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South Carolina Saxophone Day

Saxophone players of all ages and abilities are invited to the biennial South Carolina Saxophone day at USC, led by saxophone professors Clifford Leaman and Lauren Meccia. Experience a full day of clinics, reed classes, recitals and master classes for saxophone at the fall event.

SC Saxophone Day - Sunday, October 26

 

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Building (813 Assembly St., Columbia, SC)

Activities and classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced reed players ensure a day full of great learning, listening and playing experiences.

School of Music faculty members host the event, culminating with a saxophone ensemble performance by all participants.

Example schedule

8 a.m.       

Registration – Front Lobby Area

8:30 - 10 a.m.  

Warm-up and Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal

10 a.m.    

Masterclass with Dr. Clifford Leaman

11 a.m.   

Jazz Improvisation Masterclass with Prof. Lauren Meccia (F Blues)

12 - 12:30 p.m.   

Lunch

12:30 - 1 p.m.  

USC Admissions with Jennifer Mitchell

1 p.m.    

Recital: Dr. Leaman and Prof. Meccia

2 p.m.

Saxophone Ensemble Sectionals

2:30 p.m.

 All-state Prep – Classical 

3 p.m.

 All-state Prep – Jazz 

3:30 p.m.

 Saxophone Choir – Dress Rehearsal

4:30 p.m. 

 Final Recital – USC Saxophones and Saxophone Ensemble

Cost

$40 registration covers all activities and lunch. Walk-up registration is $45. Parents may attend for free.
Registration check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and events start at 9:30 a.m.


Online Registration 


Directions

The School of Music building is located at 813 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Directions to USC and parking information.

For more information:

Clifford Leaman 


Vendors 

Vendors will be available throughout the day.


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