South Carolina Saxophone Day

Saxophone students in grades 7-12 of all abilities are invited to South Carolina Saxophone day at USC, led by saxophone professors Clifford Leaman and Lauren Meccia. Experience a full day of clinics, reed classes, recitals and master classes for saxophone at the fall event.

2026 SC Saxophone Day - Sunday, November 8

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Building (813 Assembly St., Columbia, SC)

Activities and classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced reed players ensure a day full of great learning, listening and playing experiences.

School of Music faculty members host the event, culminating with a saxophone ensemble performance by all participants.

Example schedule

8 a.m.	Registration – Front Lobby Area
8:30 - 10 a.m.	Warm-up and Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal
10 a.m.	Masterclass with Dr. Clifford Leaman
11 a.m.	Jazz Improvisation Masterclass with Prof. Lauren Meccia (F Blues)
12 - 12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30 - 1 p.m.	USC Admissions with Jennifer Mitchell
1 p.m.	Recital: Dr. Leaman and Prof. Meccia
2 p.m.	Saxophone Ensemble Sectionals
2:30 p.m.	All-state Prep – Classical
3 p.m.	All-state Prep – Jazz
3:30 p.m.	Saxophone Choir – Dress Rehearsal
4:30 p.m.	Final Recital – USC Saxophones and Saxophone Ensemble

Cost

$40 online registration covers all activities and lunch. Walk-up registration is $45. Parents may attend for free.
Registration check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and events start at 9:30 a.m.

Directions

The School of Music building is located at 813 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Directions to USC and parking information.

For more information:

Clifford Leaman

Vendors

Vendors will be available throughout the day.

School of Music