North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA)

17/11/2025

The North American Saxophone Alliance is proud to kick off our Giving Tuesday campaign! 🎷💙

Your generosity fuels the future of saxophone education, performance, and research. From supporting grants and new projects to uplifting the next generation of saxophonists, your contributions truly make a difference.

Join us in this season of giving by donating or sharing our campaign — every bit of support helps advance our beloved instrument and the community we all care about.

02/11/2025

🚀 Applications Now Open!
The NASA Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) Mentorship Program is accepting mentee applications!

This six-month program connects saxophonists who are committed to addressing and studying barriers—such as systemic racism, ableism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination—with mentors who share their values and professional interests.

🌟 Who should apply?
Anyone who identifies as part of a historically marginalized or excluded community, or who is committed to fostering inclusion and equity in the saxophone community.

🎷 What to expect:
Up to five mentees will be selected and paired with mentors for individualized guidance, professional development, and support related to DEIBA topics in the music profession.

🗓️ Applicants must be current NASA members (student or professional).
Join or renew here 👉 saxophonealliance.org/join.asp

💫 Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/deiba-nasa

31/10/2025

25/10/2025

🚨 Deadline Extended: Mentee Applications Now Due November 7!

Good news — there’s still time to apply for the 2025–2026 CGE Mentorship Program!

The Committee on Gender Equity: North American Saxophone Alliance is extending the deadline to give more developing musicians the opportunity to connect with experienced mentors across the saxophone community.

This program provides guidance, collaboration, and growth in an inclusive environment where every voice matters.

✨ Build community.
✨ Grow as an artist.
✨ Make an impact.

🔗 Apply now: https://forms.gle/oy8bAdBkjsyVUexF7

21/10/2025

🎷✨ Announcing the 2026 Conference Jazz Soloists! ✨🎷

We’re thrilled to share the long-awaited lineup for our Friday evening jazz concert — featuring an incredible group of artists bringing brilliance, groove, and soul to the stage.

🎶 Featured Soloists:
🎷Sarah Roberts & 🎺 ​ Micah Bell (University of Texas at Tyler) — “Dancing” by Omar Thomas

🎷 Remy Le Boeuf (University of Denver) — “Minnesota, WI” by Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), arr. Remy Le Boeuf
🎷 David Detweiler (Florida State University) — “The Three Marias” by Wayne Shorter / Carlos Henriquez
🎷 Idit Shner (University of Oregon) — “Wish You Were Here” by Steve Wilson, arr. Paul Krueger
🎷 Robert Brooks (The Ohio State University) — “Cherokee” by Ray Noble, arr. Steven Feifke

We can’t wait to celebrate these incredible artists and works in Columbus, OH, March 12–15, 2026!

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30/09/2025

🚨 New deadline alert! You now have until October 15 to submit your proposals for the 2026 NASA Biennial Conference at The Ohio State University.

Don’t miss your chance to share your artistry under the theme 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶, 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘦, 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘹𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦.

Submit here ➝ https://saxophonealliance.org/news/2026-biennial-conference-proposals/

30/09/2025

We are proud to introduce the mentors for the 2025–2026 NASA Committee on Gender Equity (CGE) Mentorship Program! 🌟
🎷 Kim Loeffert
🎶 Audrey Denny
🎵 Lindsey Jacob
🌟 Grace Estrada
🎼 Alexis Seah-Fritz

These inspiring musicians and educators will guide mentees through a year of mentorship, masterclasses, and community impact projects. Together, they’ll help emerging saxophonists grow as artists, leaders, and changemakers.

📅 Mentee applications are open until October 24, 2025!
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/ruv51vVVxfxhngvDA

✨ Build community. Grow as an artist. Make an impact. ✨

24/09/2025

✨ The soloist lineup is officially confirmed for the NASA 2026 Biennial Conference performance with the Ohio State University Wind Symphony!

🎶 Featured works will include:
🎷 Michael Rene Torres – 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘰 by Karel Husa
🎷 Otis Murphy – 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘰 (𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴) by David Maslanka
🎷 Sarah Hetrick – 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 by Alexandra Gardner
🎷 Assembly Quartet – 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘰 𝘋𝘢𝘮𝘯 (World Premiere) Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Wind Ensemble by Katahj Copley

We can’t wait to celebrate these incredible artists and works in Columbus, OH, March 12–15, 2026!

Stay tuned — Jazz Ensemble soloists will be announced soon!

24/09/2025

⏳ Just one week remains to submit your proposals for the 2026 NASA Biennial Conference at The Ohio State University!
Join us March 12–15, 2026, as we come together under the theme For You, For Me, For the Saxophone.

Submit here ➝ https://saxophonealliance.org/news/2026-biennial-conference-proposals/

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring celebration of artistry, identity, and community.

14/09/2025

⏰ Last call! Evening concert proposals for the 2026 NASA Biennial are due tomorrow, September 15, 2025. All other proposals are due October 1, 2025.

Submit here ➝ https://saxophonealliance.org/news/2026-biennial-conference-proposals/

08/09/2025

One week left! 🎷 Proposals for evening concerts (soloist with band + jazz band) for the 2026 NASA Biennial are due September 15, 2025. All other proposals are due October 1, 2025.

Submit here ➝ https://saxophonealliance.org/news/2026-biennial-conference-proposals/

28/08/2025

NASA is accepting site proposals to host the 2028 Biennial Conference! 🌟

What we’re looking for:
🏛 Institutional + ensemble support
✈️ Travel & lodging accessibility
🎶 Quality venues & facilities
♿ Accessibility & feasibility

📅 Submit by September 15, 2025
👉 Proposal Form Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyzXty0EV7_NtL4-D7Eblcn7XoD_ex_E1k4KdJztN7KPr19w/viewform

Learn more about the site requirements here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/123JWyNZ9OhMVgl3Wgi7FWWmvex-SYZjb-ZVJc7ikw-8/edit?tab=t.0

Let’s make NASA 2028 unforgettable together! 💫