Adam Estes

Adam Estes is associate professor of music at the University of Mississippi, where he teaches saxophone, coaches woodwind chamber ensembles, and teaches woodwinds methods courses. Prior to working in Mississippi, he was assistant professor at Minot State University. Formerly a band director in the public schools in Mason TX, Estes has also held posts as visiting professor of saxophone at Furman University and the University of South Carolina, as well as instructorships at Presbyterian College and the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. He is the founding member of the Assembly Quartet, which celebrated their 20th year in 2023, and maintains an active performance schedule as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician. Abroad, his performing career has taken him to venues in Scotland, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Belgium. Estes is a Légère Endorsing Artist, Yamaha Performing Artist, and has recorded with PARMA Recordings, Albany Records, AMP Recordings, Mark Records, and MSR Classics.