Canadian saxophonist JEFFREY LEUNG is a renowned international performer and celebrated educator. He tours extensively with The Moanin’ Frogs saxophone sextet, performs with Newfound Chamber Winds, and has held positions as Assistant Professor at Queen’s University and Associate Director of the International Saxophone Academy. 

“A truly modern virtuoso, Jeffrey effortlessly navigates the most demanding scores for saxophone without losing his trademark warmth, sensitivity, and lyricism” (Roydon Tse, composer). From traditional to contemporary repertoire, Jeffrey has performed with Canada’s preeminent ensembles including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Esprit Orchestra, and Continuum Contemporary Music. Jeffrey has premiered and commissioned over thirty new works for the saxophone and several of his performances can be found on albums by people|places|records, Tonsehen, Parma Recordings, and Harmonia Mundi. 

Dr. Leung’s backgrounds in performance, music theory, and Soundpainting (improvisation) focus lessons and workshops around student-centered curiosity. As a highly sought clinician, he has been invited as a guest artist across North America and has presented at North American Saxophone Alliance, Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium, Ontario Music Educator’s Association, and Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. Jeffrey hosts an online series “Taking it From the Top” and since 2021, has taught at the Interprovincial Music Camp each summer at Camp Manitou in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Dr. Jeffrey Leung holds degrees from Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and University of Toronto, and is sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Légère Reeds, Rovner Products, and Key Leaves.