Adam Pelandini

Dr. Adam Pelandini, a dynamic saxophonist, educator, and clinician based in the Pacific Northwest, boasts a rich performance history. Formerly active in Boston, he graced the stages of Symphony Hall and Koussevitsky Music Shed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Renowned for his "sensitive" playing, Adam's journey includes collaborations with conductors Andris Nelsons and Benjamin Zander. He's a fixture in ensembles like Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Monadnock Festival, and Portland Symphony Orchestra, impressing under the batons of Gil Rose and Gunther Schuller. Adam's advocacy for new music has led to premieres and partnerships with composers like Gunther Schuller and Lei Liang. As an educator, he's taught at prestigious institutions and performed across the U.S., earning degrees from Boston University, New England Conservatory of Music, and Central Washington University.