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.
- Combination of repertoire and technique lessons with Dr. John Sampen, Dr. Nathan Nabb, and Gail Levinsky
- Guest Artists Distinguished Artist and Pedagogue Debra Richtmeyer & Dr. Susan Fancher
- Individual, Quartet, and Large Ensemble coaching.
- Master classes, Recitals, and Evening seminars
- Ample practice time.
- Intimate and supportive environment for networking with peers and professional staff.
2021 Festival dates
June 08 - 22, 2021
For additional information and registration goto: snowpond.org/spmf/frederick-l.-hemke-saxophone-institute/
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.
- Combination of repertoire and technique lessons with Dr. John Sampen, Dr. Nathan Nabb, and Gail Levinsky
- Guest Artists Distinguished Artist and Pedagogue Debra Richtmeyer & Dr. Susan Fancher
- Individual, Quartet, and Large Ensemble coaching.
- Master classes, Recitals, and Evening seminars
- Ample practice time.
- Intimate and supportive environment for networking with peers and professional staff.
2021 Festival dates
June 08 - 22, 2021
For additional information and registration goto: snowpond.org/spmf/frederick-l.-hemke-saxophone-institute/
Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute
FLHSI 2019
Dr. Fred Hemke, Dr. John W. Sampen, Dr. Nathan Nabb, Dr. Gail Levinsky, Sharon Peterson
Guest Artist - Dr. Masahito Sugihara
FLHSI 2018
Dr. Fred Hemke, Dr. John W. Sampen, Dr. Gail Levinsky, Dr. Sean Hurlburt, Dr. Nathan Nabb, Sharon Peterson
Guest Artist, Jan Berry Baker
FLHSI 2017
Dr. Fred Hemke, Dr. John W. Sampen, Dr. Gail Levinsky, Dr. Sean Hurlburt, Sharon Peterson
Guest Artist, Marcus Weiss
FLHSI 2016
Guest artist: Dr. John Sampen, Bowling Green State University
FLHSI 2015
Guest Artists: The Masato Kumoi Saxophone Quartet
FLSHI 2014
2013 FLHSI
