Studying saxophone lets you blend a well-rounded and intellectually challenging liberal arts tradition with the immersive world of specialized saxophone performance study.

Grow your artistry, build your technical facility, and expand your musical possibilities in a community of empowerment, collaboration, and support. Hone and challenge your performance skills with a diverse array of solo, chamber, and ensemble experiences. Dig into the transformational power of music through community outreach. Become the versatile and entrepreneurial musician the world needs. Where will your musical journey take you?

Jasper Kashou:

Student Perspective


鈥淲hen you shop around for colleges [as a musician], the professors are practically the only thing that matters. I came to 麻豆影院 specifically for professors Jos茅 Encarnaci贸n and Steven Jordheim鈥 My success is largely due to their guidance.鈥

Jasper Kashou 鈥24
Music Education, Music Performance (Saxophone)
Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Music & Arts

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. 

From jazz to classical and more, learn more about ensemble and performance opportunities.

You will work closely with exceptional faculty in lessons, ensembles, and performance.

Discover the many paths open to Conservatory graduates.

Joe Connor '16 holds his saxophone.

Faculty Profile: Joseph Connor

鈥淵ou don鈥檛 stop learning when you leave college, right? You don鈥檛 graduate and your journey as a student is over.鈥 鈥 Connor

A quartet of saxophonists performing on stage.

Studio Culture


Collaborate with composers, peers, and faculty to create and perform new music. Explore diverse genres and develop your unique artistic voice. Receive personalized guidance to achieve your musical goals. Prepare for a flexible and fulfilling career as a versatile saxophonist.

A conductor leading an ensemble of saxophonists.

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 麻豆影院鈥檚 jazz ensembles, the 麻豆影院 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.

close up of students' hands playing drum and filling a test tube

Multiple Degree Options


What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At 麻豆影院, 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.

Steven Jordheim, Professor of Music, works with Gabe Reyes, a sophomore, during Saxophone Studio.

The Steven Jordheim Endowed Fund for Musical Exploration


The sky鈥檚 the limit with this saxophone-specific fund that supports student travel to workshops, commissions for new pieces, recording projects, and performance tours.

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A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.

The best way to find out if 麻豆影院 is the university for you is by visiting.

Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.

The 麻豆影院 Jazz Ensemble performs on the stage of Memorial Chapel.

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Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble

麻豆影院's musicians have been consistently recognized by the prestigious Downbeat Awards.

Explore Upcoming Performances

  • Mar 7
    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Mar 8
    02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Mar 8
    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
    Location: 麻豆影院 Memorial Chapel
  • Mar 14
    07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: 麻豆影院 Memorial Chapel
  • Mar 30
    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall