Twin Cities Saxophone Camp 2024
The Twin Cities Saxophone Camp is an intensive program of chamber music, master classes, and lessons for students in grades 6 - 12. All styles are welcome as the course will focus on intermediate and advanced fundamentals of saxophone performance. There will be concerts every evening from faculty and internationally renowned guest artists. The final concert will feature student chamber groups and selected student solo performances.
Schedule Overview |
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| Wednesday | Registration will take place from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Classes begin |
| Thursday | Classes continue |
| Friday | Classes continue |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Twin Cities Saxophone Day at Schmitt Music in Bloomington Clinic with Alex Hahn Saxophone Choir, Quartet, and Solo performances. Depart at 5:00 PM |
2024 Faculty and Guest Artists
- Dr. Preston Duncan, Director, and U of M School of Music Saxophone Faculty
- Steve Cole
- Special Guest, Alex Hahn for Saturday at Schmitt Music
- Emily Brewer, co-director
- Christopher Dickhaus, co-director
- Tina Uhrenbacher, guest teacher
- Lexie Aguilar, social media coordinator
- Mary Jo Gothmann, collaborative pianist
- Emily Fisher, guest teacher
About the Faculty
For this class, Dr. Duncan is joined by Steve Cole, saxophonist and professor of Industry Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. Together, they will be conducting daily performance masterclasses and giving private lessons throughout the week.
This course is designed for all level students in 6th grade and above. There will be quite a few college-level students and adults as well. There will be breakout sessions for different levels and age-appropriate chamber groups. Come one, come all, it’s time to get better at the saxophone! There will be a pianist for the performance masterclasses, so please bring your scores.
Sample Daily Schedule |
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| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Performance and Techniques Class (Breakout sessions) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Saxophone Ensemble Choir and Chamber Music |
| 3:30 – 5:00 pm | Private Lessons and Practice |
Application & Cost
$375 if enrolled before June 1. $450 after.
50% refund for cancellations after July 1
A 75% refund for cancellations before July 1
If you send a check, make it payable to the University of Minnesota with the participant name in the memo line.
Twin Cities Saxophone Camp
100 Ferguson Hall
2106 4th St S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Food
We will be taking meal orders every morning and will have food delivered every day.
Hotels
Here is a list of accommodations near the University of Minnesota campus.
Parking & Directions
Ferguson Hall: 2106 4th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Schmitt Music: 7800 Harmony Dr, Bloomington, MN 55439.
Questions?
Please contact Emily Brewer, co-director, at this email address.