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Saxophone Camp 2026

Sunday–Wednesday, June 7–10

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, Shawn Wallace and Robert Brooks 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.

Camp Faculty

Michael Rene Torres, assistant teaching professor of saxophone

Michael Rene Torres

Program Director

Assistant Teaching Professor of Saxophone

Shawn Wallace gives inaugural lecture, Feb. 4

Shawn Wallace

Professor of Jazz Saxophone

Robert D. Brooks

Associated Faculty, Jazz Saxophone

ELIGIBILITY — For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2026–2027 school year, and 2026 high school graduates.

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

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT — 35

FEES  — $525 Resident (includes dorm double occupancy, meals and T-shirt) / $425 Commuter (includes T-shirt, lunch and dinner)

Registration

Registration deadline — Sunday, May 17

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.

Registration will open here on February 1.

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. 

  • Musical selections, instructions and helpful tips will be available soon.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 29

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?