Dr. Clinton Stapleton
Dr. Clinton Stapleton is a very energetic and passionate saxophone player and professional wedding musician. From his humble beginnings in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands he has risen to become one of the leading saxophone players in the US Virgin Islands. Clinton has played the saxophone professionally over 25 years.
Performing at the leading venues in the Virgin Islands
In addition to playing with the band he also performs solo with his saxophone. Encore Band performed as the opening act for the Temptations at the Marriott in St Thomas. He has also performed at leading venues like the Reichhold Theater, for all major hotels in St Thomas – The Ritz Carlton, Marriott, and Sugar Bay and in St John at the Westin. Clinton has also performed for many years in the Carnival in St Thomas, St Croix, St John, and Tortola.
Saxophone Serenade
In addition to the public performances, Clinton plays for private venues, Chamber of Commerce business after hours, Corporate functions, Weddings, Receptions, Funerals, and Birthday parties. Saxophone Serenade was created to provide a more personalized service to individuals and small groups to focus on everyone having a good time. Clinton enjoys the personal interaction with his audience and works closely with his clients to deliver a quality show.
Awards & Achievements
Clinton received his Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees from FAMU and U of I. Clinton is the founder and leader of Encore Band in which he plays both keyboard and saxophone.
Encore Band performed as the opening act for the Temptations at the Marriott in St Thomas.
He received his formal training in music at University of Virgin Islands, Florida A&M University (FAMU), and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U of I).
Encore Band performed as the opening act for the Temptations at the Marriott in St Thomas. He has also performed at leading venues like the Reichhold Theater.
Clinton has risen to become one of the leading saxophone players in the US Virgin Islands. Clinton has played the saxophone professionally over 25 years.
