38th Annual New England Saxophone Festival & Competition

Saturday, March 28th in Bezanson Recital Hall

Open to the Public

Featuring Special Guest Artists:

Registration Now Open for 2020

On-Site Registration available at all events

High School Competition | College Showcase | Community Saxophone Ensemble | Travel Information | Accessibility

Come enjoy, learn about and make the sweet sounds of the saxophone with us at the 38^th Annual New England Saxophone Festival & Competition at UMass Amherst!

Astonishing guest artists Otis and Haruko Murphy and Adam Larson will present fine public clinics and recitals in a relaxed, intimate, and friendly atmosphere. Faculty, collegiate, high school, and community member performances are sure to delight as well.

Open to the public, $30 daytime admission; free to all UMass faculty, staff, and students with ID. Includes lunch! Evening faculty and guest artist recitals are free public admission.

Additional Opportunities for Sax Players!

High School Students: apply for the Gerry’s Music High School Competition. Prizes include ligatures by Silverstein Works and Rovner Products, $600 in gift cards to Gerry’s Music Shop, and a public performance during the evening concerts. First-round submission deadline is February 15th, 2020. Registration is Now Open. You may also apply for the Master Classes and Community Saxophone Ensemble.
College Students: apply for the Master Classes, College Showcase, or Community Saxophone Ensemble.
Community Members: Register to play in the Community Saxophone Ensemble, which will rehearse and perform during the festival.
Everyone: Thanks to our incredible sponsors, we will be offering saxophone equipment at deep discounts up to several hundred dollars. Plan ahead and purchase here!