Support Hierax’s trip to MTNA and Plowman National Finals!

We are thrilled to announce that the Hierax Quartet has advanced to the National Finals of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Chamber Music Competition as well as the National Finals of the Plowman Chamber Music Competition! These exciting achievement follows a successful regional round and highlights the quartet’s exceptional talent and dedication. These competitions are held in mid March in Minneapolis, MN, and Colubmbia, MO, and the group is seeking support to cover the costs of flights, housing, meals, and transportation between the two competition locations.

Formed in the Fall of 2024, the Hierax Quartet is a saxophone ensemble composed of graduate students from The Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut. The quartet features Scott Brown, Ben Levesque, Ashtyn Wolph, and Evan Blitzer, each of whom has been distinguished as an exceptional soloist and chamber musician in several competitions. The group has been working under the expert guidance of their professor, Carrie Koffman, whose mentorship has played a key role in their growth and success.

Since its inception, the Hierax Quartet has actively engaged in outreach performances throughout the New England region and have recently presented at the International Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, Virginia

We are incredibly proud of the quartet's accomplishments and excited to see them compete in the National Finals. Be sure to follow their journey on Instagram (@HieraxQuartet) for updates, exclusive content, and information on upcoming performances!