The Michael Peterson Group

An audience can expect to hear a close-knit group of DFW's finest musicians performing repertoire ranging from early jazz, to classical, to modern music.

A client can expect quick and professional communication, from the first contact through the performance! We are on time, we are respectful of the space, and we make sure to provide the best quality performance we can. The musicians I hire hold a high standard of professionalism while working events, allowing the client to focus on making the event a success.

Peterson is a saxophonist originally from Rock Springs, Wyoming. Peterson received his undergraduate degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of Wyoming in 2016, and a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies: Performance from the University of North Texas in 2019. He currently lives in DFW where he teaches in multiple school districts, and leads his own ensembles.

Peterson began playing the saxophone at the age of 11; he was the first in his family to take up music. At the University of Wyoming, Peterson studied saxophone with Dr. Scott Turpen and Dr. Jennifer Turpen, and studied improvisation with Dr. Ben Markley. Along with serving as a section leader in both of UW's top ensembles, Peterson was selected as a finalist in the 2015 Dorothy Jacoby Concerto Competition. In 2016 he moved to Denton, TX to pursue a degree in Jazz Studies: Performance where he studied with Brad Leali. Peterson served as lead tenor in the 2 O'clock Lab Band under the direction of Rodney Booth, and can be heard on the album Two More Twice, released in 2018. Upon graduating, Peterson continues to reside in the North Texas area where he has a large private studio, teaches masterclasses in multiple school districts, leads his own projects, and works with party bands in the region.

Every event is different! We are flexible and can adapt to whatever the client may need!