Twin Cities Saxophone Camp 2025
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. This year the final day of the camp will be the first day of the Eugene Rousseau Celebration. This 3 day event is free to campers and includes vendors, concerts, classes and presentations from many internationally renowned saxophonists including Preston Duncan, Kendra Wheeler, Stephen Page, Kenneth Tse, Julia Nolan and many more! Campers will not be supervised during this event as it is not part of the camp. June 14 of the Rousseau Celebration will also include the Schmitt Music Sax Day.
Eugene Rousseau Celebration Website
Schedule Overview
| Date | Times & Activity |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Registration will take place from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Classes begin |
| Thursday | Classes continue 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Faculty recital 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | Classes continue 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Student concert 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | Eugene Rosseau Celebration |
2025 Faculty and Guest Artists
- Dr. Preston Duncan, Director, and U of M School of Music Saxophone Faculty
- Lucia Sarmiento
- Dr. Kendra Wheeler - Lousiana State University
- Tina Uhrenbacher, guest instructor, assistant director
- Emily Brewer, guest instructor
- Christopher Dickhaus, guest instructor
- Mary Jo Gothmann, collaborative pianist
About the Faculty
For the 2025 class, Dr. Duncan is joined by Lucia Sarmiento and Dr. Kendra Wheeler. 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
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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
Registration fee is $350 if enrolled before May 1; $400 after May 1. Registration fees will be refunded 50% for cancellations prior to June 1. Cancellations on June 1 or after will not be eligible for registration fee refund.
Payment is accepted via credit card only using the payment button above.
Food
Lunch can be provided at the cost of $15/day for interested participants. Please select the appropriate add-on(s) in the payment form above.
Hotels
Here is a list of accommodations near the University of Minnesota campus.
Parking & Directions
Ferguson Hall: 2106 4th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Questions?
Please contact Christina Uhrenbacher, assistant camp director, at [email protected].