Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute at Snow Pond Music Festival

Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute at Snow Pond Music Festival Continuing the performance and pedagogical legacy of Frederick L. Hemke since 2013. Training the next generation of saxophonists. 🎷

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 coll

ege 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

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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.
1. Submit two letters of recommendation (Download Recommendation Form)
2. Non-refundable $50 application fee
3. YouTube Audition (Two contrasting movements of your choice.) Letters of recommendations should be sent directly via the Supplement Materials link. For additional assistance, please contact Gail Levinsky, Program Director

04/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we have accepted our 2026 FLHSI class! 24 outstanding musicians from throughout the United States and Canada! 35 days and counting!

FLHSI alumni and faculty at NASA '26! Many, many more were in attendance, but had rehearsals at the same time. What a gr...
03/14/2026

FLHSI alumni and faculty at NASA '26! Many, many more were in attendance, but had rehearsals at the same time. What a group!

FLHSI will be at NASA 2026! Come check out our performance on March 14, 1:30pm, Weigel Auditorium. Featuring FLHSI alumn...
03/11/2026

FLHSI will be at NASA 2026! Come check out our performance on March 14, 1:30pm, Weigel Auditorium. Featuring FLHSI alumni and faculty.

We’re thrilled that composers, Benjamin T. Nylander and Ryo Noda will join us and conduct "Once More to the Ocean" and "Song of Rain."

Meet composers afterward!

See you at NASA!
03/11/2026

See you at NASA!

02/08/2026

Have you applied yet? Elevate your artistry this summer at FLHSI 2026! Alumni, tag a fellow alumnus and share your favorite memory in the comments! ✍️🎷

Check out of 2026 FLHSI promo video. Have you applied yet? Elevate your artistry this summer at FLHSI 2026! Alumni, tag ...
02/08/2026

Check out of 2026 FLHSI promo video.
Have you applied yet? Elevate your artistry this summer at FLHSI 2026! Alumni, tag a fellow alumnus and share your favorite memory in the comments! ✍️🎷

Attend the 2025 Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute this summer! June 08-23. Featuring special guest artists Tairmur Sullivan and New Thread Quartet. FLHS...

And, here are friends from FLHSI ‘21! Tempe, AZ! FLHSI isn’t just about saxophone!
01/16/2026

And, here are friends from FLHSI ‘21! Tempe, AZ! FLHSI isn’t just about saxophone!

When FLHSI friends see each other at FMEA!! ❤️
01/16/2026

When FLHSI friends see each other at FMEA!! ❤️

The application portal for FLHSI '26 is now open! Apply today!!!Don't delay and apply today!
11/24/2025

The application portal for FLHSI '26 is now open! Apply today!!!
Don't delay and apply today!

The Snow Pond Summer Camp Music Festival, hosted on the beautiful campus of Snow Pond Center for Arts, attracts advanced college, graduate and post-

Mark your calendars!!! We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 FLHSI Guest Artists will be the New Thread Quartet and ...
10/14/2025

Mark your calendars!!!

We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 FLHSI Guest Artists will be the New Thread Quartet and Prof. Taimur Sullivan.

We are in the process of updating the website and application portal and anticipate Acceptd will open in early November. In the meantime, if you have any questions please reach out to Dr. Gail Levinsky for additional information.

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8 Goldenrod Lane
Sidney, ME
04330

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+18444766976

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