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Anna Marie Wytko is a University Distinguished Professor of Saxophone at Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Recognized as a Yamaha Performing Artist-Clinician, she has performed globally as a concerto soloist with ensembles such as the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, Polish Air Force Wind Symphony, and Carnegie Hall's New York International Music Festival.
- Education: Summa cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota (MM, DMA)
- Performance highlights: Concerto soloist in England, Scotland, Uruguay, and Poland; featured artist at World Saxophone Congresses
Her pedagogy books The Saxophonist As Rank Beginner and Beyond and The Saxophonist As Musician First are widely used teaching resources. Scientific accolades include the KSU International Educator of the Year award and University of Minnesota's Berneking Fellowship.
Recent engagements include guest solo recitals at the University of Zagreb Academy of Music (2024) and masterclasses at Royal College of Music (London) and Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. She actively collaborates with international ensembles like Cuarteto 4MIL (Argentina) and Sonsax (Costa Rica).
- Notable recordings: The Loveliness of Air (I Can't Breathe), Anna Marie Wytko, Saxophonist, and When Night Came
- Performance history spans 2011-2025 with over 150 documented appearances across 15 countries
