45th International Saxophone Symposium

The 45th International Saxophone Symposium, hosted by the U.S. Navy Band, features over 150 performances, masterclasses and lectures designed for musicians of all ages. The event is open to the public and no tickets are required.

First hosted in 1978, the International Saxophone Symposium features world-renowned saxophonists while highlighting the prominence of the saxophone in both classical and jazz literature.

PLEASE NOTE: The U.S. Navy Concert Band concert—originally scheduled for Friday, January 10 at 8 p.m. with featured soloists Makoto Hondo, ~Nois, and Musician First Class Harrison Clarke—has been canceled

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores will still perform a concert on Saturday, January 11 at 8 p.m. with special guest Will Vinson as scheduled.

For more information and to find the schedule of events please visit the U.S. Navy Band’s website.

Free and non-ticketed

PARKING UPDATE:
Parking Lot K will be closed on Saturday morning, January 11, until approximately 12 pm. Patrons are invited to park in the Mason Pond Parking Deck at no additional cost until 6 pm. Lot K should reopen around 12 pm. Please follow all posted signage. See our Parking page for directions to Lot K or the Mason Pond Parking Deck.