Dr. Joey Resendez has earned high regard as both a saxophone performer and educator. He serves as soprano/alto saxophonist for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra and is the saxophonist for many regional orchestras in the North Texas area. As a soloist, Dr. Resendez has appeared with ensembles such as the Michigan Pops Orchestra, Richardson Symphony, Monroe Symphony, as well as the LSWO and Lone Star Youth Winds. For the past 17 years, Dr. Resendez has taught young saxophonists across the DFW area. Many have gone on to have performing and teaching careers of their own. Since 2012, Dr. Resendez has been an educational representative for Music & Arts, providing goods and services for music programs in many North Texas school districts. Known as “Dallassax” on YouTube, Dr. Resendez provides educational videos on many saxophone-related topics. Dr. Resendez holds degrees from the University of North Texas, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and Baylor University. He resides in Rowlett, TX with his wife Jennifer and his children, Ryan and Rosalyn.
What do you love most about playing saxophone?
I love playing the many different sizes and types of saxophones, especially on the extreme high and low ends. If you can play one saxophone, you can play them all! The saxophone is also capable of playing a wide variety of non-traditional playing techniques. It’s fun to see what composers incorporate into their music.
Do you have a favorite experience playing with Lone Star?
There are many to choose from! Travelling to Chicago and San Jose to play for the Midwest and WASBE conferences was great fun. If I had to pick a favorite concert, it would have to be the concert featuring works by Percy Grainger. Being a featured soloist is always memorable as well. I’ve had the opportunity to play works by Bolcom, Broughton, Williams, and Stephenson as a soloist with the LSWO and Lone Star Youth Winds.
What do you like to do outside of playing music?
With my wife being a high school choir director, my son (11 yo) playing the cello, and my daughter (8 yo) playing piano, there seems to be nothing but music going on in my house. In the passing moments where we are not singing/playing, I love playing video games with my son and Barbies with my daughter. I also watch as many Houston Astros games as possible. My family is also active at our church, First Baptist Church in Garland.
Listen to Joey Resendez perform Finale from “Recitation Book” by David Maslanka with the LSWO Saxophone Quartet.
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra is comprised of professional wind, brass, and percussion musicians throughout North Texas and beyond. All players are equally essential to the success of the LSWO.