About the Conference
The Western Carolina University School of Music, a part of the David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts, welcomes saxophonists, educators, and enthusiasts of all ages to attend the 2019 Region 7 Conference of the North American Saxophone Alliance. The conference will feature performances, competitions, masterclasses and clinics, lectures and pedagogical presentations on topics related to the instrument, as well as offering opportunities to visit with other saxophonists and with vendors. We hope to see you and your students in Cullowhee in March!

​Conference Host: Ian Jeffress
About the host venue
As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina system, WCU provides comprehensive educational opportunities to residents in the state’s western region and attracts students from around the globe to explore the region’s vast natural diversity. Founded in 1889 as a teaching college, Western Carolina now provides an education to more than 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Western Carolina University's School of Music provides student musicians with performance and recording experiences that prepare them for careers in the industry. From our award-winning Pride of the Mountains Marching Band to our regionally acclaimed Commercial & Electronic and Music Education programs, our students are surrounded by excellence. They go on to work as producers, studio musicians, conductors, teachers and recording artists.

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PROPOSALS

We invite all members of the North American Alliance to submit proposals to perform and teach at the 2019 Region 7 Conference. Priority will be given to Region 7 members, but every effort will be made to accommodate all proposals. Student performers are encouraged to apply.
Concerto proposals are now closed.
​All other proposals must be submitted by 7 JANUARY 2019.
Concerto Proposals
Solo / Chamber Proposals
Lecture / Pedagogy Proposals

Featured Artists
Dale Underwood
Soloist, United States Navy Band (ret.)
Faculty, University of Miami
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The Assembly Quartet
Jeffrey Heisler, soprano
Ian Jeffress, alto
Matthew Younglove, tenor
​Adam Estes, baritone

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

masterclasses

Student and Youth members of NASA are able to propose performances/presentations using the proposal links above, but are especially encouraged to apply to perform in a masterclass setting using the link below. If you are one of NASA's many great artist-teachers, you are strongly encouraged to apply to lead a masterclass using the "lecture/pedagogy proposal" link above.

competitions

We invite young saxophonists to participate in solo performance competitions to be held in conjunction with the 2019 Region 7 Conference. Saxophonists who will be 18 or younger as of 10 March 2019 are invited to compete in the High School Solo Competition, and saxophonists aged 24 or younger as of 10 March 2019 are invited to compete in the Young Artist Competition. 
Competition applications are due by 21 January 2019. 
There will be a $40 competition fee due with your application.

RSVP.
Registration for the 2019 Region 7 Conference is free to all NASA members - submit your proposals today, and check back soon for further registration details. We hope to see you in March!