
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Studio Work
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Frank is a sought-after studio musician who has played on many commercials, including Oasis Water Beds, Desert Toyota, and Continental Bank.
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Teaching
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Frank has dozens of years of teaching experience. Some of the places he has taught:
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Arizona State University
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University of Montana
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Maricopa Community Colleges
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Phoenix Art Museum and
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Phoenix’s world-renowned Musical Instrument Museum
Education, Awards and Honors
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Bachelor of Music in composition, Arizona State University
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Four-year, full tuition band activity performance scholarship
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President, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia: Kappa Nu Chapter
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Musician of the Month, Jazz in AZ
Fun Facts
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Frank is an instrument rated commercial pilot
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Frank is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic-Programming
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Frank is a hypnotherapist and Life Coach. Check out my coaching website: www.thinkitcreateit.online.
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And perhaps most impressive of all: Frank has earned his living only through music his entire life! (Not an easy thing to do in Phoenix, Arizona!)