Saxophone Day: March 23, 2025

The Annual Saxophone Day@Wayne State event is open to all area middle school, high school, college, or adult saxophonists with a passion for improvement in their saxophone playing abilities. The day is hosted by the Department of Music, Dr. James Fusik, Prof. Chris Collins, and the Graduate and Undergraduate students of the WSU Saxophone studios. This year will feature renowned jazz soloist and clinician, guest artist Ryan Devlin, WSU Student Chamber ensembles, and participation and performance in the Detroit Saxophone Ensemble.

Saxophone Day Faculty Clinicians:

Ryan Devlin, Featured Guest Artist

James Fusik, WSU Faculty

Chris Collins, WSU Faculty

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Registration will only be available online. The cost to participate in the program is FREE. Participants will receive an event t-shirt, and a pizza lunch (those with dietary restrictions, please email the event coordinator in advance of the event day).Masterclass participation: If you are interested in performing work from the standard saxophone repertoire in a masterclass, please be sure to indicate it on the registration form. A pianist will be provided. Pre-existing quartets are welcome to apply. Registration Deadline: March 16th. 

Sessions to include: 

• Beginning and Advanced Improvisation Clinic
• Detroit Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal
• Saxophone Vendor Exhibition
• Classical Clinic and Master Class
• Ryan Devlin Jazz recital
• Final Concert featuring the Detroit Saxophone Ensemble

Saxophone Day is a day to enjoy the saxophone and broad community of music making in the heart of Detroit. It is welcome to beginners, middle and high school students, collegiate students, and adult amateurs, and especially WSU Alumni. We hope to meet and re-connect with all lovers of the saxophone for a fun and stimulating day.

Day schedule – check-in is from 8:30 AM to 9 AM, with clinics, rehearsals, lunch and brief breaks taking place all day before the final concert, beginning at 4 PM in Schaver Music Recital Hall in Old Main on the WSU Campus. Participants will receive a detailed schedule and PDFs of the Detroit Saxophone Ensemble music parts approximately 7 days prior to Saxophone Day. Parents are free to observe all sessions, but can leave knowing that participants are well-monitored by WSU students and faculty.

For additional questions or clarifications, please contact Dr. James Fusik, (jfusik@wayne.edu).