University of Iowa Saxophone Studio --Faculty Bio

Rehearsing in Korea

FACULTY

Recognized as one of the leading saxophonists in the world, Kenneth Tse has been called “a brilliant saxophonist,” and “worthy of any stage in the world” by his former teacher, world-renowned saxophonist and pedagogue, Eugene Rousseau. French saxophone master Jean-Marie Londeix praised his playing with these words, "I appreciate particularly the quality of the tone, the perfect tuning, and the musical intelligence..."

Upon his 1996 Carnegie Hall debut The New York Times heralded Tse as "a young virtuoso." The Herald Times described his playing as "virtuosic brilliance" with a "beauteous, ever-so-smooth voice.” The Fanfare magazine praised, "Hong Kong-born Kenneth Tse is of the caliber of instrumentalists whose very sound is captivating." American Record Guide echoed with, “supremely elegant tone…sheer virtuosity.”

Recent event highlights include: Guest clinician and soloist with La Banda Sinfónica del Centro Instructivo Musical "La Armónica" de Buñol, guest recitals and master classes at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, and University of Ljubliana, Slovenia, guest clinician and soloist at the California Band Directors Association Convention, guest artist recital and master class at Arizona State University, concert tour in Arkansas, featured guest artist at the 7th Eugene Rousseau International Master Class, featured guest artist at the 25th New England Saxophone Symposium, guest soloist (Dahl Concerto) with the Vanderbilt University Wind Ensemble, featured soloist with the Slovenian Army Band at the XIV World Saxophone Congress in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Since publishing his first commercial recording at 23, Tse has subsequently released seven critically acclaimed solo CDs under Crystal Records, RIAX Records, Enharmonic Records and Arizona University Recordings. An advocate for new music, Tse has had many works dedicated to him. They include saxophone concertos, sonatas, solo works, and chamber music by David DeBoor Canfield, John Cheetham, David Froom, Perry Goldstein, Ketty Nez, and Leonard Mark Lewis.

Tse is currently the Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of Iowa and also serves as the Membership Director for the North American Saxophone Alliance. His saxophone arrangements are published by Reedmusic.com in Australia. His articles have been featured in the Saxophone Journal, Saxophone Symposium, Iowa Bandmaster Association Journal and Yamaha Education Series.

For detailed biography, performance schedule, and discography please visit Kenneth Tse's personal home page HERE