Summer Saxophone Academy

July 6 - 12, 2025

Saxophone Academy is a one-week intensive saxophone experience for students ages 14-18. Students receive four one-on-one lessons (classical or jazz) and participate in daily technique class, master class, and saxophone quartets. Students choose between participating in Saxophone Ensemble or Jazz Workshop. Concerts feature faculty and staff, culminating in a student concert on Friday evening.

Faculty members are Dr. Otis Murphy and Dr. Tom Walsh. The Soma Quartet will be the saxophone quartet in residence.

Academy faculty

Otis Murphy

Otis Murphy is professor of music in saxophone at the IU Jacobs School of Music, joining the faculty in 2001. He is in great demand as an international soloist and clinician, having performed in some 20 countries worldwide across four continents.

Tom Walsh

Tom Walsh is professor of music in saxophone and chair of the Jazz Studies Department at the IU Jacobs School of Music. An active performer of jazz and classical music, he has presented concerts and workshops around the world and has been featured on numerous recordings.

For more information, please contact musicsp@iu.edu.

Anticipated Program schedule

Check-in will be Sunday, July 6, 4:00 - 6:00 PM in Forest dormitory near the center desk.

Monday through Friday morning

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lessons, practice, technique classes

12:30 - 1:45 PM: Lunch

1:45 - 3:00 PM: Master class

3:00 - 3:50 PM: Free time/practice/topic class

4:00 - 5:30 PM: Quartet

5:30 - 7:00 PM: Dinner and free time

7:00 - 8:15 PM: Saxophone Ensemble and Jazz Workshop

8:30 PM: Concert

Friday Evening

7:00 PM Student Concert

Students may leave Friday after the concert or Saturday morning.

Saturday

Check out of Dorm by 10 AM

2025 Fees and deadlines

Fees

Tuition: $900
- $100 non-refundable enrollment deposit due at registration (credited towards tuition)
Housing (optional, includes meals): $410

Deadlines

Registration and payment: June 6, 2025

How to apply

Eligibility: Accepting students between the ages of 14 and 18-years.
Enrollment limit: Registration will close at 32 participants.
Application process: To apply, complete the online registration form. No auditions are required for enrollment.
Cancellation Policy: Click here for our most up to date cancellation policy.

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Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form

Summer Saxophone Academy