Quadre

08/25/2023

South Bay Horn Day is less than a month away. We are getting so excited for the event. All the details are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-bay-horn-day-tickets-668923246437

It is a must-attend for all horn enthusiasts in the Northern California region.

Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023

Time: 8:00 AM - onwards

Location: Henry M. Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Here is what the event organizers have to say about it:

"Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of horns, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player. The South Bay Horn Day offers a unique opportunity to learn, perform, and connect with fellow horn players.

"Throughout the day, you'll have the chance to participate in various workshops, masterclasses, and ensemble performances. Renowned horn players and educators will be leading these sessions, sharing their expertise and insights.

"Don't forget to bring your horn along! You'll have plenty of opportunities to play and showcase your skills. Whether you prefer classical or jazz, the South Bay Horn Day welcomes all styles and levels of playing led by experts in the field.

"Featured artists include: Amy Jo Rhine, 3rd horn with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; Jazz horn player Adam Unsworth, professor of horn at the University of Michigan; Lydia Van Dreel, professor of horn at the University of Oregon; and the horn quartet, QUADRE - The Voice of Four Horns.

"Make sure to mark your calendar for this exciting event. Come and meet fellow horn enthusiasts, expand your musical horizons, and have a fantastic time at the South Bay Horn Day!"

08/21/2023

Congratulations to the winners of Quadre's 2023 Composition Contest. We can't wait to perform their works.

06/29/2023

It's Quadre's 25th anniversary. Woohoo! We have some fantastic events coming up in September. Looking forward to seeing all of you there.

We will play our 25th anniversary concert at Tateuchi Hall at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View on Saturday, Sept 16 as part of their Community Concert Series.

And on Sunday, Sept 17 will be the featured artist for South Bay Horn Day presented by the Northern California Horn Society. The all day event will take place at Gunn High School in Palo Alto.

For more info, check out our website at https://quadre.org/tour/

09/13/2022

https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/quadre-the-voice-of-four-horns-with-ucla-brass/

We got a great event coming up at UCLA on Sept 24. For those in the area, love to see you stop by.

The UCLA Brass area kicks off the new school year with an exceptional performance by the professional horn quartet, Quadre. Quadre will perform a recital of various works, including a horn quintet performance with UCLA Department of Music Lecturer for Horn Performance, Amy Sanchez. A newly formed UC...

07/22/2022

Quadre returns to Los Angeles - https://mailchi.mp/27dc9f08bd8d/quadre-starts-the-season-in-los-angeles The excitement is building for our upcoming set of concerts in the Los Angeles area. We are looking forward to sharing our music there when our season begins this Fall.

05/01/2022

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces at our season's concert finale, Nature Calling for Harmony, five weeks ago at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. All of us in Quadre, the board of directors, our incredible staff and countless volunteers are so grateful for your support from near and far as we presented our most exciting, exhilarating and epic concert performance ever.

This new concert presentation, Nature Calling for Harmony, was a natural outgrowth of the work the ensemble has been doing for the last 24 years. It was a program that asked the audience to consider the natural world around us and how we interact with it - the good and the bad. Like many of our programs before, the audience went on a musical journey as we explored this issue together.

This program featured five world premieres that each explored the environment in different ways. Terra Sacrum (Sacred Earth) by Jeffrey Scott, River Runs by Adam Unsworth, Boiling Point by Alexander Roode, Evening Sun by JR Speake and Open. Space. Trust. by Daniel Wood.

In our efforts to create the most immersive experience possible, we partnered with the award-winning artist Harumo Sato and multimedia producer Kristopher Grant. They created stunning animations that visually delighted and enhanced the musical experience.

We were also very excited to work with a group of amazing guest performing artists including pianist Jaymes Kirksey, vocalists Christabel Nunoo, Melissa Angulo, Sidney Ragland and Sidney Chen; and percussionist James Kassis. Shakespearean actor, April Culver, ushered in each work with prose from around the world setting the stage for what we heard.

Again, thank you for bringing this program to life that was over a year in the making. We are so appreciative of your generosity of spirit.

04/05/2022

What a delight to work with so many amazing people last week for our Nature Calling for Harmony performances at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Photos provide a thousand words, so we'll let the collage do the talking. But we just want to personal thank everyone for putting all they had into a great concert: Amy Jo Rhine, Adam Unsworth, Horn, Lydia Van Dreel, Daniel Wood, Elizabeth Chung, Jaymes Kirksey, Christabel Nunoo, Melissa Angulo, Sidney Ragland, Sidney Chen, Harumo Sato, Idea Unsound, April Culver, Lauren Howry, Gretchen Bonemma, James Kassis, all the staff at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts and our fantastic board of directors and volunteers. Thank you!