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Freddie Washington stops in at Saxquest

Posted on June 6, 2013 by saxquest

Local legend Freddie Washington stopped by the shop this week to have his flute adjusted. Freddie was a mainstay at the old Gaslight Square clubs in the 60’s and can still be heard playing around town.

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Saxquest Repair in action

Posted on May 21, 2013 by saxquest

Saxquest repair experts, Ben Reece and Chris Funck use some old school repair tools, techniques and know-how to repair a crushed low C tone hole on the bottom bow of a 1963 vintage Selmer Mark VI bari saxophone.

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Saxquest 2013 Concert/Clinic Series Presents Bob Sheppard – Sunday May 19

Posted on May 19, 2013 by saxquest

We are very excited to invite you to another thrilling event in our 2013 concert/clinc series at Saxquest. On Sunday, May 19, we will be hosting Bob Sheppard at the Saxquest shop, from3pm- 5pm. This event is free and open … Continue reading →

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FREE Saxquest Concert Series – Joel Vanderheyden w/ Koplant No – May 11

Posted on May 11, 2013 by saxquest

Saxquest is pleased to welcome Joel Vanderheyden and his group Koplant No on Saturday, May 11, from2pm – 4pm, as part of our Concert Series. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Vanderheyden is a seasoned performer … Continue reading →

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James Carter visits Saxquest!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by saxquest

In town for a gig at the Bistro, James Carter stopped by to have his horn tweaked. We enjoyed having him here again, and he got to play some of our museum horns, including the Tubax which he played at … Continue reading →

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Saxquest Clarinet Masterclass with Diana Haskell

Posted on April 20, 2013 by saxquest

This week on Saturday (April 20) 1-3PM we’re honored to be hosting a clarinet masterclass with St. Louis Symphony clarinetist, Diana Haskell. Students from around the St. Louis area have submitted their applications and recordings. 4 students were selected to … Continue reading →

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SAXQUEST FREE CONCERT ARTIST SERIES – Charles West – clarinet – Saturday April 13 from 3-5PM

Posted on April 13, 2013 by saxquest

This week on Saturday (April 13) 3-5PM we’ll be hosting a Saxquest clinic with world-renown clarinetist, Charles West. Often referred to as “the most recorded clarinetist in American Academia,” this is a rare and valuable opportunity to talk one-on-one and … Continue reading →

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Saxquest Giveaway – FREE tickets Ernie Watts April 20

Posted on April 4, 2013 by saxquest

Saxquest & Keilwerth Giveaway – See Ernie Watts with Doc Severinsen April 20 Doc Severinsen and His Big Band will be at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri – St Louis on April 20. … Continue reading →

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Saxquest Supports City Schools

Posted on March 16, 2013 by saxquest

Saxquest is a huge supporter of education at all levels. Located in the heart of the City of St. Louis, we’re especially sensitive to the needs of inner-city schools in our … Continue reading →

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Saxquest Performance – Adam Larson Quintet – Wednesday March 13

Posted on March 13, 2013 by saxquest

Please mark your calendars for another great event at Saxquest. On Wednesday evening, March 13, we will be hosting the Adam Larson Quintet from 6pm – 8pm. This is a free event and open to the public. Adam Larson … Continue reading →

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