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The saxophone class at the Haute école de musique de Genève (HEM), guided by its professor Joshua Hyde, supports each student in the development of a unique artistic identity by providing them with the tools required to tackle a career as a performer, creator, project designer, and artist.
Very active on the international scene and in contemporary creativity, Joshua Hyde is not just a renowned solo artist and chamber musician, but also a committed educator.
In addition to the individual classes, our professor pays particular attention to the group learning sessions, with the aim of encouraging team spirit and group teaching. Every week, the students in the class get together for:
The other important aspects of the saxophone class are:
Finally, the close ties that the HEM maintains with the region’s professional ensembles offer our students numerous opportunities to play in renowned ensembles such as the Orchestre de la Suisse romande (OSR), the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève (OCG) or the Ensemble de musique contemporaine Contrechamps. The richness of the music scene in French-speaking Switzerland, the music-loving public and the numerous patrons mean that there are ample opportunities for engagement, to enrich their practice and develop their network of contacts.