Art student groups

Saxophone ensemble was created in Belarusian State Academy of Music in 2017 alongside with other ensembles because of holding annual festival “Days of wind and ensemble art of the Academy” at the Woodwind Instruments Department.

From the moment of formation the art student group actively participated in concerts of the Academy of Music as well as took part in various art projects on republican and international level: Easter festival “Joy”, Easter festival of the Academy, concerts of the Ministry of International Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, solo concert in the concert hall “Upper city”, city festival “Retro party”, performances in Belarusian State Philharmonic Society at the presentation of music collections for wind instruments of the composer A. Bezenson etc.

For the period of existence the art group has big repertoire list of compositions of different epochs and styles: from baroque to jazz music. Also repertoire includes works of Belarusian composers: E.Glebov, D.Smolsky, G.Wagner, E.Shimanovich, M.Korobkov, A.Bezenson etc.

The members of the ensemble are constantly changing, because it’s a student formation. The present members are:

1. Laureate of International competition A.Kaptiug – saxophone – soprano;
2. Laureate of International competition and Grand Prix holder of the Belarusian radio company competition “Young talents” D.Shuvalov – saxophone – alt;
3. Laureate of International competitions and owner of the Delphic Games of the CIS countries gold medal A.Iordosopol – saxophone – tenor;.
4. Director and conductor of the orchestra Big Band «JAZZ DO IT» A.Egorov – saxophone – baritone.

The Head of saxophone ensemble – Associate Professor of the Woodwind Instruments Department G.Kozodoy.