Sax Day

University of Kansas Saxophone Day

Join us in Lawrence on November 15!

This year featuring the Costa Rican Saxophone + Percussion Ensemble, SONSAX!

Participants will work with KU School of Music saxophone and jazz faculty, experience a Latin rhythm workshop by SONSAX, hear SONSAX and KU faculty perform, check out cool saxophone gear at the vendor booths, and make music with fellow saxophonists from around the country. The event culminates with a large saxophone ensemble concert where participants will perform alongside SONSAX and current KU students and alums!

WHO CAN ATTEND?

• The event is open to all saxophonists, regardless of age or ability level.
• Classical and Jazz saxophonists.
• Music Educators are welcome to attend.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE:

• Concerts
• Masterclasses
• SONSAX workshop
• Saxophone ensemble rehearsal and performance

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH:

• Dr. Geoffrey Landman
  • Assistant Professor of Saxophone
• Matt Otto
  • Associate Professor of Jazz Studies, Saxophone
• SONSAX saxophone and percussion ensemble
  • Dr. Javier Valerio, soprano and alto saxophones, director
  • Harold Guillén, alto saxophone
  • Pablo Sandí, baritone saxophone
  • Arturo Castro, tenor saxophone
  • Manrique Méndez, percussionist

SCHEDULE

9-10 Check In/Vendor Booths open

10-11 Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal

11-11:45 Jazz and Classical Masterclasses

11:45-12:45 SONSAX masterclass/workshop

12:45-2 Lunch/Vendor Booths open

2-3:30 Faculty and SONSAX concert

3:45 -4:45 Sax Ensemble Dress Rehearsal

5-6 Final Concert