Faculty

Sal Lozano stands out as a leading saxophonist and educator. As a professor of saxophone at the USC Thornton School of Music, Lozano combines a distinguished performance career with a deep commitment to teaching.

Lozano’s extensive performance experience includes collaborations with prestigious ensembles such as the Los Angeles Opera, Pacific Symphony and Santa Barbara Symphony. Notably, he has performed Benjamin Britten’s Billy Budd, Puccini’s Turandot and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet with the Los Angeles Opera. With the Pacific Symphony, he has performed Preludes, Fugue, Riffs and Ravel’s Boléro. Additionally, Lozano has performed Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition with the Santa Barbara Symphony and Age of Gold with the Pacific Symphony. His long-standing association with Center Theater Group’s Ahmanson Theater since 1996, and his role as a member of the Academy Awards Orchestra for the past nine years, further underscore his significant presence in the live music scene. His work also spans film and television soundtracks, enhancing his impressive repertoire.

As an endorsed artist of Vandoren reeds and Selmer saxophones, Lozano has also been a featured soloist with the UTSA Wind Ensemble. His influence on the saxophone community is both profound and enduring, reflecting a steadfast dedication to excellence in both performance and education.

In addition to his impressive performance career, Lozano has made significant contributions as an educator. For 19 years he held the position of professor of saxophone at Cal State Long Beach, where his dynamic and expert teaching has profoundly impacted many students. His educational influence extends through national master classes and lectures at prestigious events, including the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference and the Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium. Additionally, Lozano is a teaching artist with Disney’s Imagination Campus, where he leads students through a 90-minute recording session, offering them comprehensive experience in the various aspects of film music.