The saxophone is one of the most versatile instruments in the history of Western music, and students at Lamont have the opportunity to explore a wealth of styles and traditions. Graduates of our saxophone studio leave with the skills, repertoire and historical understanding necessary to work at a professional level.
Lamont's saxophone studio is led by Adam Gang, a saxophonist and music educator active in the Denver music scene. Adam holds a B.M. in Jazz Studies with an emphasis on saxophone performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a M.M. in Music Performance with an emphasis on jazz saxophone from the University of Denver. As a leader, Professor Gang has released two albums, Many Returns (2023, Synergy Records) and his newest project, Where Does This Find You (2024, Ninjazz Records). He also recorded as a sideman on Paa Kow’s album Ask (2014).
Auditions
Applicants may choose to either audition in person in Denver OR submit a recorded video audition.
Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. You may indicate your preference for a live or virtual audition on the Lamont application.
Click here to view the current year’s audition dates and the full steps for how to apply.
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In-Person Audition Requirements
All auditions are approximately 15 minutes in length. The applicant will choose one of their prepared works to perform. The faculty will choose the second of the prepared works and possibly an additional work as well.
Undergraduate (BA, BM, minor)
- All major and minor scales
- Two (2) Ferling etudes
- One (1) solo work of the student's choice
Graduate (MM and certificate in performance)
Student's choice of any two (2) major solo works for the saxophone
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Video Audition Requirements
Applicants unable to travel to Denver for a live audition may submit a video audition via the Lamont application. Repertoire may be recorded separately in multiple takes; editing within each take is prohibited.
Undergraduate (BA, BM, minor)
- All major and minor scales
- Two (2) Ferling etudes
- One (1) solo work of the student's choice
Graduate (MM and certificate in performance)
Student's choice of any two (2) major solo works for the saxophone
Faculty
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Lamont saxophone students in rehearsal.
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Lamont saxophone students in performance.
