Ithaca College

The Wind Ensemble will welcome the Empire Saxophone Quartet as guest soloists on Friday, May 2, at 8:15 p.m. in Ford Hall. Stephen Peterson will conduct a program including David Maslanka's fourth symphony. Frank Tichelli's "Pacific Fanfare" and Perry Goldstein's "Abundant Air" complete the program.

The Empire Saxophone Quartet's repertoire includes classical works from the Renaissance through contemporary periods, as well as pop, jazz, and ragtime selections. The versatility of the saxophone allows them to emulate the subtleties of a fine string quartet, the power of a brass quintet, and the grandeur of a pipe organ. Audiences are astonished by the diversity and artistry displayed by the ESQ.

The ensemble is comprised of Steven Mauk, Daniel Miller, April Lucas, and Anthony Alduino, performing respectively on the soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. Mauk is professor of saxophone at Ithaca College, while Miller serves as a performer and music educator in Spencer. Both Lucas and Alduino are music educators and performers from the Binghamton area.