Vladyslav Dovhan

Biography

Vladyslav Dovhan is a Ukrainian saxophone player and conductor, performing

and conducting a broad range of repertoire with a high level of technique and

musical understanding. He is a professional saxophone instructor with teaching

experience of more than ten years.

Vladyslav holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with distinction from the

Lviv National Academy of Music named after Mykola Lysenko, one of Ukraine’s

premiere music conservatories, and Master’s degree from New England

Conservatory in Boston. Being a winner of several international competitions, he

has performed with multiple prestigious orchestras and bands in Ukraine, including

the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, the INSO-Lviv National

Philharmonic, and the Lviv Jazz Orchestra. He participated in the international

saxophone festival “Andorra Sax Fest” (2021) and the Ukrainian Contemporary

Music Festival in New York (2023) and collaborated with prominent saxophonists,

such as Vincent David, Mariano Garcia, Nacho Gascón, Lars Mlekusch, and

others.

He was the recipient of the Friedlander Family Presidential Scholarship Award

(2022, 2023) and the Boston Woodwind Society’s Saxophone Merit Award (2022).

Continuing his prolific performance schedule in Ukraine and on European tours

over the last several years, Vladyslav currently organizes and plays benefit

concerts for Ukraine all over the United States and performs with multiple

ensembles in the Boston area. These include Harvard Wind Ensemble, New

England Conservatory Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds, and Weston

Friendly Society.

Teaching Philosophy

Music reveals personality and the inner world and allows us to express ourselves without using words. To me, being a teacher means enjoying the challenges of preparing learners for the world of music by sharing my own experiences as a lifelong learner.

I have always had the desire to do something for my country Ukraine, especially during my time at New England Conservatory and the United States. In August 2023, I organized an exhibition on Ukrainian history, culture, and music in the NEC library and went on to organize two benefitconcerts showcasing Ukrainian and American composers. I also conducted the NEC’s WindEnsemble when we performed “The National Anthem of Ukraine” in Jordan Hall last year.

In addition, I was the President of a private music school for two years (2020-2022), which

enabled me to develop my leadership experience and organization skills. I’m dedicated to

helping, whether this is fundraising for my country or teaching young musicians how to improve their craft. 

I enjoy collaborative work during rehearsals as much as the one-on-one coaching where I can discuss with students their musical choices, wishes, and preferences. Each person’s role is valuable and the individual approach where each student has goals to meet is just as important as learning to work together. Being in a music school allows students and me to work as part of a team, develop active listening, and collaborate creatively to grow students’ confidence and resilience through caring instruction and personal coaching. My philosophy is based on the emphasis on building trust and relationships, keeping high standards, and reaching ambitious goals.

Education:

Lviv National Academy of Music: Lviv, Ukraine

Bachelors of Music

Masters of Music

New England Conservatory: Boston, Massachusetts

Masters of Music