Student Perspective
“The saxophone studio is very creative, and the students perform at a very high level, which caught my eye.”
Luis Trejo ’24, Student
Saxaphone
Aurora, Illinois
Conservatory of Music faculty Estelí Gomez and Catherine Walby developed a new one-unit course focused on the art of practicing, and they've brought colleagues from across the College and Athletics into the conversation.
The Chicago Gig
Play with your professors in the classroom and on tour. Students hit the road to gig in Chicago and share the stage with the faculty jazz quartet.
Con Couches
Conservatory students gather on these comfy couches to hang out, chat, study, and of course play music.
Studio Culture
From working with composers to commission, premiere, and record new works to teaching fellow students in Performance Class, collaboration is key for the saxophone studio. You can explore a wide variety of genres including jazz, contemporary, orchestral music and more. Individualized goals for performance and artistic development are supported by your peers in class and in performing ensembles. Through performing diverse works for all types of saxophones and engaging in collaborative mentoring in the studio, the saxophone program creates flexible and committed artists with a comprehensive understanding of saxophone performance.
The Power of Collaboration
What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At Lawrence, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined. Multiple degree options let you be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.
Performance & Ensemble Opportunities
Performance and ensemble opportunities abound. Perform in recitals and at professional conferences. Campus and beyond is your stage as you perform in ensembles like Lawrence's jazz ensembles, the Lawrence University Saxophone Ensemble, quartets, duos, mixed chamber ensembles, and more. Explore professional performance alongside your peers as you perform a diverse variety of works for all types of saxophones.
The Steven Jordheim Endowed Fund for Musical Exploration
The sky's the limit with this saxophone-specific fund that supports student travel to workshops, commissions for new pieces, recording projects, and performance tours.
The Lawrence Conservatory of Music’s jazz program has received a national honor that speaks to its ability to creatively make music amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.