Hello Saxophonists, I wanted to share with you some exciting news. I will be going on a one-year sabbatical from fall 2023 through spring 2024. Here are some questions I’ve been asked about it:
What will you be doing?
Finishing a project of intermediate pieces for alto, tenor, and bari pieces by BIPOC composers; recording a second album with Mhondoro; Concertizing in Minnesota; performing at the World Saxo Congress at the Canary Islands; and many other projects. Practicing a lot and maybe even resting some I’ll still be living in Eugene but going out of town frequently to play.
Are you coming back?
Yes! Absolutely! I love teaching at the UO (and I also signed a bunch of legal paperwork legally binding me to return). I’ll be back fall 2024.
Who will be teaching me saxophone?
Classical Saxophone: Sean Fredenburg scf2@pdx.edu Jazz Saxophone: Joe Manis joemanis@hotmail.com
Saxo Studio GE: Bryan Fike (we’ll send out Bryan’s uoregon email as soon as he gets one)
I am not available for private lessons during my sabbatical. I will be present for entrance auditions in February 2024.
I am looking forward to seeing you around town, following your activities on @uosaxophonestudio, and rejoining the UO in fall 2024.