Rami El-Farrah

Rami El-Farrah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he teaches saxophone and directs the university's saxophone ensemble. He is also a concert saxophonist known for his solo performances and collaborations with ensembles such as the Zenith Quintet, Bel Cuore Quartet, and Austin Saxophone Ensemble.

Educational Background:

• DMA in Saxophone Performance, The University of Texas at Austin (2010)
• MM in Saxophone Performance, The University of Texas at Austin (2007)
• BM in Saxophone Performance, California State University, Fullerton

Dr. El-Farrah's research and professional focus lies at the intersection of music performance, chamber music, jazz history, and music arrangement. He has authored educational materials like the Dynamic Duos for Saxophone series and 64 Musical Studies.

His performance career includes extensive tours across the United States and Europe, with recordings featured on multiple albums by prominent ensembles. He also maintains a private teaching practice in Austin while contributing to community engagement through the San Antonio Symphony and Austin Symphony.