Upcoming Events
Clemson University - Utsey Chamber Music Series
The first saxophone quartet to perform on the Utsey Series, the Cerus Quartet is emerging as one of the most compelling chamber ensembles of its generation. With repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st-century classical music. Named winner of the 2025 Concert Artists Guild Competition, additional accolades include the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the 2024 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition, and First Prize with the Michigan Prize at the 2023 Briggs Chamber Music Competition.
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Madisonville, KY - Glema Mahr Chamber Music Series
Join Cerus for our debut Kentucky performance!
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Billings, MT - Sukin Chamber Series
Join Cerus on Nov 5th at 7:00 PM with a vibrant program ranging from the vibrant energy of Iturralde’s Pequena Czarda to Mendelssohn’s impassioned requiem for his sister, this concert bridges the familiar and the unexpected, reimagining beloved classics and showcasing the saxophone’s extraordinary versatility. Discover how the quartet transforms these timeless works into a sonic tapestry, crafting a soundscape that is both intimate and expansive. Whether you’re drawn to the finely crafted melodies of Chaminade or the bold modernism of Emma O’Halloran, this program invites you to experience the saxophone in a whole new light.
There will also be a community engagement performance on November 6th, time TBD.
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Rye, NY - Friends of Music Concerts
Join Cerus in Rye, NY for a day of performance and workshops. More info to come!
Montrose, NY: Friends of Music Concerts
Join Cerus in Montrose, NY for a day of performances and workshops running from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Stamford, NY - Friends of Music Stamford
Join Cerus in Stamford, NY for a Sunday afternoon of saxophone.
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Abbey Bach Festival
Join us in Saint Benedict, Oregon on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8pm for a concert featuring the music of Chaminade, Bach, Piazolla, Grieg, Glazunov and more.
Various community engagement activities will occur throughout the week. For more info please visit: https://www.mountangelabbey.org/join-us/bach/
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cerus Quartet
Discover the dynamic possibilities of a saxophone quartet in this free outdoor concert. With a vast repertoire of contemporary compositions—including premieres and commissions by some of today’s leading voices—as well as imaginative transcriptions of classical masterworks, the Cerus Quartet is on a mission to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st-century classical music. Join us at Madison Square Park to experience the innovative ensemble that recently won the 2025 Concert Artists Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Prize, Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the 2024 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition, and many more.
https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2026/07/22/Carnegie-Hall-Citywide-Cerus-Quartet-0600PM
Music in the Mountains
Join us in Durango, CO with ‘Music for the Mountains’ on their mobile stage which is designed to deliver free world-class classical music concerts throughout the region. Join us on Thursday, July 9th, at 11:00 am at Cottonwood Park, 2:00 pm at Three Springs Plaza, and 7:00 pm at Vista Lakes Park in Pagosa Springs.
For more info, visit: https://musicinthemountains.com/mobile-stage-concerts/
Newport Classical Festival
Get ready to hear the saxophone like you’ve never heard before! Spend a beautiful morning on the outdoor grounds of Blithewold Mansion with the Cerus Saxophone Quartet. Named for the mythical wild bull tamed by Persephone, Cerus brings the same spirit to the stage, blending works from the traditional classical cannon and new contemporary works with energy, precision, and playful imagination. From Glazunov and Bach to living composers like Karalyn Schubring and Joan Perez-Villegas, the quartet’s program spans centuries and styles, showcasing the saxophone quartet as a dynamic voice in 21st-century chamber music.
Purchase Tickets Here: https://newportclassical.org/event/cerus-saxophone/
Cerus Quartet Nonprofit Launch Celebration
Join the Cerus Quartet in celebrating the official launch of their nonprofit status! This evening will include live performances from the quartet, catering from Zingerman’s Delicatessen, and time to talk with members of the quartet and their board of directors.
The event will take place at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, MI.
Please use this link to purchase tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cerus-quartet-nonprofit-celebration
Ann Arbor Artisan Market
Catch Cerus playing some fun tunes at the Ann Arbor Artisan Market at 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 this Sunday from 12:30-2:00pm!
IPR Sound Garden Project Residency
Catch Cerus during their residency in Glen Arbor this Summer. They will be popping up around Northern MI with various concerts TBA.
East Zodiac Music: Ann Arbor, MI
Join us at the Northside Community Church in Ann Arbor to hear the world premier of Year of the Horse by Wenbin Lyu!
Morris Museum: Morristown, NJ
Join us at the Morris Museum in Morristown, NJ for an exploration of the many different sides of the saxophone quartet including commissioned works and an original transcription of Felix Mendelssohn’s 6th string quartet.
Trail Club: Carmel, NY
Join us at the Trail Club in Carmel, NY for an exploration of the many different sides of the saxophone quartet including commissioned works and original transcriptions.
BOHEMIANS ARTIST RESIDENCY: THE CERUS QUARTET - SAXOPHONE IN MOTION
Join us at the The Kosciuszko Foundation in NYC for the Cerus Quartet’s official New York City debut recital.
More info and tickets can be found on the Bohemians website: https://www.bohemiansnyc.org/20252026-concert-season/cerus-quartet
Residency: Niceville, FL
Join us for a week of concerts and educational outreach engagements in Niceville, Florida!
Concert dates TBA.
U.S. Navy Band Saxophone Symposium
Join us at the International Saxophone Symposium at George Mason University in the choral room at 11:30 am.