Guest Artist

This year’s guest artist is saxophonist Robert Young, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Dr. Young is a renowned soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist. 

For more information visit: https://www.robertyoungsaxophone.com

Schedule of Events 

Track A: High School

• 9:30am – 10:00am Registration – Holsclaw Hall Lobby
• 10:00am – 11:00am Saxophone Ensemble I Reading Session (232)
• 11:00am – 12:00pm TOPIC (Overtones/Altissimo) (Stay in 232)
• Break (lunch and visit vendors – room 114 & 114A)
• 1:30pm – 3:00pm Guest Artist Master Class (Holsclaw)
• 3:15pm – 3:45pm TOPIC (“music opportunities after high school”) (146)
• 4:00pm – 5:00pm Guest Artist Recital (Holsclaw)

Track B: Elementary and Middle School

• 9:30am – 10:00am Registration – Holsclaw Hall Lobby
• 10:00am – 11:00am Saxophone Basics Workshop (Room 170)
• 11:00am – 12:00pm Saxophone Ensemble II (Stay in 170)
• Break (lunch and visit vendors – room 114 & 114A)
• 1:30pm – 3:00pm Guest Artist Master Class (Holsclaw)
• 3:15pm – 3:45pm TOPIC (“learning and mastering scales”) (Stay in Holsclaw)
• 4:00pm – 5:00pm Guest Artist Recital (Holsclaw)

Track C: Adult

• 9:30am – 10:00am Registration – Holsclaw Hall Lobby
• 10:00am – 11:00am Quartet Reading Session (Room 146)
• 11:00am – 12:00pm Q and A with Guest Artist (Stay in Room 146)
• Break (lunch and visit vendors – room 114 & 114A)
• 1:30pm – 3:00pm Guest Artist Master Class (Holsclaw)
• 3:15pm – 3:45pm Product Testing at the D’Addario Booth (Vendors – 114A)
• 4:00pm – 5:00pm Guest Artist Recital (Holsclaw)

Half Day

• 1:00pm – 1:30pm Registration – Holsclaw Hall Lobby
• 1:30pm – 3:00pm Guest Artist Master Class (Holsclaw)
• 3:15pm – 3:45pm Attend a clinic of your choice or visit Vendor Hall
• 4:00pm – 5:00pm Guest Artist Recital (Holsclaw)

Cost

***Due to University policies, UA Saxophone Day only can accept checks or money orders. No cash. 

Checks are to be written out to “The University of Arizona” (memo line: Sax Day),

and are to be given in person on the day of the event at the registration table***

Early Registration – Full Day – $15

• Register by clicking here and filling out the form by November 14th
• Full access to all clinics and workshops
• Saxophone Ensemble Reading Session
• Welcome packet with reeds and other swag

Full Day at-the-door Registration – $20

• Register at the door
• Full access to clinics and workshops
• Saxophone Ensemble Reading Session

Half Day Registration – $10 (includes Robert Young recital)

• Access to Robert Young master class at 1:30pm
• Access to Robert Young Recital at 4:00pm

Accompanying parent / family pass – $5

• Parents or teachers may purchase an accompanying pass (to accompany their child/student) for $5, which admits all additional family members to all events