Host: Yiqun Chen
Special Guests: Colere Quartet
The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts is proud to host the 2025 NASA Region 3 Conference. This event brings together saxophonists from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. This conference will feature three evening concerts open to the public on March 7, March 8 and March 9. The conference will be held on March 8 and March 9 with performances, masterclasses and lectures. Regional and national vendors will also be present. The conference is open to all registered NASA members.
Conference Registration now open!: Register Here
Evening Concert I
March 7, 7:30 p.m. Founders Recital Hall
Colere Quartet (In Partnership with Brookings Chamber Music Society)
NASA Conference attendees - Free
General Public - Adults $20, Students $5
Evening Concert II
March 8, 7:30 p.m. Founders Recital Hall
Featured Soloists and Chamber Ensembles of Region 3
Free and open to the public
Evening Concert III
March 8, 7 p.m. Founders Recital Hall
Featured Soloists of Region 3 accompanied by the Iowa Saxophonists’ Workshop
Free and open to the public
Proposals will open early August and close on October 1. Proposals to perform with the Iowa Saxophonist’s Workshop will close on September 1.
Proposal Categories Include: Performance (Solo and Chamber), Lecture and masterclass performance.
Want to submit a proposal? Email Yiqun Chen to get receive the application information.
Nebraska Vocal Jazz Project
The Nebraska Vocal Jazz Project was founded in 2022 by a diverse team comprising a composer, a marketer, a space lawyer, and two educators. Our mission is to reimagine Vocal Jazz in Nebraska through captivating performances and educational endeavors.
We’ve had the honor of performing at the Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA) conference and have recorded several singles that are now available on streaming services. As we continue to establish ourselves in Nebraska, we’re excited to explore the possibilities of a modern vocal jazz ensemble and contribute to the growth of this genre in our community.
