Originally from Mesa, Arizona, John’s performance endeavors have taken him all over the world. He has performed concerts in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, UK, and the United States. John has had the opportunity to participate in various master classes and private instruction with virtuosos in the music world. Artists such as the Mana Saxophone Quartet, Wildy Zumwalt, Lawrence Gwozdz, Chien-Kwan Lin, Vincent David, and others. All have shared their insight on the saxophone and education through these workshops, master classes, and lessons. 

In May 2013, John studied with the world renowned Raschèr Saxophone Quartet in Marktoberdorf, Germany. During his stay, he received instruction through lessons, master classes, quartet coachings, and large ensembles. 

In addition to performing solo repertoire, John is a passionate advocate of chamber music. He strives to use these kinds of relationships in music as a basis in his teaching pedagogy. John was a winner of the 2013 NAU Concerto Competition performing Concertino da Camera by Jacques Ibert. On May 26th, 2013 he performed Concertino da Camera with the Northern Arizona University Symphonic Orchestra. 

Currently John resides in Tallahassee, Florida attending Florida State University where he is pursuing a Master of Music degree in Performance. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Performance. His saxophone studies have included work with Patrick Meighan, Jonathan Bergeron, and Bryon Ruth.

Official Youngblood Brass Band soundcloud. Making all kinds of noise with horns, drums, and vox. Traveling the world with the express purpose of lighting up your favorite stage. New EP 'Pax Instrumentals' out now. Touring resumes in 2022, with new music in tow. Available for custom studio work, arrangements, lessons, and consultation as well. All links: linktr.ee/youngbloodbrassband

The band is: David Henzie-Skogen (drums, vox, production), Tom Reschke (drums), Conor Elmes (drums), Nat McIntosh (sousaphone/trombone), Miles Lyons (sousaphone), Joe Goltz (trombone), Matt Hanzelka (trombone), Tony Barba (tenor saxophone and bass clarinet), Zach Lucas (alto and tenor saxophones), Charley Wagner (trumpet), and Adam Meckler (trumpet).

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