GSU Guest Artist Recital: Kyle Jones, saxophone

• Kyle Jones, saxophone

Kansas City-based saxophonist Dr. Kyle Jones and pianist Timothy Jones are touring the southeast to present masterclasses and recitals at multiple universities.

About Georgia State University School of Music

At Georgia State University, the music of every style flourishes. The School of Music provides exemplary training in traditional classical paths, jazz studies, opera, choral music, the field of music education and the exploding business side of music, including audio recording

About Kyle Jones, saxophone

Saxophonist, Dr. Kyle Jones (he/him) is a performer, teacher, and arts administrator. An advocate for new music, Kyle actively collaborates with composers and performers from various styles and genres.

As a clinician, Jones has been a guest artist at institutions including the University of Memphis, Columbus State University, the University of Texas-San Antonio, and the University of Kansas. He has also worked with high schools throughout the Midwest, South, and Texas.

In addition to his performing activities, Kyle serves as a Co-Director for Fast Forward Austin, Kyle serves as Production Coordinator for Kansas City Baroque Consortium, Director of Development for Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony, and manages and produces his own podcast entitled “Pay to Play.” He has been the recipient of numerous grants as both an individual artist and collaborator.

He holds degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, The University of Texas-Austin, Peabody Conservatory, and East Tennessee State University.