quux saxophone quartet

Formed in 2004, quux is a chamber ensemble committed to the quality performance of outstanding music for saxophone quartet. They are avid saxophonists of varied ages who endeavor to bring fresh perspectives to the classical saxophone repertoire. quux recently presented their New York City debut at St. Peter's Church during a summer 2009 tour of the East Coast. Past engagements include performances at the Artomatic Festival (Washington, D.C.), St. Luke's Church (Annapolis, MD), International Navy Band Symposium (Fairfax, VA) and a residency at Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, LA).

In addition to quartet playing, the members of quux also perform together as the new music ensemble quux collective and as duo partners.


Sheri Oyan [soprano saxophone]
Dale Underwood [alto saxopone]
Ed Fraedrich [tenor saxophone]
Michael Straus [baritone saxophone]

SUMMER 2009 TOUR

June 6th, 2009 at 8:00 P.M.
Artomatic Festival
55 M Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C.

June 7th, 2009 at 3:00 P.M.
St. Luke's Church
1101 Bay Ridge Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland

June 9th, 2009 at 8:00 P.M.
St. Peter's Church
619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street
New York City

Premiering (Another) Three Movements for Saxophone Quartet by David Heuser alongside works by Ruby Fulton, David Maslanka, Steve Reich and Caryl Florio. Tour supported in part by a Peabody Career Development Grant and funding from the Artist Foundation of San Antonio.

AUDIO

Mountain Roads (1997) by David Maslanka
Movement I - Chorale

Movement II - Chorale: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen

Movement III - Aria (In the style of a chorale prelude)

Movement IV - Chorale

Movement V - Aria

Movement VI - Finale: Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben


(Another) Three Movements for Saxophone Quartet (2009) by David Heuser
Movement I - How it begins

Movement II - A Sweet Song

Movement III - Bits and Pieces from the Recycling Bin


Allegro de Concert (1879) by Caryl Florio
Andante

Allegro


CONTACT

contact [at] quuxquartet [dot] com