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Hi, I'm Russell Sweet—a saxophonist and woodwinds performer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. I hold a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in orchestral, chamber, and community settings. I love teaching as much as performing. I’ve taught private lessons, prepared students for juries and recitals, and helped colleagues develop music education curricula. I’m excited to continue performing, recording, and mentoring the next generation of players.…Hi, I'm Russell Sweet—a saxophonist and woodwinds performer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. I hold a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in orchestral, chamber, and community settings. I love teaching as much as performing. I’ve taught private lessons, prepared students for juries and recitals, and helped colleagues develop music education curricula. I’m excited to continue performing, recording, and mentoring the next generation of players.

Russell Sweet

Musician, Session Artist, Saxophonist, +1

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Hi, I'm Russell Sweet—a saxophonist and woodwinds performer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. I hold a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in orchestral, chamber, and community settings. I love teaching as much as performing. I’ve taught private lessons, prepared students for juries and recitals, and helped colleagues develop music education curricula. I’m excited to continue performing, recording, and mentoring the next generation of players.…Hi, I'm Russell Sweet—a saxophonist and woodwinds performer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. I hold a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in orchestral, chamber, and community settings. I love teaching as much as performing. I’ve taught private lessons, prepared students for juries and recitals, and helped colleagues develop music education curricula. I’m excited to continue performing, recording, and mentoring the next generation of players.

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Hi, I’m Russell Sweet—a saxophonist and woodwinds performer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. I hold a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in orchestral, chamber, and community settings.

I love teaching as much as performing. I’ve taught private lessons, prepared students for juries and recitals, and helped colleagues develop music education curricula. I’m excited to continue performing, recording, and mentoring the next generation of players.

Skills

Composition

Finale

Music Theory

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Audacity

Experience Level

Composition

Expert

Finale

Expert

Music Theory

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Audacity

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Private Music Instructor at Self-employed

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Provided constructive feedback and guidance to support student growth and achievement; guided students toward repertoire that resonated with them and aligned with their goals.

Graduate Employee at University of Oregon

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Prepared students for juries and recitals, with a focus on building tone, technique, confidence, and musical expression; coached saxophone quartets on repertoire choices, time, blending, intonation, and interpretation; developed and taught the curriculum for a group saxophone fundamentals class, equipping music education majors with core performance and teaching skills.