Craig Treinen is Director of Jazz studies and Instructor of Saxophone at Washburn University. He also serves as Instructor of Saxophone at Kansas State University. After receiving his undergraduate degrees in music education and saxophone performance from Washburn University, Mr. Treinen served eight years in the United States Air Force as director, assistant arranger, and lead alto saxophonist in the Air Combat Command Heartland of America big band, the “Noteables,” for whom he recorded and produced. Since leaving the U.S.A.F. in 1998, Mr. Treinen received his MME from Kansas State University. After serving as an assistant band director at Salina South High School, and Wamego High School Mr. Treinen returned to Kansas State where he is completing his Ph.D in jazz studies. As a saxophonist, Mr. Treinen has also performed in Kansas City as lead alto saxophonist with the Kansas City Boulevard Big Band and Triology Big Band for whom he recorded three albums and has performed with such legendary musicians such as Lee Greenwood, Bobby Watson, Shirley Jones, Crystal Gayle, Bob Denver, Karin Alyson, Frank Mantooth, Kevin Mahogany, and Eric Marienthal. In addition to his studies, Mr. Treinen continues to be an active performer and clinician throughout the Midwest. Contact Mr. Treinen at craig.treinen@washburn.edu

For information on Jazz Studies at Washburn, please contact Mr. Treinen by phone at 785-670-1520, or Email him at craig.treinen@washburn.edu