NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) will host a saxophone adn woodwinds workshop on March 16.

 

This is the third in a monthly series of special workshops at BAAMS, lead by Executive Director Richard Boulger and the BAAMS' Faculty Band. This month features saxophonist Alex Foster, who has performed with the "Saturday Night Live" Band for over three decades, and is co-musical director of the Mingus Big Band in New York City.

 

Boulger will be on hand to teach brass instruments/trumpet, Alex Blake, bass, Dario Boente, piano/keyboards, and Jaime Affoumado, drums and percussion.

 

Students from ages 10 and up may attend. It would be helpful if they have some musical background but need not be advanced. 

 

The workshop that will be held at Studio9 at the Porches located at 18 Veazie St.

 

The workshop runs from 11 am to 1:30 pm.