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Benjamin CHALAT

Benjamin CHALAT - JLV Ligature ambassador for saxophone soprano, alto, tenor, baryton
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Benjamin CHALAT JLV Ambassador saxophone

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"Freedom & Excellence"

The JLV Sound ligature: the key to musical freedom for the saxophonist.

➤ Consistent color across all registers
➤ Ease of sound and detachment
➤ Extended reed life thanks to its resetting properties
➤ Exceptional development of expression and playing styles
➤ Customization thanks to a wide selection of models

Combining exceptional craftsmanship and innovation, the JLV Sound ligature embodies the excellence of artistic expertise.

THE BIOGRAPHY OF BENJAMIN CHALAT

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Benjamin Chalat, saxophonist and orchestra conductor, is a renowned educator and a creator of artistic projects blending music, visual arts, and humanitarian efforts.

An ambassador for JLV Sound, YAMAHA, and D’ADDARIO, he leads the Regional Saxophone Orchestra of Hauts-de-France and explores new musical horizons.

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Benjamin Chalat – Saxophonist, Educator, and Composer

Benjamin Chalat is a versatile artist: saxophonist, music teacher, conductor, composer, and arranger. A holder of the national diploma for saxophone teaching, he also holds two master's degrees in creative musicology and in aesthetics and arts practice.

A musical career of excellence

He trained at the Strasbourg Regional Conservatory, where he studied saxophone with Christophe Fourmaux, Michaël Alizon, and Philippe Geiss. He continued his training at the Roubaix Departmental Conservatory, where he specialized in baritone saxophone under the direction of Joël Batteau (Jean-Yves Fourmeau Quartet).

An innovative teacher and committed conductor

Thanks to his experience teaching in national schools, Benjamin Chalat developed a teaching method based on group work and collective practice. He is the founder and musical director of the Orchestre Régional des Saxophones des Hauts-de-France, a dynamic ensemble that showcases the richness of the saxophonic repertoire.

He is particularly sensitive to the transmission of musical heritage and has developed a repertoire of arrangements of classical, traditional, and popular music, notably in collaboration with opera singer Bobae Kim, creating an original dialogue between opera and saxophone.

A creator of innovative artistic projects

Artistic director of the ECHO association, he leads several musical ensembles:

➤ The Echo Quartet.

➤ The Moon Trio, a project fusing French and Korean music.

➤ The Moon Project, incorporating Human Beatbox.

He also composes and writes numerous shows for conservatories and music schools, combining music, direction, choreography, computer graphics, and videos to foster dialogue between the arts.

Humanitarian Commitment and International Collaborations

A member of Rotary International, Benjamin Chalat is involved in philanthropic initiatives, organizing charity concerts for humanitarian and social causes. He regularly collaborates with French and international artists, organizing masterclasses and concerts in partnership with renowned musicians.

Ambassador and Artistic Partnerships

Benjamin Chalat is supported by YAMAHA and D’ADDARIO and actively participates in the development of the JLV Sound ligature, which won first prize at the Lépine competition, for which he is an official ambassador.

HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT

JLV LIGATURE PLATINUM & GOLD PLATED

  • The sound is warmer, more centered, more precise
  • Emission is easier
  • Note intervals are made easier
  • The sound power is louder
  • The game is more comfortable and secure
  • Reeds last longer
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