Two ensembles from Shenandoah Conservatory’s saxophone studio were invited to perform at the International Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, Virginia, earlier this month. The Parea Saxophone Quartet and the 10-member Saxophone Collective each presented performances to capacity audiences as part of the nationally recognized event.

A highlight of the performances was the premiere of a new arrangement of Will Gregory’s “Hoedown” for saxophone dectet by Cliff Hernandez ’26 (Bachelor of Music in Composition). Shenandoah’s groups were selected through a competitive national application process for university saxophone ensembles.