About

Dr. Rami El-Farrah is a concert saxophonist known for his solo performances and as a member of both the Bel Cuore Quartet and the Austin Saxophone Ensemble. He is the author of the Dynamic Duos for Saxophone series (published by MusePub) and the etude book 64 Musical Studies (published by Southern Music). As an award-winning soloist and chamber musician, Dr. El-Farrah has performed extensively across the United States and Europe. He has been featured on several musical albums, with recent releases from the Bel Cuore Quartet and the Austin Saxophone Ensemble. In addition to his concert performances, Dr. El-Farrah teaches saxophone at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he also directs the university’s saxophone ensemble and teaches Jazz History.

Born in Tripoli, Libya Dr. El-Farrah’s emigration to Southern France and then to the U.S. shaped his worldview and work ethic with music. From the moment he started saxophone in his home town in San Diego, California, Rami knew it was his passion. From there he earned degrees from California State University, Fullerton and The University of Texas at Austin.

Currently, Dr. El-Farrah performs with groups such as the Austin Saxophone Ensemble, the Bel Cuore Quartet, the San Antonio Philharmonic, the Mid Texas Symphony, and the Symphony of the Hills. He also serves as the Associate Professor of Practice in saxophone at The University of Texas at San Antonio. As an arranger, Dr. El-Farrah continuously creates new works for his ensembles and others across the U.S., many of which have recorded his music, with some pieces appearing on the PML list.