Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute

June 9 - 24, 2025

The application portal via ACCEPTD is now open.

Click here to apply.

Important Information

All applicants (including alumni) must register for an ACCEPTD account.

Fred Hemke

Continuing the Legacy

Dr. Fredrick L. Hemke, a pioneer and international leader of the classical saxophone for more than fifty years, has inspired an entire generation of composers, musicians and saxophonists. His artistic values and his pedagogical genius are preserved and celebrated through the Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute (FLHSI) at Snow Pond Music Festival, providing high-level college and graduate saxophonists with an intensive two-week summer program of study. Located on the shores of Maine's Snow Pond Lake, the Institute offers a beautiful and inspirational setting for the creation of art and music. The distinguished faculty for the FLHSI are all former students of Dr. Hemke.

Program Details

Combination of repertoire and technique lessons with faculty
Masterclasses, recitals, and evening seminars
An intimate and supportive environment for working with peers and professionals
Ample practice time

2025_FLHSI_Brochure.pdf

For additional assistance, please contact Gail Levinsky, Program Director

Faculty

Dr. John W. Sampen, Artistic Director, (Distinguished Artist Professor at Bowling Green State University)

Dr. Nathan Nabb, (Kennesaw State University)

Dr. Gail B. Levinsky, Program Director and Co-Artistic Director (Susquehanna University)

Dr. Joshua K. Heaney, (Oklahoma City University)

Sharon Peterson, Piano, Collaborative Artist

2025 Guest Artists:

Claude and Ryo

Claude Delangle Ryo Noda

Previous Guest Artists

Gerard McChrystal

Dr. Paul Bro

Professor Masato Kumoi

Kyle Horch

Dr. Noa Even

Dr. Susan Fancher

Dr. William Street

Dr. Masahito Sugihara

Dr. Jan Berry Baker

Marcus Weiss

Masato Kumoi Saxophone Quartet

FLHSI Faculty

Application Requirements

FLHSI Saxos Group 2022

Participants must be over the age of 18 and are selected on the basis of ability and supporting materials. As the application process is on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply early.

Individual Instrumentalists and Preformed Ensembles

Applicants must submit two video recordings showcasing their current level of musicianship.
Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation. (Alumni are exempt from this requirement).

Apply Today!

For additional assistance, please contact Gail Levinsky, Program Director

Tuition and Fees

Tuition includes a non-refundable $50 application fee

14 days – all-inclusive (instruction, meals, housing, and on-campus activities) $2,600
Register today: Please complete the application and submit the required application fee of $50. Early bird discount of $100 towards tuition upon acceptance for all applications received by February 1st. Application, deposit, and first payment must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST in order to receive the $100 discount.

Pre-formed quartet discount available.
Frederick L. Hemke Scholarship will be offered in 2023.
Financial Aid available

Program Schedule

Arrival Day:
3:00-5:00pm	Registration
5:30pm	Dinner
Evening	Orientation and Evening Gathering

Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:00am	Breakfast
9:00-10::00am	Lessons & Indiviudal Practice
10:00-11:00pm	Lessons & Individual Practice
11:00-12:00pm	Lessons & Individual/Chamber Practice
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-5:30pm	Master Classes, Chamber Coachings, Lessons, Flextime, and/or Recreation
6:00pm	Dinner
Evening	Recitals, Master Classes Workshops, and/or, Social Activities

Departure Day:
8:00-9:00am	Breakfast and Departure