BIOGRAPHY

Gian D’Agostino is an emerging multi-instrumentalist based in Southern New England, performing saxophone, violin, and clarinet in primarily classical and pit orchestra settings.

 

In 2023, upon graduating from high school in Rhode Island, Gian was given the Howland Music Award, Gregor/Coes Mathematics Award, and the school’s most prestigious student award — the Mauran Bowl. During his time in high school, Gian was a part of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School, performing with the orchestra, wind ensemble, and chamber music on both saxophone and violin. He performed for RIMEA All-State on both instruments during this time as well. He then went on to join the NEC Prep School to focus on the saxophone, performing with the Senior Massachusetts Wind Ensemble as principal for his final two years of high school. To maintain his violin chops, he also performs with the South County Chamber Orchestra during summers

 

Gian also participated in several workshops and festivals during high school, such as the National Youth Wind Ensemble, Honors Performance Series Wind Ensemble, Liceu Saxophone Festival, and BU Tanglewood Institute Saxophone Workshop. In these various opportunities, he performed under the baton of Colonel Jason Fettig, Dr. Kevin Sedatole, and Kirt Mosier; worked with professors Ken Radnofsky and Jennifer Bill; and performed as principal saxophone at Carnegie Hall.

 

His musical achievements include the aforementioned Howland Music Award, Music on the Hill 2nd Place Scholarship, Fourth Place Prize Winner of the London International Music Competition, and Honorary Mention in the Medici International Music Competition.

 

He currently studies saxophone performance with Dr. Jennifer Bill at Boston University, where he performs in the BU Wind Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, and chamber groups all whilst freelancing outside of class. His freelancing work includes playing in pit ensembles for musicals/operas and substituting for orchestras and wind ensembles.

Outside of music, Gian is pursuing a dual degree at Boston University in mathematics with a concentration in statistics. He also competes in Olympic-style weightlifting with Providence Barbell Club in Rhode Island.