Dominic Negrin

Dominic “Dom” Negrin is a passionate saxophonist and dedicated musician whose

journey began with trumpet in third grade before discovering his true voice through the

saxophone in middle school. A 2025 graduate of both the San Diego School of Creative

and Performing Arts and Mira Costa College—where he earned an Associate’s Degree

in History and a spot on the President’s Permanent Honor Roll—Dominic will continue

his studies this fall at The New School in New York City, pursuing a BFA in Jazz and

Contemporary Music.

Dominic is an alum of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and the San Diego Youth

Symphony, and performed with the SDYS Jazz Ensemble. He co-founded “Jazz Inc.”

during the pandemic, securing a busking license to perform live music safely. He

received a full scholarship to Berklee’s Aspire Program and was named a Blanchard

Institute Student Self-Leadership Superstar in 2024.

Winner of the Gerry Mulligan Jazz Challenge (2022), Dominic has performed in musical

theater productions and at events like the Jazz Education Network conference and

CABSE. With a deep love for jazz and collaboration, he brings both creativity and

leadership to every stage.

‍