UNC Greensboro
Saxophone Chamber Recital
Students of Dr. Robert Young and Danielle Ong
Robert Young, saxophone
Praised by ”The Saxophonist” for his “effortless expression and facile technique,” Dr. Young maintains an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He has performed and recorded with such esteemed ensembles and artists as the PRISM Quartet, The Crossing, Chris Potter, Ravi Coltrane, and Uri Caine. Dr. Robert Young is professor of saxophone in the UNCG School of Music.
Wind Ensemble
The 36th Annual Carolina Band Festival and Conductors Conference ∙ The Wind Ensemble presents a bright and energetic program featuring works by John Philip Sousa, Carolyn Bremer, Ingolf Dahl, Morton Gould, and Leonard Bernstein. The ensemble will be joined by Dr. Robert Young, professor of saxophone, along with festival guest clinicians Sarah McKoin, William L. Lake, Jr., and John R. Locke.
Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra performs an exciting program bookended by Leonard Bernstein’s dazzling Overture to “Candide” and Stravinsky’s monumental suite from “The Firebird.” Dr. Steven Stusek joins the orchestra for a performance of Debussy’s evocative “Rhapsodie for saxophone and orchestra.”
Live Music | POP UP Series @ GPS
Live Music by Laurent Estoppey and Daniel Levin Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 7:30pm $10 suggested at door (cash or Venmo) Laurent Estoppey, saxpohone Daniel Levin, cello