Saxophone at Arts Academy
Why Study Saxophone at Interlochen
The saxophone is an incredibly expressive instrument with a dynamic range in a wide variety of genres. Whether you're flying solo or collaborating with peers in an ensemble, you'll deepen your knowledge of this versatile instrument.
What You’ll Learn
Interlochen Arts Academy is the top-rated boarding school for saxophone. Whether your interest leans toward classical music, jazz performance, or both, we will help you develop your personal voice.
Our combination of small and large ensembles, studio classes, and private lessons will focus on your individual needs. You'll learn tone production, articulation, musicianship, and interpretation as you widen your repertoire. Our exceptional instructors will give you the technical exercises you need to hone your skills and execute compositions. You will bridge gaps in technique and establish the daily discipline to thrive.
Guest Artists
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Marcus Elliot, Director of Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Civic Jazz Ensembles, Fellow of the Geri Allen Orchestra
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Jason Hainsworth, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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Steven Jordheim, Lawrence University
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Matt Levy, PRISM Quartet, solo artist
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Otis Murphy, Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University
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Stephen Page, University of Texas
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Diego Rivera, Michigan State University
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Zach Shemon, PRISM Quartet, University of Missouri
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Jim Snidero, The New School, founder of The Jazz Conception Company
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Taimur Sullivan, PRISM Quartet, Northwestern University
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
Saxophone students will have multiple performance opportunities with our orchestra, wind symphony, jazz, or chamber music ensembles. Learn more in our Explore Ensembles section below. We also showcase solo engagements on Interlochen Public Radio and have had several National Public Ratio From the Top performances.
Distinguished College and Conservatory Preparation
Along with Interlochen's Academic and College Counselors, our saxophone and music faculty will provide guidance in your college, conservatory, or career path. Our faculty have relationships and connections with most of the college and conservatory faculty for whom our students audition—as well as having extensive auditioning and performance experience.
The Music Center
Our state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot music facility has two 3,500 square-foot rehearsal halls, two recording studios which allow for rehearsal and performance recordings in multiple venues on campus with multiple ensemble and practice rooms, and individual faculty teaching studios. Learn more about The Music Center.
Being able to sit down and really hone in on the fundamentals of improvisation—both theoretically and musically—has greatly expanded my vocabulary. My knowledge of music has grown more in my first two months of school than in the rest of my life. The students on this campus come from very diverse places around our planet, and being connected with each and every one of them on a day-to-day basis is an unbelievable experience. These great people have taught me not only musical concepts, but a more healthy and satisfactory way of living.
Evan, Music
College Matriculation
Recent Interlochen Arts Academy Music Division students have continued their education at the following institutions and beyond.
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Berklee College of Music
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee
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California Institute of the Arts
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Curtis Institute of Music
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Indiana University
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The Juilliard School
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Johns Hopkins University
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Manhattan School of Music
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New England Conservatory
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New York University
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Northwestern University
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Oberlin College and Conservatory
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Rice University
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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University of Miami
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University of Michigan
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University of Rochester
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University of Southern California
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Vanderbilt University
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Academy with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Renowned faculty
- College-preparatory academics
- Student resources
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more