Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Meet Dr. Kendra Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Central Washington University. Through her performance and teaching, she advocates for sustainably inclusive pedagogical practices that affirm the presence of all diverse peoples. She has been invited to perform and speak at major venues and festivals worldwide to present her work.
Dr. Wheeler plays the Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges alto saxophone. This instrument’s design allows players to achieve a classic French saxophone sound and produces a focused, centered tone. The patented DS Mechanism provides the utmost stability and attains never before seen elegance and innovation in saxophone keywork design. Equipped with two uniquely tapered R and S necks, this saxophone gives players more flexibility within the same character of sound. Kendra pairs her EAS850 with a Backun Timothy McAllister Vocalise Saxophone Mouthpiece.
Learn more about the Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Alto Saxophone at eastmanwinds.com/eas850
Lean more about the Backun Timothy McAllister Vocalise Saxophone Mouthpiece at backunmusical.com/collections/saxophone-mouthpieces
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Meet Dr. Kendra Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Central Washington University. Through her performance and teaching, she advocates for sustainably inclusive pedagogical practices that affirm the presence of all diverse peoples. She has been invited to perform and speak at major venues and festivals worldwide to present her work.
Dr. Wheeler plays the Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges alto saxophone. This instrument’s design allows players to achieve a classic French saxophone sound and produces a focused, centered tone. The patented DS Mechanism provides the utmost stability and attains never before seen elegance and innovation in saxophone keywork design. Equipped with two uniquely tapered R and S necks, this saxophone gives players more flexibility within the same character of sound. Kendra pairs her EAS850 with a Backun Timothy McAllister Vocalise Saxophone Mouthpiece.
Learn more about the Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Alto Saxophone at eastmanwinds.com/eas850
Lean more about the Backun Timothy McAllister Vocalise Saxophone Mouthpiece at backunmusical.com/collections/saxophone-mouthpieces
#iplayeastman #iplaybackun #classical #saxophone #woodwind #banddirector
