Dr. Kenneth Saxon holds a D.M.A. in piano performance from the University of Alabama and both a M.M. and B.M. degree in piano performance from Shorter College.
He is dedicated to performing contemporary works and has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the United States and in Mexico. Dr. Saxon recorded Kawai Shiu’s clear shade for the CD, music of kawai shiu (SSR0004) and Shiu’s Winter Tide for the CD, eXchange: China (CRI805). He also premiered a new solo work commissioned from composer, Kawai Shiu.
He is currently preparing a recording for release of the Preludes, Op. 32 (complete) by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Recently, his article, “Teaching Sight-Reading: Old Saws and New Tools for Effective Sight-Reading Skills” appeared online at the Piano Pedagogy Forum. Dr. Saxon serves as the Coordinator of Collaborative Piano at UTB/TSC and teaches keyboard skills and accompanying.
Dr. Kenneth Saxon