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Dr. J. Michael Holmes is a talented solo and chamber musician who “…is emerging as one of America’s stars in the world of the concert saxophone” (states saxophonist John Sampen). Professor Holmes’ active playing career has seen him performing at some of the most prestigious venues in the United States, Taiwan, and throughout Europe (including a 2012 European tour with the renown St. Louis Symphony Orchestra). Holmes has shared the stage with artists ranging from Ben Folds to The Temptations – Manahattan Transfer to Idina Menzel… just to name a few. Dr. Holmes is currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Illinois School of Music as well as the Enrollment Management Director for the School of Music. Prior to his appointment at the University of Illinois, Dr. Holmes held positions as the Director of Marketing for Reed Instruments at Conn-Selmer, Inc., Artistic Advisor and Product Specialist with the Vandoren Corporation, and Guest Instructor of Music at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Holmes was recently a featured artist in the “We Are Vandoren” international ad campaign, recently appeared on the cover of the Saxophone Journal, and is a Selmer Artist/Clinician as well as Vandoren Performing Artist… VIEW FULL BIO

2012 Saxophone Journal Article