from USA
J. Michael Holmes is a talented solo and chamber musician who "…is emerging as one of America's stars in the world of the concert saxophone" (states saxophonist John Sampen). Professor Holmes' active playing career has seen him performing at some of the most prestigious venues in the United States, including Carnegie Hall, and also throughout Europe and Taiwan. Holmes has shared the stage with artists ranging from Ben Folds to the Temptation - Manhattan Transfer to Idina Menzel… just to name a few. Mr. Holmes is currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Illinois School of Music as well as the Enrollment Management Director for the School of Music.
Prior to his appointment at the University of Illinois, Michael was the Director of Marketing for Reed Instruments at Conn-Selmer, Inc. and had previously held the position of Artistic Advisor and Product Specialist with the Vandoren Corporation. Holmes has performed as principal saxophonist with numerous orchestras including the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Professor Holmes is pleased to be a Selmer Artist/Clinician and performs on Selmer Paris saxophones exclusively, as well as a Vandoren Artist and plays Vandoren reeds, ligatures, and mouthpieces exclusively. For more information please see: www.michaelholmesmusic.com |
