Bring $ for lunch stop and possibly for dinner stop

Grades 9-12

For only preregistered students

What: The OCU Saxophone Day is an annual event open to saxophonists of all backgrounds and skill levels, age 11+. This exciting event features guest artist masterclasses, workshops, a guest artist recital, exhibitors, vendors, and a large saxophone choir. Each year, a world-class saxophonist is featured as a special guest artist. 

This year’s featured artist is: Dr. Nicki Roman! 

Dr. Nicki Roman is the Professor of Saxophone at the University of Illinois School of Music, saxophonist with Splinter Reeds, and Selmer Paris & Vandoren Artist. Click here to learn more…

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024

8:30am-9:00am:         Checkin + warmup
9:00am-10:15am:      Saxophone Choir rehearsal
10:30am-11:30am:   Nicki Roman recital
11:30am-1:00pm:      Lunch (on own) + visit exhibitors
1:00pm-1:45pm:        Nicki Roman workshop
2:00pm-3:45pm:        Nicki Roman masterclass (performance slots available by application!)
4:00pm-5:00pm:        Full Saxophone Choir rehearsal, group photo
5:00pm:                            Final Saxophone Choir concert and farewell 

Where: Wanda L. Bass School of Music

• 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 

Please direct any questions to Dr. Joshua Heaney (jheaney@okcu.edu) 

High School Students welcome and encouraged to attend!

Click here to contact Palen Music Center for more information on Step-Up Instruments.

What?

• Work with faculty in the University of Oklahoma School of Music!

• Open to all Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, and String Instruments

  • All high school harpists are welcome to enjoy a special harp masterclass

• Get feedback on your final round All-State Band and Orchestra audition music

  • Bring whatever amount of music you have prepared – we know this is only one week out from the first round and want you to feel comfortable participating in whatever way you are able at the time of the Masterclass

  • The event is designed to help improve your musicianship and audition preparation

 Fees

• None!

Registration – open now through November 9