Friday, February 21, 2020
at 7:30 PM
Proteus Saxophone Quartet
In collaboration with
Debut Atlantic
Born from a shared love for exploring chamber music together, the Proteus Saxophone Quartet was formed in 2011 in Paris while the members were studying in French Conservatories. Each musician is a soloist in their own right and is active as a performer and teacher in their respective communities. Living across Canada, Proteus unites throughout the year for intensive projects, which have taken them across Western Canada, the USA and France. Proteus is a selected artist with Prairie Debut for their 2017-
Along with performing for festivals and concert organizers, Proteus has hosted independently organized concerts in France, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Alberta. They strive to perform music from many styles, which feature the saxophone and its diverse personas. They include works from the classical saxophone canon, popular tunes, and modern interpretations of non-
The quartet has worked with the Victoria Composers' Collective, with composers through the Strata New Music Festival, as well as working closely with Canadian composers Robert Lemay, and Justin Boechler. The quartet has also worked with jazz saxophonist Mark DeJong, performing crossover works by Philippe Geiss, as well as with French composer/improviser Francois Rosse on his work Mod'Son7. The quartet has performed with the Jean-
The members of Proteus Quartet are from all across Canada, and currently live across the country. Tommy Davis currently lives in Montreal, where he is active in the improvised music scene, as well as working with many different ensembles and a growing teaching studio. Holly DeCaigny divides her time between Edmonton, Alberta, where she will be pursuing a DMA in saxophone performance, and Calgary, where she is an active freelance musician and teacher. Mark Michalak lives in Calgary, Alberta. He teaches a diverse studio of students from beginners to University level, as well as being an active music teacher in the school boards as a clinician and a substitute teacher. Michael Morimoto lives in Vancouver, BC, where he has a successful career as a music instrument repair technician, as well as a growing teaching studio, and freelance musician.
Learn more at http://www.proteusquartet.com/ and also at Debut Atlantic