Reese Burgan has built his career around a conviction that the saxophone's story is still being written. A Houston-based performer and educator, he has commissioned works from composers including Viet Cuong, Michael Markowski, Robin McLaughlin, and Parker Fritz spanning electronic music, chamber music, and solo repertoire. Recently, his duet arrangement of the 48 Famous Studies by W.F. Ferling was published through Murphy Music Press. He has also performed at major conferences across North America, including the North American Saxophone Alliance’s Biennial Conference, the International Saxophone Symposium, and the Edmonton International Academy of Music.

That creative drive is matched by an equally serious commitment to teaching. As Chair of Music and Dance at Lone Star College - Montgomery, he also serves as Director of Bands, Instrumental Area Coordinator, founder of Montgomery Saxophone Day, and the Vice President of the Texas Community College Band Directors Association.. His teaching has extended to masterclasses at Stephen F. Austin State University, Oklahoma City University, and Sam Houston State University, clinics throughout the Houston area, and appearances at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference and the Midwest Convention. Additionally he is a Site Coordinator for the Young Saxophonist's Institute, an annual summer program serving students across Houston and Dallas.

Reese holds a Master's Degree from Georgia State University and a Bachelor's Degree from Sam Houston State University. and Reese is a Selmer Paris Artist and Vandoren Paris Artist-Clinician, performing exclusively on Selmer Paris saxophones and Vandoren accessories.