A few weeks of late-winter sun have spurred trees and plants throughout campus to begin bursting into bloom earlier than normal. Weather forecasters expect a return to cloudy, cooler weather this week, however, with temperatures staying in the high 40s and low 50s.
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Western Washington University’s Department of Music will host the Northstar Saxophone Quartet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 in the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater.
The free performance will feature Scott Granlund, soprano saxophone; WWU Music faculty Nicole Barnes, alto saxophone; Bryan Smith, tenor saxophone; and Jay Easton, baritone saxophone. The evening program will include works by Piazzolla, Lukas, Glass and others. They will also perform a Northwest premiere of "Quartet" by award-winning composer Wes Matthews.
The Northstar Saxophone Quartet embodies the beauty and versatility of the saxophone. The warmth and finesse of a string quartet is combined with the diverse sounds and styles of wind instruments, resulting in a rich, sonic experience. The quartet’s repertoire spans over six centuries; rare and historical saxophones are often included in their programs to demonstrate the full range of the saxophone family.
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