Eastman Summer Saxophone Institute

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Eastman Summer Saxophone Institute

July 13-19, 2025 / Monday-Friday, 9 AM –9:30 PM plus Sunday orientation and Saturday participant concert

Co-Directors: Chien-Kwan Lin and Anne Kunkle

Join us for a taste of the Eastman saxophone experience in this one-week intensive program, hosted by Professors Chien-Kwan Lin and Anne Kunkle. The program emphasis will be performance-oriented, structured around private lessons and master classes in both solo and chamber settings. All students receive multiple private lessons and coaching throughout the week, culminating in formal solo and chamber music recitals. Exceptional high school and collegiate students are encouraged to apply.

All applicants should contact Professor Lin directly before applying: clin@esm.rochester.edu. Please include a copy of your music resume with your message. If you need help putting a music resume together, you can use this template as a guide.

The institute opens with a Faculty Concert on Sunday, July 13th at 1:00 PM in Hatch Recital Hall, followed by an orientation session.

Participant Solo Concert: Friday, July 18th at 7:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall

Saturday, July 19th at 11:30 AM in Kilbourn Hall

Professional Development Hours: 50

Tuition:

$1,000/ noncredit only (without housing and dining)

$1,528.50/ tuition with housing and dining