Debra Richtmeyer

Debra Richtmeyer, esteemed saxophone professor at UI since 1991, is a globally acclaimed soloist and clinician. She has graced prestigious stages alongside orchestras like the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Slovak Radio Orchestra, and The Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Her commissioned compositions and principal saxophone performances showcase her excellence. A trailblazer for women concert saxophonists, she shines at World Saxophone Congresses and NASA conferences. Grammy List nominee Richtmeyer's CDs garner high praise, while her jury roles include competitions like the Adolphe Sax International Saxophone Competition. She's a NASA “Honorary Life Member” and UI's “Outstanding Faculty” awardee, mentoring students to international acclaim. Her book "The Richtmeyer Method for Saxophone Mastery" is acclaimed.