Shrader, Karolina

Saxophone StudioKarolina ShraderBACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Karolina “Koko” Shrader is a first-year student originally from Helotes, Texas, pursuing a bachelor of music education and a degree in saxophone performance at the Eastman School of Music under Professor Chien-Kwan Lin. Karolina has previously studied saxophone with Dr. Gilbert Garza of Texas A&M University Kingsville, and studied…

Lam, Timothy

Saxophone StudioTimothy LamBACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Born in Hong Kong, Yu Ching Timothy Lam is a sophomore saxophonist at the Eastman School of Music, currently studying under Professor Chien-Kwan Lin. Throughout his ongoing education, he has attended lessons by Taimur Sullivan, Otis Murphy, Kenneth Tse, Makoto Hondo, and other renowned artists. Lam’s participation in musical…

Small, Benjamin

Saxophone StudioBenjamin SmallBACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Benjamin Small (he/him) is a junior at Eastman from Reading, Pennsylvania, where he majors in Classical Saxophone Performance/Music Theory, and studies under the tutelage of Professors Chien-Kwan Lin, William Marvin, Matthew Brown and Matthew Curlee. While at school, Ben performs regularly in the Eastman Saxophone Project, Wind Orchestra, Wind…

Shilling, Austin

Saxophone StudioAustin ShillingBACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Austin is a rising classical saxophonist known for his passionate, engaging performances and sincere musical expression. Early in his undergraduate studies, he found himself disillusioned with the idea of pursuing a career in music. However, during the summer before his junior year, Austin encountered a profound spiritual transformation—he was…