Gail B. Levinsky is a saxophonist and educator based in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Serving on the faculty of Susquehanna University since 2000, Dr. Levinsky teaches applied studies in saxophone, chamber music, and woodwind methods. In addition, she directs the Susquehanna University Jazz Ensemble.
As a solo performer, Dr. Levinsky has presented recitals nationally and internationally featuring new works by Marilyn Shrude, Douglas McConnell, Mathew Quayle, Andrea Clearfield, Frank Ferko, and many others. Most recently she has premiered new works by Erin Graham and Stephanie Berg.
In addition to her performance schedule Dr. Levinsky regularly presents clinics at state music education symposiums, including the MENC Eastern Region Conference, PMEA, NJMEA DMEA, and the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. Her publications are varied and consist of an updated edition of Rosemary Lang’s “Beginning Altissimo Method” (Ensemble Publications); Music for Saxophone & Organ (Lyceum Publications), and the saxophone chapters “Teaching Woodwinds: A Guide for Students and Teachers” (Mountain Peak Music), and a saxophone choir arrangement of Tomás Victoria’s “O Vos Omnes”.
Dr. Levinsky completed her graduate degrees (DM, Artist Diploma, MM) from Northwestern University, and her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Butler University.
As a solo performer, Dr. Levinsky has presented recitals nationally and internationally featuring new works by Marilyn Shrude, Douglas McConnell, Mathew Quayle, Andrea Clearfield, Frank Ferko, and many others. Most recently she has premiered new works by Erin Graham and Stephanie Berg.
In addition to her performance schedule Dr. Levinsky regularly presents clinics at state music education symposiums, including the MENC Eastern Region Conference, PMEA, NJMEA DMEA, and the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. Her publications are varied and consist of an updated edition of Rosemary Lang’s “Beginning Altissimo Method” (Ensemble Publications); Music for Saxophone & Organ (Lyceum Publications), and the saxophone chapters “Teaching Woodwinds: A Guide for Students and Teachers” (Mountain Peak Music), and a saxophone choir arrangement of Tomás Victoria’s “O Vos Omnes”.
Dr. Levinsky completed her graduate degrees (DM, Artist Diploma, MM) from Northwestern University, and her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Butler University.
Recent & Upcoming Performances
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2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference
The Topaz Trio performing: "A Justice for All" Stephanie Berg "The Love that Moves the Sun and the Other Stars" Paul Dickinson 
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Recent 2021 performances
July 2021 International Double Reed Society International Conference October 2021 • Heidelberg University, McConnell Celebration Recital • National Association of College Wind & Percussion Instructors National Conference, Dallas, TX November 2021 • University of Montevallo, Single Reed Day, featured artist |
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