2009 Summer Festivals and Master Classes for Saxophone

2010 ISYM Sax Camp with Debra Richtmeyer and J. Michael Holmes

Renowned University of Illinois Professor of Saxophone, Debra Richtmeyer, and Director of Marketing for Saxophones at Conn-Selmer, Inc., J. Michael Holmes, will lead The Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) Saxophone Camp at the University of Illinois. Students will participate in private lessons, master classes, seminars, saxophone quartet, and saxophone large ensemble. Aspects of saxophone performance that will be covered include tone production, vibrato, articulation, reeds, intonation, practice techniques and equipment. Students will have the opportunity to play multiple saxophones (soprano,tenor and baritone) and will be coached in the performance of selected standard repertoire with piano accompaniment. The final concert will include performances by saxophone soloists with piano, saxophone quartets, and the saxophone large ensemble conducted by Professor Richtmeyer.

- Date: June 21-27, 2009 at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign
- Cost: $425, plus $220.00 if staying in dormitories (includes meals)
- Visit the website at http://www.music.uiuc.edu/isym/
- Email: isym@music.uiuc.edu
- Age Range: High School Saxophonists including graduating seniors

Illinois Summer Youth Music
1114 West Nevada Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217.244.3404

BU Tanglewood Institute 2010

The application deadline is approaching for the 2010 Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Any saxophonists age 14-20 interested in the wind ensemble program or the saxophone workshop please contact Dr. Jennifer Bill (jbill28@bu.edu).
Also check out the website for more details on this summer's program.
http://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/tanglewood/
Saxophone Workshop with Ken Radnofsky and Jennifer Bill June 20-July 3
BUTI Young Artists Wind Ensemble July 4 - July 31

The University of Georgia Saxophone Performance Workshop

June 21 - 26, 2009

Faculty: Kenneth Fischer-University of Georgia
John Bleuel-University of West Georgia
J. Scott Turpen-University of Wyoming

The UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SAXOPHONE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP is a unique and intensive six day musical experience, offering students(High School through University) the opportunity to experience the highest level of musical growth on the saxophone. Held on the beautiful campus of The University of Georgia in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, students will study the saxophone in all styles of music, classical through jazz. Each student will receive private instruction from the internationally acclaimed faculty. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to perform as a soloist, in quartets, and in a large saxophone orchestra, involving sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass saxophones. All students will gain performing experience on each of the saxophones. Workshop participants will end the week with a public performance held in the renowned Ramsey Concert Hall. All workshop activities will take place in The University of Georgia’s State-Of-The-Art Facilities in Athens, Georgia.

The UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SAXOPHONE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP is designed for saxophone performers. Lodging is available in the dormitories of The University of Georgia. For further information contact Dr. Kenneth Fischer at: kfischer@uga.edu.

http://www.uga.edu/music/saxophone_workshop/

Britt Festival's Siskiyou Saxophone Workshop

Sunday, July 26 – Friday, July 31, 2009

Globe Saxophone Quartet, Faculty Quartet in Residence

Camp Description:

Now in its ninth year, the Britt Saxophone Workshop is one of the world’s longest continuously-running summer camps exclusively for saxophones. The workshop offers a “music school” experience, with classes in theory, history and unique master classes such as yoga for musicians, classical saxophone performance and jazz improvisation. Performance opportunities include chamber music in a saxophone quartet, a saxophone orchestra featuring bass through sopranino saxophones, solo master classes and an opportunity for a private lesson. The camp will take place on the campus of Southern Oregon University. It features faculty performances, master classes in classical and jazz methods, a participant quartet recital and performing as guests with the Ashland City Band in beautiful Lithia Park. Recreational activities include a river rafting trip. The faculty are four of America's best saxophone teachers who bring to their teaching a wealth of experience on the world's classical stages. Download a sample schedule(pdf) to see how the week is organized or take a look at Dr. Bender's site for photos, videos and more from last year's workshop.

Appropriate ages and skill level:
The Saxophone Workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced saxophonists who study privately. Middle school, high school, college and young adults are encouraged to apply. All saxophone voices (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone) are welcome. Lodging in the SOU dorms is available. All students under 18 are supervised at all times.

http://www.brittfest.org/saxworkshop