Faculty: Ben Nichols

Enrollment is limited to 18 saxophone players.

Placement Video Guidelines

  • One or more pieces or excerpts that demonstrate technique and expression.

Time: Do not exceed 5 minutes

Basic playing skills needed to have a productive week
  • Instrumentalists should be able to play eighth-note scales (quarter = 144) in keys up to five flats (see ranges below)
  • Ranges: From B below the staff to high E above the staff
  • Be able to sight-read in 3/2, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, and 9/8.
What to expect
  • Perform in a concert band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, or ensemble (all by assignment). 
  • Be involved in chamber music, theory, and music literature classes. 
  • Receive assistance in proper techniques during class.