Keana Miller, recipient of 2023 Ralph Markham Achievement Award
Vandoren UK are proud to support the Markham Annual Awards. Founded in 2013 by Vandoren UK performing artist and leading saxophone tutor Sarah Markham, the annual awards recognise the achievements of Sarah’s graduating students.
Congratulations to Keana Miller, the recipient of the 2023 Ralph Markham Achievement Award - awarded to a student in recognition of their personal achievements and development.
The 2023 recipient of the Ralph Markham Achievement Award is Keana Miller. Keana began her studies with me on the Foundation Year course at Leeds Conservatoire in 2019. A keen and committed saxophone player, Keana worked hard throughout her four years at Leeds Conservatoire to develop her playing, with a focus on core repertoire, lyricism in music, and research into under represented composers. As well as her solo work, Keana also specialised in chamber music, working with other saxophonists in quartets, quintets, and trios, and also in a duo with pianist Tara Wilson.
Having graduated from Leeds Conservatoire in 2023, Keana plans to continue to develop her playing whilst building her career in music, combining teaching, arts administration, and of course her saxophone playing. Keana has received Vandoren saxophone reeds as part of her Ralph Markham award.
You can find more information about Sarah Markham and The Markham Awards here: https://sarahmarkham.co.uk/award/
