Addison Maye-Saxon

Addison Maye-Saxon is a trombone player and educator based in New York City. Born in Simi Valley, California, Addison embarked on a cross-country journey to immerse himself in classical music and discovered a deep passion for contemporary music along the way. He is an alumnus of The Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Yale School of Music. Currently, Addison holds the position of Principal Trombone with Symphony in C, and most recently, he has joined The Westerlies as their newest member.

Among his notable achievements, Addison's performances include his role as an Artist in Residence on Minnesota Public Radio's "Performance Today" and his collaboration with the Juilliard Trombone Choir to record their Christmas album, "Holiday Classics." Addison has also been honored as a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center and the Aspen Music Festival. He has graced the stage in dozens of recitals, with many of them featuring his own solo performances. Addison has performed on a wide range of stages from world renowned to humble and intimate, including Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, the Kimmel Center, coffee shops, retirement homes, and elementary schools.

As a strong advocate for music education, Addison firmly believes that learning music instills discipline, patience, and a robust work ethic in young minds. Addison strives to be an accomplished trombonist, dedicated educator, and passionate advocate for the profound impact of artistic expression.

OICMF: The Westerlies Free Community Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PDT)
Orcas Island Middle School & High School, Eastsound, WA, United States

The Westerlies brass quartet returns to the San Juan Islands for an action-packed residency April 3-6, presented by the Orcas Island Chambe…

Free (registration required to perform, but not to attend)

OICMF: The Westerlies Community Concert

Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Orcas Grange, Eastsound, WA, United States

The Westerlies brass quartet returns to the San Juan Islands for an action-packed residency April 3-6, presented by the Orcas Island Chambe…

Free (admission by donation at the door)

OICMF: The Westerlies Community Concert

Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ 3:30pm – 5:30pm (PDT)
Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, Lopez Island, WA, United States

The Westerlies brass quartet returns to the San Juan Islands for an action-packed residency April 3-6, presented by the Orcas Island Chambe…

Free (admission by donation at the door)

Westerlies Fest 2025: 'The Past Delivers' – Music for Ballet

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

The Westerlies present the score to their recent ballet "The Past Delivers," created in collaboration with BalletCollective, Troy Schumache…

$25 ($15 student)

Westerlies Fest 2025: Songbook, Vol. 3 – Live Recording

Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Fremont Abbey Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Robin Pecknold — Selected works
Adrianne Lenker — Selected works
Gabriel Kahane — Selected works
Tim Bernardes — Selected works
Anaïs Mitchell — Selected works

$25 ($15 student)

Westerlies Fest 2025: The Westerlies play Bill Frisell

Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
The Royal Room, Seattle, WA, United States
Bill Frisell — Selected works

$25 ($15 student)