Bachelor of Music (B.A)

Bachelor of Music (Music Education)

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Minor in Music

Performance Grants

Adam Hanna, ’24, 3-year Masters in Classical Performance and Jazz Studies, Bowling Green State University.

Kirby Leitz, ’21 BGSU, (MM, Saxophone Performance, ’23, Ph.D., McGill University, present.

Jonathan Deysher, ’20, University of Central Arkansas, (MM, Saxophone Performance, ‘23)

Emma Mooradian, ’19, UCLA (MM, Saxophone Performance)

Luke Duceman, 2021/2018 – Two-time Fulbright Fellow, Costa Rico, Master’s Education Policies for Global Development, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, in progress.

Darby Orris, ’18 – University of Florida, (MM, Music Education), Elem/General, Selinsgrove, PA. Elem./Middle/High School Choral/Instrumental Teacher, Windber, PA.

Jessica Portzline, ’18 – Elementary Music, Pasadena, TX.

Coleman Rowlett, ’16 – Butler University (MM, Composition)

Joshua Heaney, ’15 – Georgia State (MM, Artist Diploma, Saxophone Performance), BGSU, DMA, Performance/Contemporary Music,’23, Oklahoma City University, Saxophone instructor, present.

Parker Adel, ’15 NYU (MM in Music Technology & Business), Senior Analyst, Manager, Spotify.

Brice Bettner, ’11 – Millersville University, MS., Special Ed, Brush, CO.

Don-Paul Kahl, ’11 –Orpheus Instituut, Ghent, Belgium and Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands (in process), University of Florida (Saxophone Performance), Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Boulogne-Billancourt (France), LUCA School of Arts (Netherlands). International performance presence, founding member of Ensemble du Bout du Monde, Duo Entre-Nous, and Woodwork. 

Michael Saul, ’10 – Band/Choir/Music Teacher, Dennis, NJ.

Laura Backes, ’08 – Hartt School of Music, Elementary Music, State College, PA.

Alicia Kalb, ‘08 – Full Sail University,

Larry Fisher, ’07 – Messiah University, High School Instrumental Music, Southern Lehigh High School, Bethlehem, PA.

Seth Shirk, ’06 – Boston University, Elementary Music, Abington, PA

Michael Grzelaczyk ’04 – Indiana State University

Ryan Noss, ’01 – Messiah University, Instrumental Music, West Shore, PA

Music lies at the heart of Susquehanna. The music we make—in our building is at the very center of campus and wherever our students, faculty, and alumni appear—represents the best of our university. Our curriculum is defined not only by innovation and rigor but by the high value we place on the importance of music in our own lives and in the lives of others.

Saxophone majors have a broad breadth of performance opportunities and study from a full-time teacher. We have excellent financial aid and scholarship opportunities. The University has as had a strong record of supporting programs unique to our saxophone studio including, support to NASA Regional & Biennial Conferences, US NAVY Band Symposium, a week-long course in Paris, and most recently the purchase of a brand new Selmer (Paris) Bass Saxophone! Be a part of the fun!

Students seeking admission to Susquehanna's Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in music degree programs will conduct an audition for the department faculty. The audition should follow the submission of an application for admission to the university.

2024 - 2025 Audition Dates
Saturday, December 7
Saturday, January 25
Saturday, February 8
Friday, February 17
Friday, March 14, Non-major Scholarship Auditions only

If you are unavailable on any of these days, please contact Sara Adams at musicdept@susqu.edu.

What should I prepare? Students should prepare two contrasting pieces showcasing their musical and technical understanding.
Suggested Etudes:
48 Famous Studies by Ferling
Selected Studies, Rubank

Repertoire Examples:
Concerto in E-flat, Op.109, Glazounov
Sonata for Alto Saxophone & Piano, Creston
Sonata for Alto Saxophone & Piano, Heiden
Sonata in Gm, Eccles

For additional information or to schedule a pre-audition lesson contact either Dr. Gail Levinsky or Sara Adams  Music Dept Admissions Supervisor

June 22–28, 2025

We invite gifted woodwind, brass and percussion players to campus for an exciting residential program that focuses on chamber music and symphonic wind ensemble performance. Students work with Director of Bands Eric L. Hinton, Ph.D., HonFRBC, as well as other expert Susquehanna faculty members.

Students entering grades 9–12 are invited to register. Selection is competitive and determined based on the recommendation form from a music teacher.em description