2024 Fischoff Competition Winds Gold Medal Winner LOTUS Quartet returns to the Midwest for their Gold Medal Tour.
Hailing from Arizona State University, LOTUS Quartet, comprising members GianCarlo Lay (soprano saxophone), Johnathan Lee (alto saxophone), Keegan Ewan (tenor saxophone), and Jerick Meagher (baritone saxophone), stands dedicated to exemplary performances and community engagement. Since their founding in 2022, this ensemble has garnered acclaim for their performances and active involvement in the cultural landscape of the Phoenix community.
The LOTUS Quartet’s musical repertoire spans a diverse range of repertoire, eliciting joy among audiences and chamber music competition juries alike. Prior to winning the Winds Gold Medal at Fischoff’s 51st Annual Chamber Music Competition, the quartet was awarded 1st Place in the 2023 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition and Grand Prize for Best Chamber Music Performance in the 2023 Arizona International Music Competition.
Distinguished by their seamless transitions across a spectrum of genres, including classical, jazz, and pop, the LOTUS Quartet is dedicated to forging a profound connection with their audience. Their mission extends beyond mere entertainment, as they strive to create a remarkable and personalized experience for all who partake in their musical journey. Through their artistry, the LOTUS Quartet seeks to elevate the concert experience, leaving an indelible impression on the hearts of their listeners.
Members of the LOTUS Quartet are all undergraduate music students studying with Christopher Creviston.
Friday, September 20 Educational outreach program, Mishawaka, IN & Granger, IN
Notre Dame College of Arts & Letters Advisory Council, Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN
Saturday, September 21 Fischoff Chamber Music Academy outreach program, Granger, IN
Monday, September 23 Various educational outreach programs, Mishawaka & South Bend, IN
Community Program & Discussion at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
Tuesday, September 24 Various educational outreach programs, St. Joseph, MI
Thursday, September 26 Various education outreach in partnership with Civic Music Association, Des Moines, IA
Friday, September 27 Masterclass with students at Drake University, Des Moines, IA Civic Music Association, Concert at Sheslow Auditorium, Des Moines, IA, 7:30 PM (CST)
2024 Fischoff Competition Winds Gold Medal Winner LOTUS Quartet returns to the Midwest for their Gold Medal Tour.
Hailing from Arizona State University, LOTUS Quartet, comprising members GianCarlo Lay (soprano saxophone), Johnathan Lee (alto saxophone), Keegan Ewan (tenor saxophone), and Jerick Meagher (baritone saxophone), stands dedicated to exemplary performances and community engagement. Since their founding in 2022, this ensemble has garnered acclaim for their performances and active involvement in the cultural landscape of the Phoenix community.
The LOTUS Quartet’s musical repertoire spans a diverse range of repertoire, eliciting joy among audiences and chamber music competition juries alike. Prior to winning the Winds Gold Medal at Fischoff’s 51st Annual Chamber Music Competition, the quartet was awarded 1st Place in the 2023 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition and Grand Prize for Best Chamber Music Performance in the 2023 Arizona International Music Competition.
Distinguished by their seamless transitions across a spectrum of genres, including classical, jazz, and pop, the LOTUS Quartet is dedicated to forging a profound connection with their audience. Their mission extends beyond mere entertainment, as they strive to create a remarkable and personalized experience for all who partake in their musical journey. Through their artistry, the LOTUS Quartet seeks to elevate the concert experience, leaving an indelible impression on the hearts of their listeners.
Members of the LOTUS Quartet are all undergraduate music students studying with Christopher Creviston.
Website: lotusquartet.com
YouTube: @lotusquartet
Instagram: @lotus_quartet
Learn more about Fischoff’s Double Gold Tour.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 20
Educational outreach program, Mishawaka, IN & Granger, IN
Notre Dame College of Arts & Letters Advisory Council, Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN
Saturday, September 21
Fischoff Chamber Music Academy outreach program, Granger, IN
Sunday, September 22, 7:00 PM (EST)
Andrews University, Howard Performing Arts Series, Berrien Springs, MI
Monday, September 23
Various educational outreach programs, Mishawaka & South Bend, IN
Community Program & Discussion at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
Tuesday, September 24
Various educational outreach programs, St. Joseph, MI
Wednesday, September 25, 12:15 PM (CST)
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series, Chicago, IL
Broadcast live on WFMT 98.7FM and streamed live at www.wfmt.com
Thursday, September 26
Various education outreach in partnership with Civic Music Association, Des Moines, IA
Friday, September 27
Masterclass with students at Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Civic Music Association, Concert at Sheslow Auditorium, Des Moines, IA, 7:30 PM (CST)
Sunday, September 29, 4:00 PM
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Artists Series,
LaBar Family Recital Hall, O’Neill Music Center University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Tuesday, September 29 – Wednesday, October 1
Recording at Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, IN
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