Alto saxophonist Scott Cory is currently a junior at Central Davidson High School in Lexington, North Carolina

where he is the principal saxophonist in the school’s Wind Ensemble under the direction of band director James Daugherty.  Following six years of study on saxophone, Mr. Cory has held positions as the principal alto saxophonist in the Davidson County All-County Band and has additionally placed very highly in seating for the Northwest North Carolina All-District Band. Last year Mr. Cory was eligible to audition for the North Carolina All-State Band.

Concerto Winner, Scott Cory!

During the summer of 2007 Mr. Cory completed summer studies at Cannon Music Camp at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina where he performed as principal alto saxophonist for the Symphonic Band and in the Jazz Ensemble II. At Cannon, Mr. Cory also performed lead alto and soprano in one of two Honors Saxophone Quartets.

  Currently, Mr. Cory is a private student of Dr. David Kirby at Pfeiffer University.  Additionally, he has studied with Dr. Scott Kallestad of Appalachian State University and Dr. Artie Almeida, a free-lance professional saxophonist from Orlando, FL. 

In addition to his love and passion for music, Scott plays for the Central Davidson golf team and is currently ranked number one in his graduating class.  Mr. Cory’s plans for college include majoring in Chemistry, Saxophone Performance or possibly double majoring in both. Ideally he would like to one day play soprano or alto saxophone in a professional saxophone quartet that focuses on classical repertoire.

JAMES HOULIK - TENOR SAXOPHONE

 James Houlik is the leading performer on his instrument in the world. His pioneering efforts on behalf of the tenor saxophone have resulted in the composition of more than eighty new concert works for the instrument, and important performances around the world. From the East Room of the White House for President Clinton, to solo appearances with orchestras in London, Prague, Istanbul, Berlin, Chicago, Phoenix, and New York, to recitals in the music capitals of the world, James Houlik has redefined the tenor saxophone.