Student Perspective
“When you shop around for colleges [as a musician], the professors are practically the only thing that matters. I came to Lawrence specifically for professors José Encarnación and Steven Jordheim… My success is largely due to their guidance.”
Jasper Kashou ’24
Music Education, Music Performance (Saxophone)
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
The Chicago Gig
Play with your professors in the classroom and on tour. Students hit the road to gig in Chicago and share the stage with the faculty jazz quartet.
Con Couches
Conservatory students gather on these comfy couches to hang out, chat, study, and of course play music.
Studio Culture
From working with composers to commission, premiere, and record new works to teaching fellow students in Performance Class, collaboration is key for the saxophone studio. You can explore a wide variety of genres including jazz, contemporary, orchestral music and more. Individualized goals for performance and artistic development are supported by your peers in class and in performing ensembles. Through performing diverse works for all types of saxophones and engaging in collaborative mentoring in the studio, the saxophone program creates flexible and committed artists with a comprehensive understanding of saxophone performance.
The Power of Collaboration
What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At Lawrence, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined. Multiple degree options let you be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.
Performance & Ensemble Opportunities
Performance and ensemble opportunities abound. Perform in recitals and at professional conferences. Campus and beyond is your stage as you perform in ensembles like Lawrence's jazz ensembles, the Lawrence University Saxophone Ensemble, quartets, duos, mixed chamber ensembles, and more. Explore professional performance alongside your peers as you perform a diverse variety of works for all types of saxophones.
The Steven Jordheim Endowed Fund for Musical Exploration
The sky's the limit with this saxophone-specific fund that supports student travel to workshops, commissions for new pieces, recording projects, and performance tours.
