Saxophone Studio
At UGA Saxophone Day, you’ll work with Dr. Quarles on your saxophone fundamentals, practice techniques, and gain specific knowledge about auditioning for All-State and undergraduate music study. You’ll also hear performances from current UGA saxophone students and hear directly from them about their experience as a music major. Selected participants will have the opportunity to work on the All-State etude with Dr. Quarles in a masterclass setting (see the FAQ section below for more information).
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Saxophone Day participants will play together in a saxophone ensemble alongside current UGA saxophone students, so please bring your saxophone. There will be a performance of the saxophone ensemble at the conclusion of the program for parents and family to enjoy. See the schedule below for concert time!
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UGA Saxophone Day is completely free! Parents and gaurdians: please register your student by filling out the required Minors Authorization Form by October 13th. Failure to fill out the Minors Authorization Form will disqualify your child from participating in the event.​
So what are you waiting for? Register today and join us for UGA Saxophone Day!
UGA SAXOPHONE DAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 26, 2025
1:00pm - 5:00pm
UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music​
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12:30-1:00pm: Participants Arrive and Check In​
1:00-1:05pm: Welcome from Dr. Quarles​
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1:05-2:00pm: Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal
2:00-2:05pm: Break
2:05-2:20pm: UGA Student Performances
2:20-3:20pm: All-State Master Class
3:20-3:25pm: Break
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3:25-3:50pm: Auditioning for All-State and College Presentation
3:50-4:10pm: UGA Student Roundtable and Q&A: What's It Like to Be a Music Major?
4:10-4:15pm: Break
4:15-4:40pm Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal
4:40-5:00pm: Saxophone Ensemble Performance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHO IS ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE SAXOPHONE DAY?
Saxophonists in grades 9-12.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?
It's FREE!
WHERE IS THE HUGH HODGSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC?
The HHSOM is located at 250 River Road, Athens, GA 30602.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-STATE ETUDE MASTERCLASS?
Please submit a video recording of you performing the appropriate All-State Etude to bquarles@uga.edu by October 1st to be considered for the masterclass. Dr. Quarles will listen to the submissions and select two students by October 6th.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Please bring the saxophone you play in your high school band. If you own or have access to a soprano saxophone, please bring it. In addition, please bring a pencil and a notebook in which to take notes.