The Ohio State University School of Music

Saxophone Camp 2027

Saxophone Camp 2027

Sunday–Wednesday, June 6–9

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

Associate Teaching Professor of Saxophone

Shawn Wallace gives inaugural lecture, Feb. 4

Shawn Wallace

Professor of Jazz Saxophone

Robert D. Brooks, Associated Faculty, Jazz Saxophone

Robert D. Brooks

Associated Faculty, Jazz Saxophone

ELIGIBILITY — For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2027–2028 school year, and 2027 high school graduates.

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

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT — 35

FEES  — 2027 fees will be posted soon.

Registration

Registration deadline — Sunday, May 16

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 February 2, 2027

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

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?