John S. Moore

John S. Moore, concert saxophonist is passionate about the power of music. A native Kentuckian, John has devoted his life to music and has engaged audiences around the world from preschools to nursing homes; from churches to international conferences; and public/private school forums in a variety of settings.
 
John has performed in Australia, Canada, Japan, Kosovo, Puerto Rico, and the United States. He has recorded on several record labels including Ethos Recordings, Mars Hill Records, IUS Recordings and Music from Maple Mount Records.  He was a semifinalist in the Concert Artists International Competition. As a member of Trio Bel Canto (John, tenor saxophone, Patrick Meighan, alto saxophone, and piano collaborator Krista Wallace-Boaz) he received the Bronze Medal at the first Osaka International Chamber Music Competition & Festa in Japan.
 
An educator and a parent, John believes in the abilities of Kentucky youth and enjoys sharing about some of the amazing experiences and places that music has taken him. John's performances and concerts include a wide variety of musical styles and genres. Presentations (saxophone and piano, saxophone family including soprano through bass, or Trio Bel Canto) can be tailored to meet a wide variety of needs: formal concerts, informational concerts/presentations and/or educational presentations that will reinforce Kentucky's Core Content in music. Study guides that are geared to the current state and national guidelines in music education are available.