Matthew Patnode is an active performer in both the classical and jazz saxophone idioms.   He is Professor of Music at the Challey School of Music at NDSU in Fargo where he teaches saxophone, jazz ensemble, and other jazz courses.  He holds the BM degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam, the Prix Vermeil from the Conservatoire National de Bordeaux, France; and the MM and DMA in performance from Arizona State University.  His major saxophone teachers include James Stoltie, Jean-Marie Londeix, and Joseph Wytko.

Reboleo Duo is a dynamic saxophone and piano duo, Reboleo will kick off the series with a stunning blend of jazz and contemporary classical music. Their chemistry on stage and their innovative approach promise to leave you mesmerized.

Jeff Antoniuk, a renowned educator and founder of Jazz Wire online learning communities, will teach a workshop focusing on jazz improvisation and practice room techniques to make the most of your practice sessions as you develop new skills.

Local jazz legend Pete Whitman will perform and give a clinic. He will be joined by Kavy Kaviraj, piano.

Join us for a concert and class with renowned performer, historian and pedagogue, Paul Cohen. He will be joined by Anna Keiserman on piano.

Join the Ancia Quartet for a free concert at the Bethlehem Music Series featuring music by Ravel, Lago, Mellits, and Yoshimatsu. Pre-concert talk begins at 3:30 PM. Admission is free!

Join TCSAX at Schmitt Music Bloominton for a performance by Le Quator International de Saxophones, on February 24th, at 1:00 pm.

Join Ancia Quartet for a concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church featuring works by Ravel, Larsen, Lago, Mackey, Maslanka, and Mellits. Admission is free!

Join the Ancia Quartet for a performance of works by Ravel, Larsen, Lago, Mackey, Maslanka, and Mellits at Schubert Club’s Courtroom Concert series. There is no charge for admission and all are welcome to attend!

Cuban born and internationally acclaimed saxophonist Roberto Benitez Alonso (Professor at UNAM in Mexico City) will perform a concert and present a class.

Masterclass with International Soloist Steven Banks!

Join New Music Ensemble “113” for their concert titled New Music for Video and Chamber Ensemble featuring renowned saxophonist Kyle Hutchins.

Join us for a concert and class with virtuosic NYC based crossover saxophonists Scott Litroff.

PRESTON DUNCAN and MARY JO GOTHMANN perform a recital of music for soprano saxophone and piano. After the concert Preston will give a presentation on equipment with plenty of time for questions!

Nationally renowned classical AND jazz saxophonist Idit Shner will give a concert and class with pianist Mary Jo Gothmann and bassist Jeff Bailey.

Saxophonist Sarah Hetrick and percussionist Paul Millette will perform a program of new music for saxophone and percussion.

Wisconsin saxophone virtuoso Matt Sincak teaches and performs with Hyungmee Chung!

Rising star Myles Boothroyd performs a program of music with electronics.

The ANCIA Saxophone Quartet will present a high-octane concert to celebrate the release of their new album at Studio Z, a cutting-edge loft art space at the Northwestern Building, 2nd Floor, 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55101 on Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature a diverse range of music, including the minimalistic, and R&B flavored Ex Machina by Chicago based Marc Mellits and the ethereal Elysian Bridges by John Anthony Lennon. A special feature of the concert will be performances of two pieces from Ancia’s newest album including the title track Confluence by Minnesota’s own Libby Larsen and Thank You by Jerry Dodgion. This album was recorded several years ago and Ancia Emeritus David Milne will join us for one piece. The CD, released on the Albany label, will be available for purchase at a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception following the concert.

This concert is produced as part of "Studio Z Presents," a new concert series curated by musicians in our community, thanks to a grant from the City of Saint Paul STAR Program.

Tickets for the concert are $15 advance sales/students/seniors, $20 at the door and can be purchased at http://www.studiozstpaul.com/

Join us for a concert and master class with University of Wisconsin-Madison's Mead Witter School of Music saxophonist Matthew Coester.

American saxophone virtuoso Joe Murphy joins us for any evening of music and teaching. Program TBD

Rodrigo Pires de Lima performs a concert with pianist Iryna Brazhnik.

Join us for a concert and class with legendary American saxophonist and Selmer Artist John Sampen. Dr. Sampen will be performing with renowned composer and music engineer Mark Bunce.