Finding ensembles

[Vortex]

I'm trying to figure out where (in general) I can hear of different music groups that need sax players for gigs/performances. A lot of people I know of have this huge resumé of bands/orchestras they've played in for jazz and classical pieces (my 2 favorite musical genrés), yet most of the groups they mention I've never even heard of, but would have definately joined if I'd known about. Somehow these people are very informed on what kind of local performance opportunities there are. So where do these groups advertise for players?

[captorquewrench]

For starters.......look for a community band.

A lot of them are listed at:
http://www.boerger.org/c-m/commother.shtml

Try the community band route to get connected to other players who know the local scene. You'll have to start networking, and community bands are good place to begin doing so. Even if you don't stay with that band, or try more than one. Find out what those players are doing outside the band.