MUSE • Musicians United for Social Equity

Biography

Dionté George is an African American saxophonist, composer, producer and educator who is always trying to understand and learn more about music and the different communities it has created. After graduating from Paris High School, they soon moved to Magnolia, Arkansas to study under Dr. Andy Peeks and earned their Bachelor’s in Saxophone Performance at Southern Arkansas University. As a saxophonist,  Dionté has participated in a variety of performance opportunities such as performing at the Navy Saxophone Symposium, touring with the SAU Wind Symphony and jazz ensemble throughout the U.S., played/composed for numerous gigs and festivals, playing on various recording projects, and performing with the National Intercollegiate Band under the direction of Dr. Jerry Junkin. As of now, Dionté is currently pursing their master’s in saxophone performance with an emphasis in jazz at the University of Wyoming.  They are studying under the direction of Dr. Scott Turpen and Dr. Ben Markely.