Biography
Hudson O'Reilly stands as a rising saxophonist, currently pursuing his studies at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. Before joining the Northwestern community under the tutelage of Professor Taimur Sullivan, Hudson was a student of Dr. Jonathan Wintringham.
Delving into the world of professional development, Hudson currently serves as an intern at the International Saxophone Academy and International Saxophone Publishing, under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Wintringham and Xuan Li Wintringham. He engages in music engraving work, video editing, social media management, photography, and graphic design, paving the way for opportunities both within the saxophone field and the greater music community.
Additionally, Hudson has the privilege of working with phenomenal student composers at the Bienen School of Music, recognizing the need to push musical boundaries and create new avenues for artistic expression. He aims to blend his studies within the art history department at Northwestern University with his musical education through new compositions. He actively engages with emerging composers to commission original works for the saxophone, such as his recent premiere of ‘bonedog’ by Cecelia Olszewski.
Hudson's journey in music has been punctuated by performances in masterclasses presented by many of the forerunners of the saxophone field, such as Dr. Timothy McAllister, Prof. Nobuya Sugawa, Prof. Debra Richtmeyer, Dr. Susan Fancher, Dr. Asako Inoue, flutist Jasmine Choi, and several other esteemed artists. Pivoting to the chamber music sphere, Hudson holds the position of Soprano chair in the Apricity Saxophone Quartet. He has also expanded his interest in chamber music through performances with the PaREEDise Quintet and Equilibrium duo, two ensembles formed at the Bienen School of Music composed of current undergraduate students.
Hudson has made a concerted effort to engage with the saxophone community through participation in summer programs such as the American Saxophone Academy, International Saxophone Summer Academy, Eastman Summer Saxophone Institute, Eastman Saxophone Project Institute, and the International Saxophone Academy. As part of his internship with the academy, Hudson attended the North American Saxophone Association's 2023 National Conference at the University of Southern Mississippi. There he was responsible for working at ISA's vendor table, selling newly commissioned music scores, and sharing information about the academy.
As Hudson continues his studies at Northwestern's Bienen School of Music, he stands poised to make a lasting impact on the saxophone field. He continues to hone his craft while taking advantage of the opportunities afforded through the tapestry of musicians and educators at Northwestern University.
