Scholarship Recipient SEP2023

The UVic Saxophone Class is pleased to announced that the recipient of the 2023 Herta Hartmanshenn Award in Music is Hannah Stanwood. Congratulations Hannah! And - thank you to our generous donors who support our students.

UNIVERSITÉ EUROPÉENNE DE SAXOPHONE 2023

Current students Sylvan W. (Performance Major, Class of '24) and Xavier M. (Performance Major, Class of '25) met up with alumna Ayari K. (Class of '21; currently living in Japan) at this year's gathering in France.

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Also in UVic Saxophone news, Sylvan placed second in the woodwind category of the 2023 FCMF National Music Festival: https://fcmf.org/nmf/

Congratulations, Sylvan, on your many accomplishments this summer!

Quebec Music Competition Online International 2023

We acknowledge and celebrate the achievement of Xavier Marican, Alto Saxophone Gold Medalist (20 Years Old Category).

Mr. Marican writes:

I am incredibly proud of the recognition I have received from the Quebec International Music Competition, and I am confident that this accomplishment will not only highlight the positive impact of exceptional teaching but also serve as a source of inspiration for fellow saxophone students at our university.

Congratulations Xavier! Onwards and upwards.

Sylvan Wilkinson: First Place, Provincial Performing Arts Festival 2023

Sylvan Wilkinson, 4th year Performance Major, was awarded first place in woodwinds excellence at this year's BC Performing Arts Festival in Penticton, BC, May 28th - June 1st. Sylvan was featured in a second performance on the highlights final concert.

Congratulations, Sylvan, on the occasion of the recognition of your artistry! Your dedication has resulted in a well-deserved win!