Chatterlandia is our all-day, instrument-specific program focused on shared enthusiasm, community, and good old-fashioned nerdiness. These Saturday gatherings feature masterclasses, discussions, gear exploration, and performances – with guest artists frequently appearing on our Sunday series. 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 artist Aruna Quartet.
Activities begin at 9:00AM, and all are invited to join us at 4:00PM in Lincoln Recital Hall (LH 75) for a free community concert featuring Aruna Quartet, Portland Saxophone Ensemble and a giant saxophone ensemble featuring all saxlandia participants.
Schedule
- 9:00AM – Arrival / Check In
- 9:30AM - 10:30AM – Full group warm-up and mini rehearsal
- 10:30AM - 11:30AM – Quartet Masterclass with Aruna Quartet
- 11:30AM - 12:30PM – Lunch Break (on your own)
- 12:30PM - 2:00PM – Soloists Masterclass with Mark Pipes & Aruna Quartet
- 2:15PM - 3:30PM – All-participant large ensemble rehearsal
- 4:00PM - 5:30PM – SAXlandia Concert (free and open to the public)
- 6:00PM - 7:30PM – Dinner Break (on your own)
- 7:30PM – Oregon Symphony Concert at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Tickets still available, Steven Banks no longer performing)
UPCOMING SHOWS
June 20, 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