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Miles Osland is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on August 22, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky, and grew up in a family that valued music. His father was a jazz musician, and his mother was a music teacher. Miles Osland started playing the saxophone at the age of 10 and quickly developed a passion for music. Miles Osland attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1975. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of North Texas in 1977. During his time at the University of North Texas, Miles Osland studied with renowned saxophonist Eugene Rousseau. After completing his studies, Miles Osland began his career as a music educator. He taught at various schools and universities, including the University of Kentucky, the University of Memphis, and the University of Southern Mississippi. In 1991, he joined the faculty at the University of Kentucky, where he currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone. Throughout his career, Miles Osland has performed with numerous orchestras and jazz ensembles. He has also recorded several albums, including "The Osland Saxophone Quartet," "The Osland/Dailey Jazztet," and "The Osland Saxophone Orchestra." His music has been featured on radio and television programs, and he has performed at major music festivals around the world. One of the highlights of Miles Osland's career was his performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 1995. He performed with the Osland/Dailey Jazztet, and their performance was well-received by the audience and critics alike. Miles Osland has also performed at the International Association for Jazz Education Conference, the Midwest Clinic, and the World Saxophone Congress. In addition to his performances, Miles Osland has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music education and performance. He was named the Kentucky Music Educators Association College/University Teacher of the Year in 1995 and the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts Teacher of the Year in 2000. He has also received the Governor's Award in the Arts for Education in 2002 and the University of Kentucky's Great Teacher Award in 2003. Miles Osland is also a prolific composer and arranger. He has written numerous pieces for saxophone ensembles, jazz ensembles, and orchestras. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by ensembles around the world, and he has received commissions from major orchestras and jazz ensembles. In addition to his work as a musician and educator, Miles Osland is also a dedicated researcher. He has published numerous articles on music education and performance, and he has presented his research at conferences around the world. He is also the author of the book "The Jazz Ensemble Director's Handbook." Miles Osland's contributions to the world of music have been significant. He has inspired countless musicians and educators, and his performances and compositions have enriched the lives of audiences around the world. His dedication to music education and performance has earned him numerous awards and honors, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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