Saxophonist and Educator

Originally from West Virginia, Caleb Allen is an American saxophonist based out of Memphis, Tennessee. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Musical Arts in saxophone performance at the University of Memphis while serving as the Doctoral Graduate Assistant for the saxophone studio. In 2023, Caleb received his Master of Music in saxophone performance from Stephen F. Austin State University while serving as the Graduate Teaching Assistant for the saxophone studio. He received his Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance from the University of Missouri- Kansas City in 2021. Prior to his collegiate studies, he graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in 2017. Caleb’s primary teachers have included Taimur Sullivan, Dr. Mathew Schlomer, Bill Sears, Zach Shemon, Dr. Bob Eason, Dr. Nathan Nabb, and Dr. Michael Shults. 

Throughout his career, Caleb has performed many solo, quartet, and ensemble pieces at prestigious events and band competitions across the country. During the summer of 2016, Caleb performed with the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra as part of the New York Philharmonic’s Biennial Celebration at Lincoln Center. He has been a part of the UMKC and SFASU Wind Ensemble where they have performed in premier spots at MTNA and TMEA. As a previous member of both universities' saxophone ensembles, he has performed at many events including three North American Saxophone Alliance Conferences. While at the 2020 NASA Conference, Caleb also competed as the alto saxophonist of the Pyrrhic Quartet in the semi-finals of the quartet competition. Professionally, he served as the principal saxophonist of The Heart of America Winds from 2020-2021. Outside of his performance career, Caleb offers private lessons, clinics, and masterclasses throughout the Memphis area and online.