The Association of German Saxophonists e.V. was founded in 1982 to promote the saxophone as a solo and chamber music instrument been founded; first to the World Saxophone Congress in Nuremberg to align, and still has courses, youth development, Composition orders, in collaboration with publishers, and one lively international exchange much for the development of the classic saxophones contributed in Germany.
Members receive help with their selection of universities for one saxophone studies in both classical and jazz, financial support for participation in workshops, a discount on completion your instrument insurance and much more benefit as a member of ARDESA reduced participation fee for the Gustav-Bumcke-Competition. The association works to unite the large number of saxophonists in Germany and to enable a lively exchange of information, as well as to report on events, innovations, new releases and training options.