BIG Saxophone Day with Edward Leaker

Come and join us from 2-5pm on Sunday 19th October 2025 at King Edward VI Community College, Ashburton Road, TOTNES, TQ9 5JX with a sharing for parents/carers from 4:45pm. This event is open to 11-18 year olds that play saxophone to a Grade 4 level of ability or higher and is being offered free of charge.

Edward Leaker graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with a Masters Degree in Music Performance having studied with Richard Addison, Martin Speake and Duncan Lamont. Since then, Edward has built an enviable reputation as a freelance saxophonist and educator. As a freelance musician Edward has performed in a wide variety of settings, both classical and jazz from big bands and jazz ensembles to solo recitals, quartets, orchestral and television work.

Edward is always in demand as a saxophonist for his versatility and is well respected among musicians for his sound and approach. A passionate educator, Edward worked for nine years as saxophone and clarinet tutor at Wells Cathedral School before being appointed as Head of Woodwind in 2015. Edward’s extensive experience as an educator includes teaching the saxophone, clarinet, improvisation and jazz studies at several leading independent schools and for Kings College, London. In addition to this, Edward leads workshops and ensembles nationally and is a mentor for South West Music School.

Edward also performs with his own ensembles including ‘Blaze’ (a ground breaking classical crossover group which features the saxophone with strings) is a Yanagisawa Saxophones UK Artist. https://www.edwardleaker.com

Devon Youth Saxophone Ensemble is a NEW County Group for young Devon saxophone players Grade 4 standard and above, specialising in Chamber saxophone music – we perform all styles of music and aim to learn the discipline of chamber saxophone performance in a fun and encouraging environment.

Devon Music Education Hub would like to acknowledge the generous support of KEVICC for hosting this event.