USM School of Music to Host Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference March 30 – April 2
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 09:50am | By: Mike Lopinto
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the biennial North American
Saxophone Alliance Conference Thursday, March 30 - Sunday, April 2 which will include
more than 250 presentations, performances, lectures, and masterclasses focusing on
saxophone performance and education, and taking place in multiple venues at the USM
School of Music on the Hattiesburg campus.
“There will be many saxophonists, educators, performers and sax enthusiasts from all over the country visiting Hattiesburg, many for the first time,” said Dr. Dannel Espinoza, USM Professor of Saxophone and event host. “The incredible lineup of events available to everyone is truly incredible, and I hope our community will embrace the opportunity to be a part of it all.”
The North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference boasts a lineup of top saxophone experts and educators from North America and abroad, with plentiful opportunities for conference attendees to interact with and learn from the top saxophonists in the world, including trade shows and exhibits, performance opportunities for teachers and students alike, and a special evening concert featuring esteemed guests and performers.
With a focus on the highest level of performance and pedagogy, The North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference will provide saxophone enthusiasts and musicians of all disciplines a unique and enriching experience.
“Hattiesburg is, in many ways, defined by the music of our community,” said Dr. Colin McKenzie, director of the School of Music. “From the innumerable concerts and performances of our school to the incredible alumni and friends who keep a song in the air from churches to clubs, this is a chance to showcase and be involved in a nationwide event, right here at our doorsteps.”
This conference was made possible with the generous help of VisitHattiesburg. Evening concerts included in the conference schedule are free and open to the public. To register, and for more information, visit the North American Saxophone Alliance website at https://www.saxophonealliance.org/.
For any other questions, contact Dr. Espinoza at dannel.espinozaFREEMississippi, 601.266.6934.