Saxophone Camp 2025

Sunday–Wednesday, June 8–11

This four-day experience provides high school saxophonists with diverse learning opportunities to develop as both classical and jazz musicians, engage with peers, and enjoy the college experience at Ohio State. Participants will work directly with saxophone professors Michael Rene Torres and Shawn Wallace in group activities, chamber ensembles and full saxophone ensemble; will hear inspiring faculty and staff performances; will gain insight into topics such as saxophone fundamentals, improvisation and practicing strategies; and will perform in a finale Saxophone Camp concert!

  • Take part in interactive sessions on sound quality, technique, vibrato, articulation, reed adjustment, voicing, altissimo, circular breathing and more!
  • Get to know other saxophonists from around the country!
  • Broaden your understanding of and approach to the saxophone with both classical and jazz styles.
  • Receive supplemental materials for continued growth after the camp.
  • Perform in both chamber ensembles and full saxophone ensemble.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Professors Michael Rene Torres and Shawn Wallace

Michael Rene Torres, assistant teaching professor of saxophone
Shawn Wallace

ELIGIBILITY — For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2025–2026 school year, and 2025 high school graduates.

INSTRUMENTS — Students are welcome to take part in the camp on alto, tenor or baritone saxophone.

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT — 35

FEES  — $510 Resident (includes T-shirt and meals) / $410 Commuter (includes T-shirt, lunch and dinner)

Registration will open here on February 1. 

Registration

Registration deadline — TBA

STEP 1 — You will be required to make payment via credit card at the time of registration. Shortly after submitting payment, you will receive an email confirming the transaction. 

Saxophone Camp registration is closed.

NOTE — The registration/payment form works best on a computer (PC or Mac).
MAC USERS — use Chrome, not Safari.

STEP 2 — Permission forms. 3-5 days after you register and pay, parents/guardians and participants will receive permission forms via DocuSign shortly after registration is complete. All forms must be returned by the deadline indicated in order to participate.

STEP 3 — Submit a video.

Please note that this is NOT an audition for camp. 

Students are asked to submit an audition video to assist us in getting to know our attendees' playing level, so that we can offer a meaningful musical experience. 

Find the musical selections, instructions and helpful tips on the following instructions document:

DEADLINE: TBA

QUESTIONS? Email Professor Torres at torres.173@osu.edu.

What's Next?

  • Approximately one week before the program, participants and parents/guardians will receive an email with basic information about what to pack, arrival, parking, and check-in, as well as a Digital Handbook with important information for a successful experience. 

Questions?