A native of northern Arizona, saxophonist and educator Aaron Burr is an advocate for student achievement and new music. While in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Burr maintained a thriving private studio where his saxophone, clarinet, and jazz students excelled at the regional and state levels. Additionally, he has given guest recitals and masterclasses throughout the United States and has had the opportunity to perform most recently with Plano Symphony Orchestra, San Angelo Symphony Orchestra, Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, and the New Texas Symphony Orchestra. Recently, he has led consortiums for new pieces for tenor saxophone and fixed media. Mr. Burr is also a member of Duo Velox, along with clarinetist Kaitlyn Neufeld. Duo Velox actively commissions and premieres new works, the latest premiere being Vicissitudes by Takuma Itoh at the International Duo Symposium. Dr. Burr is currently the Lecturer of Saxophone at Central Washington University where he teaches applied saxophone lessons, chamber music, and jazz band.

Aaron holds a Doctor of Arts in Saxophone Performance from the University of Northern Colorado where he served as the graduate teaching assistant, and as instructor of record for applied saxophone lessons and saxophone quartet. Additionally, Aaron restarted and conducted the UNCo Saxophone Ensemble in fall of 2021. He holds a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from The University of New Mexico and earned a Bachelor of Music Performance from Northern Arizona University. Aaron is a Dahlke Mouthpiece performing artist.

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