Education and Engagement

Saxophobia!

A fun, interactive, and educational presentation for all ages.

• Performances by ~Nois are interspersed with teaching moments that introduce the building blocks of music (rhythm, melody, and timbre) through participation in a series of interactive activities including clapping, singing, and a listening game.

• Students learn about the extraordinary range of saxophone sounds adapted to familiar popular songs of today, connecting classical and chamber music playing to every day life.

• Saxophobia is ideal for audiences ranging in age from pre-school to 6th grade. Alternative versions of the program are suited for 7th grade to 12th grade students. The program is also well suited for all-ages family audiences.

• Any size audience can be accommodated.

Discussion Session for Composers

~Nois will discuss approaches to writing for the saxophone. Topics covered include extended techniques, score study of existing works, and technical limitations. Composers are encouraged to bring scores to discuss.

An Introduction to Improvisation

~Nois will lead auditors through a public rehearsal of the ensemble's current repertoire. Questions from the audience will be addressed during the rehearsal.

Masterclasses

~Nois will listen to solo and/or small ensemble performances and offer comments and suggestions. Groups of any instrumentation playing music from any time period are welcome.

Discussion Session for Performers

~Nois will discuss building a career chamber music. Topics can include the formation and development of chamber music groups, how to communicate effectively within a chamber ensemble, choosing repertoire, and career development.

Lecture & Demonstrations

~Nois will perform pieces or excerpts of pieces from our repertoire then discuss and analyze the music, compositional techniques, and compositional collaborations (when applicable). Questions to and from the audience will be addressed throughout the demonstration.

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