Saxophone
The wind faculty seeks to train students to become all-round musicians capable of functioning in all areas of the professional practice: from musical orchestras to big bands through to jazz, fusion, pop and Latin ensembles, both live and recorded. Students gain experience in a variety of musical situations, with ensemble playing, solo performance and improvisation as focal points. Separate courses are offered for lead trumpet and lead alto, these are unique in Europe.
The teaching staff of the saxophone section includes Albert Beltman, Jasper Blom and Ferdinand Povel. In the past years Bob Mintzer, Dick Oatts, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Bob Malach and George Coleman were guest teachers. Dick Oatts (Manhattan School of Music) is regular guest teacher at the Amsterdam School of Music.
Co-ordinator: Ferdinand Povel
