Saxophone Chamber Orchestra
Dr. Lawrence Gwozdz, professor of saxophone at The University of Southern Mississippi, has established a studio that continues to receive worldwide attention. His student soloists, quartets, and the Sax-Chamber Orchestra have performed by invitation in major cities - Atlanta, Birmingham, Kansas City, Memphis, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, Washington, DC ( the Kennedy Center ) - and for major music organizations, such as the College Music Society, the Music Teachers National Association, the Music Educators National Conference, and the World Saxophone Congress.
The Sax-Chamber Orchestra's new CD, "America Remembers" (Roméo Records, distributed by Qualiton Imports) is now available.
Saxophone Chamber Orchestra concert on Capitol Hill
The Orchestra on the Capitol steps with Senator Trent Lott
Undergraduate Auditions
Students interested in pursuing undergraduate saxophone studies at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music must audition for acceptance into the music program. Auditions may be arranged by contacting Dr. Gwozdz to schedule an audition in person on campus. Although live auditions are preferred, audio or video taped auditions are acceptable if travel distance is prohibitive. Undergraduate auditions typically consist of two contrasting solos/etudes from the standard saxophone repertory and a short selection of sight-reading. An accompanist is not needed for auditions. Students interested in auditioning for scholarships should contact Dr. Gwozdz at 601.266.6934.
Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact the university's Office of Admissions (601.266.5000) for information on additional, non-music scholarships. Students interested in scholarship consideration should audition prior to March 1.
Graduate Auditions
Graduate level students interested in pursuing the doctorate of musical arts and the master of music at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music are eligible for graduate teaching assistantships that waive all out-of-state and in-state tuition fees and pay a monthly stipend divided over a nine-month period. Assistantships are granted on a two-year basis and may be renewed for a third year by petition.
Specific information about graduate assistantships (stipend amounts, academic requirements, etc.) should be directed to the School of Music at 601.266.6458.
Students interested in scholarship consideration should audition prior to March 1. Please contact Dr. Gwozdz with any questions about the Saxophone Studio at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Dr. Lawrence Gowzdz, D.M.A.,
Professor of Saxophone
The University of Southern Mississippi
School of Music
118 College Drive #5081
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Ph: 601.266.6934 • Fax: 601.266.6427
E-mail: Lawrence.Gwozdz@usm.edu
Photo at right, Dr. Lawrence Gwozdz