Chatterlandia is our all-day, instrument-specific format focused on shared enthusiasm, community, and good old-fashioned nerdiness. Following the success of Clarinetlandia 2025, upcoming events include Saxlandia, Clarinetlandia 2026, and more. These Saturday gatherings — tied to the following Sunday’s Chatter program — feature masterclasses, discussions, gear exploration, and performances. Come and go throughout the day and connect around a shared passion for music and instrumental craft.
Chatterlandia
April 25, 2026
SATURDAY
@ 9:00 am
Portland State University
1620 SW Park Ave, PDX
Register for free
Saxlandia 2026
Saxlandia is a one-day celebration of all things saxophone for students, educators and community members. Featuring a full schedule of workshops, masterclasses, concerts and an all-participant giant saxophone ensemble. Hosted by William Pyle, Mark Pipes and Shane Valle, with internationally renowned guest artists Steven Banks and Aruna Quartet. As a special bonus, festival participants will also receive a discount to the Oregon Symphony’s evening concert featuring soloist Steven Banks.
UPCOMING SHOWS
June 21, 2026
Clarinetlandia 2026
Clarinetlandia is a full-day celebration of the clarinet hosted by Metropolitan Youth Symphony. From 9am to 9pm, enjoy clinics, masterclasses, a community clarinet choir, and hands-on sessions with guest artists Andrew Brown (Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra), James Shields (Artistic Director, Chatter PDX), Emily Marlow (National Ballet of Canada Orchestra), Jackie Glazier (University of Arizona), Louis DeMartino (Principal Clarinet, Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra), Jennifer Crocket (Clarinetist and Executive Director, Liberty Theatre), and mouthpiece maker Mike Dassios (Dassios Music). The day culminates in a clarinet-centered performance by our guest artists — a vibrant capstone to a gathering devoted to craft, community, and shared musical curiosity.
Credit: 45th Parallel / Rachel Hadiashar