Since 1995 Marcus Weiss is professor for saxophone and chamber music at the University of Music Basel, Switzerland (Hochschule fuer Musik Basel). The saxophone studio offers a Bachelor program (3 years) as well as a Master in Performance and a Master in Pedagogy (both 2 years). Possible “minor” in the advanced program of contemporary music is a very interesting extension of the studies in performance.
The main goal of studies is to develop an independent personality – the ability to find one’s own way into the “music world.” The path of a “classical saxophonist” is not predetermined, as is the case for most classical instrumentalists. A saxophonist must create their own profile, and in addition to developing strong instrumental and musical abilities, many personal choices need to be made, demanding an open, critical and well-informed mind. Special concentration on the study of older musical styles and the new music of today helps to deepen this perspective, this horizon.
University of Music Basel (Hochschule fuer Musik Basel):
https://www.fhnw.ch/de/personen/marcus-weiss
https://www.fhnw.ch/en/degree-programmes/music/klassik/instrumental-vocal#
He also teaches at two major biennial contemporary music festivals:
“Darmstädter Ferienkurse für Neue Musik” (Germany):
https://internationales-musikinstitut.de/en/ferienkurse/
and the:
“IMPULS” (Ensemble and Composers Academy for Contemporary Music in Graz, Austria):