Dayne Kishbaugh

Dayne Kishbaugh is a creative musician currently studying improvisation and saxophone at West Chester University, noted for his strong command of his horn and his study of a wide variety of improvisational idioms. As a fourth year member of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble at the Wells School of Music, he has had the opportunity to share the stage with musical forces such as: Dick Oatts, Bob Mintzer, Seamus Blake, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dave Kikoski, Steve Wilson, Dwayne Dolphin, Roger Humphries, and John Swana.

As a freelance performer and band member, Dayne has performed at the MontCo Jazz Festival and the True Blue Jazz Festival of Rehoboth Beach. His freelance work includes private events, clubs, and bars across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. His teaching experience includes students of all ages in a small private studio of saxophonists and through music lessons at Fleetwood Area School District’s Summer Music Program on a variety of instruments.

Dayne is graduating from West Chester University in 2027 and planning to enter graduate school to continue his saxophonistic studies. He has taken lessons from Jonathan Ragonese, John Swana, Mark Allen, Jakob Kelberman, George Garzone, and Peter Paulsen. Dayne also plays bassoon in a few select ensembles.