​NATHAN MERTENS
Saxophonist・Teaching Artist

Upcoming Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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September 15, 2026 - 7:30pm MST​

Faculty Tuesday: REMIX

Grusin Music Hall - Boulder, Colorado

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September 24, 2026 - 7:00pm EST​

Signal Quartet

Virginia Tech University - Blacksburg, Virginia

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November 1, 2026 ​

All State Prep Day

Imig Music Building - Boulder, Colorado

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November 10, 2026 - 7:30pm MST​

World Premiere: Anthony R. Green's Saxophone Concerto

CU Wind Symphony - Shanti Simon, conductor

Macky Auditorium - Boulder, Colorado

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January 8-10, 2027​

Signal Quartet

Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium - Fairfax, Virginia

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January 26-30, 2027​

"The ABCs of articulation for high school instrumental ensembles!"

Tri-M Day at CMEA

"What Does a Student-Wellness and Self Care Approach Look Like in the

Instrumental Music Education Classroom?"

Colorado Music Educators Association

The Broadmoor - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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February 27, 2027 - All Day

Lamar University Woodwind Day - Beaumont, Texas

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March 3, 2027 - 7:30pm MST​

Faculty Tuesday: Woodwind Chamber Music

Grusin Music Hall - Boulder, Colorado

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April 8, 2026 - 7:30pm MST​

World Premiere: Jennifer Bellor's Saxophone Quartet Concerto

CU Wind Symphony - Shanti Simon, conductor

Macky Auditorium - Boulder, Colorado

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September 2-7, 2027

Residency at Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH) - Ciudad Chihuahua, Mexico