SOUND. EXPRESSION. STORY.

Kendra Wheeler brings an incisive artistic voice and expansive vision to the saxophone—reimagining performance as a site of inquiry, expression, and cultural dialogue. Her artistry centers on the performance of cultural and expressive discourse, treating music not only as sound but as a living, interpretive practice through which meaning is examined, reshaped, and communicated across personal and cultural dimensions.

Eastman Winds Profile: Kendra Wheeler

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Wheeler’s international career as an artist and educator is widely recognized. She has performed throughout North and South America and Europe including appearances at the Chicago Symphony Center and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Kendra has also presented solo recitals, masterclasses, and residencies at Virginia Tech, UCLA, and the University of the Republic of Uruguay. Her achievements have been recognized by the Concert Artists Guild, the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition, and DOWNBEAT Magazine.