Addison Maye-Saxon

Addison Maye-Saxon is a trombone player and educator based in New York City. Born in Simi Valley, California, Addison embarked on a cross-country journey to immerse himself in classical music and discovered a deep passion for contemporary music along the way. He is an alumnus of The Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Yale School of Music. Currently, Addison holds the position of Principal Trombone with Symphony in C, and most recently, he has joined The Westerlies as their newest member.

Among his notable achievements, Addison’s performances include his role as an Artist in Residence on Minnesota Public Radio’s Performance Today and his collaboration with the Juilliard Trombone Choir to record their Christmas album, "Holiday Classics." Addison has also been honored as a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center and the Aspen Music Festival. He has graced the stage in dozens of recitals, with many of them featuring his own solo performances. Addison has performed on a wide range of stages, from world-renowned to humble and intimate, including Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, the Kimmel Center, coffee shops, retirement homes, and elementary schools.

As a strong advocate for music education, Addison firmly believes that learning music instills discipline, patience, and a robust work ethic in young minds. He imparts his knowledge through private lessons, has contributed to Yale’s Music in Schools Initiative, and conducted masterclasses at several high schools in his hometown area. Addison strives to be an accomplished trombonist, dedicated educator, and passionate advocate for the profound impact of artistic expression.