Out of This World

Saxophonist Timothy McAllister is hailed as “one of the foremost saxophonists of his generation” by The New York Times. He has premiered over 300 works, and has been presented by major
symphonies, concert series, and music festivals worldwide.

Recent highlights include McAllister’s debut with the New York Philharmonic conducted by Leonard Slatkin, performing John Corigliano’s Triathlon. McAllister premiered Triathlon with the San Francisco Symphony and can be heard on the world premiere recording to be released by Naxos.

In 2025 he performed and recorded new saxophone concerti written for him by Adolphus Hailstork and Steven Mackey. In March 2026 he celebrated the world premiere of a new saxophone concerto by James Lee III, Abiding Legacy, with the Nashville Symphony, and in 2027, he will present new concerti by Viet Cuong with the Albany Symphony and Paul Moravec alongside the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Additional world premieres include Jennifer Higdon’s Soprano Sax Concerto, Tyshawn Sorey’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith), and John Adams’ Saxophone Concerto, which he performed at the BBC Proms among appearances in over 20 countries.

The most recent addition to his multifaceted discography of over 60 albums which has been
recognized as “the top classical saxophone recordings in the industry” (Detroit Free Press) is Project Encore Vol. 2, a collaboration with pianist Liz Ames which commissions miniature works for saxophone and piano. Released last season, the recording showcases today’s top composers, from Wynton Marsalis to Jennifer Higdon. With Liz Ames and acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis, he has launched a new ensemble, the Marsalis-McAllister-Ames Trio.

In great demand as an orchestral saxophonist, he performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Gustavo Dudamel’s inaugural gala concert performing the world premiere of John Adams’ major work, City Noir, and reprised the work with Dudamel in a Grammy-nominated recording with the Berlin Philharmonic.

As a soprano saxophonist of the renowned PRISM Quartet, McAllister has performed at Carnegie
Hall, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and throughout Latin America and China.
The Quartet has also been presented as soloists to great acclaim with the Detroit Symphony and
Cleveland Orchestra and has commissioned over 300 works by eminent composers. The Fifth
Century, PRISM’s recording with The Crossing, was awarded a Grammy® for Best Choral
Performance.

McAllister is Professor of Saxophone at The University of Michigan and distinguished faculty at
Interlochen Center for the Arts.

For more information visit www.timothymcallister.com

All Koger Center tickets incur a $2 “Restoration Fee” per ticket. All tickets sold online or over the phone incur a sliding scale convenience fee (phone fee is lower).  You can avoid internet and phone fees by visiting the Box Office in person.

Koger Box Office:
806 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
(Free parking spots directly in front of Box Office window on Park St.)
Phone: 803-251-2222
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 PM

$5 Student Rush tickets are available 30 minutes prior to each Capital Concert at the ticket kiosk in the lobby. Please provide valid student ID. 

Please note, all single tickets for Koger events must be bought through Koger Center. Do not buy tickets from any other vendors because they will not be honored.

The Koger Center for the Arts is located in downtown Columbia at the corner of Assembly and Greene Streets, 1051 Greene Street. Parking is available at the Discovery Garage behind the building (usually around $10), accessible off Park Street. Additional garages and street parking are located at least one block away, which is a further walk to the theater but may help you avoid the pre-concert rush.

There are excellent restaurants and hotels in the downtown and surrounding areas for every budget.

Restaurants

• 1801 Grille
• Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood
  
• Bourbon Columbia
  
• COA Agaveria y Cochina
• Hall’s Chophouse
• Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
  
• Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
  
• M Vista
  
• Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
  
• Motor Supply Co. Bistro
  
• Pearlz Oyster Bar
  
• Ristorante Divino
  
• Terra
  

Columbia Hotels

• Hotel Trundle
• Courtyard by Marriott
  
• Hampton Inn
• Hilton Columbia Center
  
• Inn at USC
  
• Marriott Columbia
• Sheraton Columbia Downtown

Here are a few pointers on what to expect. 

There are other ways to purchase single concert tickets through the Koger Center Box Office.

By Phone

• Charge by phone at 803.251.2222.
• Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
• American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa accepted.
• Additional charges applicable.
• Single tickets are not available through the SC Philharmonic office.

In-Person at the Koger Center

• Located at 806 Park St., Columbia SC 29201
• Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
• Accept cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
• No additional fees for in-person purchases.

Concert Night

• Purchase any remaining tickets at the Koger Center ticket kiosk on concert night starting one hour before each concert.

Rush Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the concert to K–12 and college students for just $7 total, including a $5 ticket price and $2 Koger Center processing fee.

Rush Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the concert begins and are subject to seating availability.