by Andrew J. Allen

On February 25th and 26th, nearly two hundred saxophonists assembled on the campus of Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago for the Region V conference.  Regional Director Jim Kasprzyk assembled a varied program that presented many facets of our instrument.  Solos, duets, trios, mixed chamber ensembles, and quartets were represented in abundance, while performances by groups from Northwestern University, Indiana University, and Central Michigan University and large ensemble reading sessions evidenced a growing interest for the large saxophone ensemble.