About
Dr. Erin Royer is an internationally recognised Yamaha and Vandoren-endorsed saxophonist, educator, and repair technician from Perth, Western Australia. Head of Saxophone at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and founder of UWA’s Junior Saxophone School, she has over a decade of teaching experience and has transformed UWA’s saxophone program into a dynamic hub of innovation. In 2023 Erin completed a Doctorate of Musical Arts specialising in saxophone acoustics, she earned prestigious recognition on the Graduate Research School Dean’s List for her exemplary efforts. As a performer, she has graced six international saxophone conventions and collaborated with top orchestras, including the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra and the Malaysian Philharmonic. Committed to expanding the saxophone repertoire, Erin has commissioned and premiered numerous works by leading composers. Erin is the founder of JSR Woodwind Repair Specialists, a successful woodwind repair business reflecting Erin’s dedication to saxophone craftsmanship and instrument care. She is a driving force in Perth’s music scene and leading the charge to make Perth a global saxophone destination.
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2023:
Completed the Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at the Universoty of Western Australia, looking at the role of the over-sized saxophone resonator.
2014:
Completed a Masters of Performance Degree with distinction at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, United Kingdom.
2011:
Completed an Honours research degree with First Class Honours, which focused on career pathways for the twenty-first century classical tenor saxophonist at WAAPA.
2010:
Completed Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance on the tenor saxophone at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
2007:
Completed Year 11 and 12 at Busselton Senior High School and was awarded dux of T.E.E music for both year 11 and 12.
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2023:
Awarded a place on the UWA Graduate Research School Dean’s List for her research, “Inner Reflections: The effects of the Over-sized Saxophone Pad Resonator on Timbre, Resonance and Playability.”
2014:
Released debut album ‘After The Moment’ which received a perfect score during her final semester at RNCM
Won the Royal Northern College of Music Concerto Competition with the Tallahatchie Concerto by Jacob TV.
Stan Barker Memorial prize for jazz improvisation at the Royal Northern College of Music.
2010:
Was invited to be a member of the International Golden Key Society, given to international students who were in the top 5% of their field of study.
In 2009 and 2011, Erin’s saxophone quartet Just Sax received the most outstanding performance for the North of Perth Music Eisteddfod winning $2000.
Won the Barbara MacLeod Scholarship awarded to the top performing student at WAAPA worth $10, 000.
In 2010 and 2011 Erin received the highest performance recital mark amongst the woodwind and brass department.
2009:
Received a scholarship of $1000 from the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) for being a promising member of WAYJO.
Received honouree recognition for her studies by the Dean of Education and Arts, Edith Cowan University for receiving an average above 75% for the year.
