***precise technique and superb musicianship*** Chicago Tribune
***a diminutive performer who harnesses the sound of the 500-pound marimba like a lion tamer*** www.smilepolitely.com
***killer technique and inspired musicality*** Drum! magazine, US
***She has an ability that captivates even the most skeptical*** www.the217.com
***MARIMBA MAGIC***
USA-based marimba virtuoso Jane Boxall delighted a capacity audience with her music ... Jane performed pieces by many international composers showing off the full tonal range of this beautiful instrument.*** www.ccanw.co.uk
***A quintessentially natural performer. . . Incredible presence. Her body sings with movement and pure joy. She bowled [us] over with her musicality and her extramusical capacity to communicate.***
News-Gazette, Champaign IL
***You haven’t heard the marimba if you haven’t heard Jane play the marimba... she
mesmerizes her audiences with her virtuosic talent*** Prairie Breezes, Urbana IL
Percussionist Jane Boxall keeps a busy performance schedule as a solo marimbist and as a rock drummer. Originally from the UK, Jane completed her BA and MA in Music at the University of York before relocating to Illinois, USA, for doctoral studies with William Moersch. She has performed and toured in the US, UK, Italy, Belgium, France and Ireland. In addition to working as a professional musician, Jane also works as a freelance journalist and an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) instructor for children with autism. Jane is an active and enthusiastic music educator, working with students from kindergarten to University level. She plays and endorses Coe Percussion.
Awards/recognition:
Swanson Percussion Fellowship (Illinois, 2004-2006)
Young Musicians Fund Scholarship (UK, 2003-2004)
Krannert Center Debut Artist Award - honorable mention (Illinois, 2006)
Drum! magazine review (US, nationwide, 2007)
Selected performances:
Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY 2008) Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Urbana, IL, 2006-2008) Carrie Busey Elementary School (Champaign, IL 2008) Cowan Civic Center Theater (Lebanon, MO 2008)
Boneyard Arts Festival (Champaign, IL, 2007-2008) Aroma Cafe (Champaign, IL, 2008)
Music Matters - masterclass (Batavia, IL, 2008)
Olivet Nazarene University (Bourbonnais, IL, 2007)
Centre for Contemporary Arts and the Natural World (Devon, UK, 2007)
WEFT 90.1FM live radio sessions (2005-2008)
Manchester University (Manchester, UK, 2005)
Sheffield Cathedral (Sheffield, UK, 2005)
St Agnes and St Anne's (London, UK, 2005)
Gaetano Zinetti Chamber Music Festival (Sanguinetto, Italy, 2004)
private weddings and functions
Selected discography:
'Wood Water & Land' EP (2007) - Jane Boxall, solo marimba
'Horsepower' (2006) - Triple Whip (instrumental rock duo)
'Snake Creeps Down' (2005) - Triple Whip (rock trio)
'Brutal Tinkerbell' (2004) - Brutal Tinkerbell (rock trio)
'Get Set' (2004) - The Sea Set (rock with live loops)
'York Millennium Mystery Plays (soundtrack)' (2002)
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Thanks for friendship Jane... NiceMARIMBA ! really !! I like it to much... The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way. It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream, called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful. Warmest regards, Didier EUZET http://www. oscarmelody. com
Good luck on your move but please stay from Albuquerque because everyone thinks I'm the best in the world. If they hear another, I'll be number two for sure! I must warn you that I'm in the Marimba Mafia. Your move is definately Illinois' loss!
Very nice Jane. Now if you could drill a hole on the bottom of each resonator and put some virgin female pig intestine over it, your marimba will sound wonderful!
Hey Jane...Congrats on the DMA, recital, recordings and all your accomplishments! I hope you remembered to keep your sanity through all of this! Take care and I miss hearing your keys jingling down the halls!
Hi Honey!! I got your package-it's actually what I ate for dinner that night, way weird!! YOU"RE SO SWEET!! It was the best mixed CD ever. Thanks for taking the time. Sorry I cant be there for your final hurrah tomorrow. Do an extra kick for me. I know you'll be great.
Hello Jane, thanks so much... Just now I..ve heard all your music here... an musical and intellectual delight! Great respect compliments and greetings from Hamburg Udo
Hi Jane! Thank you so much! It's definitely been a crazy journey, and I'm sure will continue to be crazy. But I'm loving this Dad thing! I keep a blog on Kavi at http://www. kaviscorner. blogspot. com With pictures and videos.
Thanks for the comments Jane. You really did a wonderfull job on Saturday. We should definitly do a concert sometime in the future. I have a concert in the fall at the Touhill. Interested in playing a duet? Let me know
I really enjoyed your performance on Saturday. That was a great piece. If you ever want to come down this way and play a recital, let me know. I'm sure my students at Missouri Western would enjoy it as well. Take care.
Hi Jane, nice to meet you here, its a pleasure for us, we hope you like our sound. We are impressed about your great playing, full of personel musical influence. The Coe Marimba sounds really good. All the best Piano meets Vibes
