Seeking to extend the bounds of saxophone pedagogy and performance, Trek Boyland is a passionate performer and music educator who emphasizes the art of storytelling though expression, artistry, and musicianship. As a multi-faceted instrumentalist, with training on saxophone, flute, and clarinet, Trek Boyland maintains an active artistic presence in North and Central Texas.

Operating on international stages, Trek has been described to have “a beautiful, lofty sound” with “dynamic phrasing” (MTNA Young Artist Competition). By joining consortiums and premiers with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Jeremy Howell, David Clay Mettens, and Viet Cuong, Trek seeks to uplift the innovation of contemporary music. As an active chamber musician, Trek recorded two albums with the 2021-2022 UNT Wind Symphony and holds the tenor chair in the saxophone quartet, Lotus, who seeks to disseminate compelling repertoire at the highest level and give back to the community by providing masterclasses, recitals, and private lessons within public school systems in DFW.

His love for music education grew during his days in high school marching band. The precision and excellence that was required of students led Trek to nourish his affinity for music. As an advocate for student opportunity and success, Trek serves as the saxophone instructor at Argyle ISD and Lake Dallas ISD. During his tenure at both school districts, his students have advanced in the all-state competition and and received one’s in the Texas state solo and ensemble contest.

Trek currently serves as the Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. During his time there, he dedicates his time towards his students and community. Trek hails from Abilene, Texas and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts in saxophone performance at the University of North Texas with Dr. Eric Nestler. Trek graduated with his Master of Music Degree in saxophone performance (2021) at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music studying with Dr. James Bunte. In the spring of 2019, Trek completed a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education at Stephen F. Austin State University as a student of Dr. Nathan Nabb.