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Through creative programming and innovative collaborations, Uday Singh is dedicated to offering new artistic experiences to diverse audiences.
His wide range of activities — spanning performance, pedagogy, and cultural administration — reflects his deep commitment to the promotion of contemporary music.
Uday Singh has carried out numerous artistic projects on international stages.
In Switzerland, his recent solo project “In Transit” explores physical and temporal journeys through staging, lighting design, and non-classical musical idioms, offering an accessible and immersive approach.
He also served as Associate Creative Producer for “Heard” by Alarm Will Sound, a work acclaimed at its premiere at Carnegie Hall for the finesse with which it wove personal narratives into a complete musical story.
Dedicated educator and mentor
As a teacher, Uday led the Rochester New Horizons Saxophone Ensemble, composed of saxophonists aged 65 to 87, fostering an inclusive and intergenerational practice. He also gives private lessons to younger students as a teaching assistant at the Eastman Community Music School.
He is currently Assistant Director of the Eastman Saxophone Project, now in its 14th season and recognized as a major institution in Rochester’s musical landscape.
Administrator and cultural advocate
In parallel, Uday serves on the editorial and development committees of the North American Saxophone Alliance.
He is also Program Coordinator for the contemporary music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, contributing to the dissemination of innovative works and the promotion of emerging composers.
Academic background and research
Uday Singh graduated from the Eastman School of Music (Bachelor of Music, 2020) and the Zurich University of the Arts (Master, 2022).
In 2022, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study the success of the contemporary saxophone with Swiss and European audiences.
He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, continuing his research on contemporary performance and its cultural impact.
