Tristan McMichael
@mcmichael-music.bsky.social
B.M. Music Education ‘25 UOP 🐯
M.M. Saxophone Performance ‘27 UNR 🐺
Founder: Plumas Performing Arts
Saxophonist | Woodwind Doubler | Educator | Arts Advocate | Composer | Arts Administration | 🏳️🌈
https://linktr.ee/mcmichael_music
M.M. Saxophone Performance ‘27 UNR 🐺
Founder: Plumas Performing Arts
Saxophonist | Woodwind Doubler | Educator | Arts Advocate | Composer | Arts Administration | 🏳️🌈
https://linktr.ee/mcmichael_music
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Looking for lessons virtually or in the Reno/Sparks area? Reach out!
Heads up: TikTok is now collecting info based on immigration status and LGBTQIA2S+ identities
I just deleted my account. You can bypass agreeing to the new terms by opening the app in airplane mode and then navigating to settings. Once in settings turn off airplane mode and delete account.
I just deleted my account. You can bypass agreeing to the new terms by opening the app in airplane mode and then navigating to settings. Once in settings turn off airplane mode and delete account.
January 24, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Heads up: TikTok is now collecting info based on immigration status and LGBTQIA2S+ identities
I just deleted my account. You can bypass agreeing to the new terms by opening the app in airplane mode and then navigating to settings. Once in settings turn off airplane mode and delete account.
I just deleted my account. You can bypass agreeing to the new terms by opening the app in airplane mode and then navigating to settings. Once in settings turn off airplane mode and delete account.
It’s shaping up to be a busy spring season! I am so excited to dig in!
January 24, 2026 at 7:08 PM
It’s shaping up to be a busy spring season! I am so excited to dig in!
Still taking commissions!
I am selling crocheted items and taking orders to support my conference travels this spring!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
December 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Still taking commissions!
Reposting my duet with Jared Waters from Insta 🤩
Enjoy SLAYYYY Ride! 🏳️🌈
Happy Holi-gays!
Enjoy SLAYYYY Ride! 🏳️🌈
Happy Holi-gays!
December 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Reposting my duet with Jared Waters from Insta 🤩
Enjoy SLAYYYY Ride! 🏳️🌈
Happy Holi-gays!
Enjoy SLAYYYY Ride! 🏳️🌈
Happy Holi-gays!
“Rough 44” by Dolf de Kinkelder performed by the Bluebird Sax Quartet at the UNR Sax Studio recital.
This piece blends polystylism, theatricality, and extended techniques to create a unique experience for the performers and audience. Enjoy!
This piece blends polystylism, theatricality, and extended techniques to create a unique experience for the performers and audience. Enjoy!
December 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
“Rough 44” by Dolf de Kinkelder performed by the Bluebird Sax Quartet at the UNR Sax Studio recital.
This piece blends polystylism, theatricality, and extended techniques to create a unique experience for the performers and audience. Enjoy!
This piece blends polystylism, theatricality, and extended techniques to create a unique experience for the performers and audience. Enjoy!
Did I make kids do some movement with sleigh bells to the crab rave? Mayhaps 😏
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Did I make kids do some movement with sleigh bells to the crab rave? Mayhaps 😏
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Still taking crochet commissions as I prepare for my conferences this spring! Dm me and we’ll come up with something special! 🤩
December 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Still taking crochet commissions as I prepare for my conferences this spring! Dm me and we’ll come up with something special! 🤩
Did I start blasting the Shostakovich jazz suite to drown out some feral middle schoolers while subbing? Maybe 🤭
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Did I start blasting the Shostakovich jazz suite to drown out some feral middle schoolers while subbing? Maybe 🤭
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I am selling crocheted items and taking orders to support my conference travels this spring!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I am selling crocheted items and taking orders to support my conference travels this spring!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
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Love this read on anticolonial musicians; the idea that music should be 'apolitical' in the first place is ridiculous, and these musicians are putting resistance front and center in their work.
How to Be an Anti-Colonial Musician
For these five artists, creation is an act of resistance, and anti-colonialism is the methodology.
conversationalist.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Love this read on anticolonial musicians; the idea that music should be 'apolitical' in the first place is ridiculous, and these musicians are putting resistance front and center in their work.
My one-track mind silly goose grandma 🤣
December 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
My one-track mind silly goose grandma 🤣
Still taking crochet commissions as I prepare for my conferences this spring! Dm me and we’ll come up with something special! 🤩
December 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Still taking crochet commissions as I prepare for my conferences this spring! Dm me and we’ll come up with something special! 🤩
I am selling crocheted items and taking orders to support my conference travels this spring!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I am selling crocheted items and taking orders to support my conference travels this spring!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
I have a busy spring of conference travels, with the biggest being the 2026 Biennial North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Ohio where I will present for saxophonists across North America!
Reposted by Tristan McMichael
It’s officially holiday season now that the saxophones are on the tree 😇
December 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
It’s officially holiday season now that the saxophones are on the tree 😇
Reposted by Tristan McMichael
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I already lost whamageddon 😭
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I already lost whamageddon 😭
Work in Progress: Ryo Noda’s Improvisation 2 😇
I am enjoying exploring different sound concepts in my playing. I got to perform for UNR’s concert class last week and had a great time!
I’m going to be working on leaning more into the improvisatory nature and the elements of shakuhachi flute next 💪
I am enjoying exploring different sound concepts in my playing. I got to perform for UNR’s concert class last week and had a great time!
I’m going to be working on leaning more into the improvisatory nature and the elements of shakuhachi flute next 💪
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Work in Progress: Ryo Noda’s Improvisation 2 😇
I am enjoying exploring different sound concepts in my playing. I got to perform for UNR’s concert class last week and had a great time!
I’m going to be working on leaning more into the improvisatory nature and the elements of shakuhachi flute next 💪
I am enjoying exploring different sound concepts in my playing. I got to perform for UNR’s concert class last week and had a great time!
I’m going to be working on leaning more into the improvisatory nature and the elements of shakuhachi flute next 💪
It’s officially holiday season now that the saxophones are on the tree 😇
December 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
It’s officially holiday season now that the saxophones are on the tree 😇
Upping my vitamin C before I sub at local elementary schools this month 😮💨💪
December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Upping my vitamin C before I sub at local elementary schools this month 😮💨💪
Shoutout to the judge mental old man playing French horn in front of me who turned around and made eye contact every time I struggled playing the lowest notes of the bassoon at pianissimo.
Sorry grandpa, I’m a saxophonist who hasn’t played bassoon in years and is fighting for his life 🙃🤣
Sorry grandpa, I’m a saxophonist who hasn’t played bassoon in years and is fighting for his life 🙃🤣
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Shoutout to the judge mental old man playing French horn in front of me who turned around and made eye contact every time I struggled playing the lowest notes of the bassoon at pianissimo.
Sorry grandpa, I’m a saxophonist who hasn’t played bassoon in years and is fighting for his life 🙃🤣
Sorry grandpa, I’m a saxophonist who hasn’t played bassoon in years and is fighting for his life 🙃🤣
Lovely night of bassooning 🎄
December 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Lovely night of bassooning 🎄
I don’t understand the rural vs city discourse.
Everyone has different places for being where they lived and each community (whether rural or city) has a totally different vibe.
I’m more of a city person because I feel safer as a queer person, but not all people have that same experience.
Everyone has different places for being where they lived and each community (whether rural or city) has a totally different vibe.
I’m more of a city person because I feel safer as a queer person, but not all people have that same experience.
December 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I don’t understand the rural vs city discourse.
Everyone has different places for being where they lived and each community (whether rural or city) has a totally different vibe.
I’m more of a city person because I feel safer as a queer person, but not all people have that same experience.
Everyone has different places for being where they lived and each community (whether rural or city) has a totally different vibe.
I’m more of a city person because I feel safer as a queer person, but not all people have that same experience.
I hate having misophonia 🥲
I legitimately tossed my phone across the room while watching a YouTube video because they started eating and the sounds were atrocious
I legitimately tossed my phone across the room while watching a YouTube video because they started eating and the sounds were atrocious
December 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I hate having misophonia 🥲
I legitimately tossed my phone across the room while watching a YouTube video because they started eating and the sounds were atrocious
I legitimately tossed my phone across the room while watching a YouTube video because they started eating and the sounds were atrocious
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Reject Spotify wrapped
Embrace bandcamp Fridays
Embrace bandcamp Fridays
December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Reject Spotify wrapped
Embrace bandcamp Fridays
Embrace bandcamp Fridays
I may not have a Spotify wrapped this year, but I sleep well knowing I’m not supporting that platform anymore.
December 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I may not have a Spotify wrapped this year, but I sleep well knowing I’m not supporting that platform anymore.