Chicago-based ~Nois Saxophone Quartet brings its genre-bending energy to Baton Rouge for an evening of fearless new music. Described as “prolifically good” and “fiendishly goofy” by critics and fans alike, this ensemble is swiftly becoming the American saxophone quartet du jour. ~Nois is known for high-octane performances that have led them to premiere more than 120 pieces worldwide; they champion living composers and craft concerts that feel immersive, unpredictable, and wildly engaging. You won't want to miss one of today's most exciting chamber groups as they redraw the boundaries of what a saxophone quartet can be.

~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Guest Artist

LSU School of Music

Join UW Music in welcoming Nois Saxophone Quartet for a guest artist recital featuring music by Darian Donovan Thomas, Gemma Peacocke, Shelley Washington, Travis Laplante, and Pauline Oliveros.

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Nois Saxophone Quartet

University of Wyoming

Composition and Saxophone Faculty with the ~Nois Saxophone Quartet

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University of Colorado Boulder

Take your preconceived notions of ‘noise’ and toss them out the window. Equal parts “fiendishly good and fiendishly goofy” (Chicago Tribune), ~Nois is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet dedicated to connecting with diverse audiences through the creation of new work. Since its founding in 2016, “~Nois continues to legitimize the saxophone quartet as a premiere ensemble formation for classical music” (Brutal New Music) through commissioning today's most inspiring compositional voices. Hailed as “technically superb and musically brilliant” (Cleveland Classical) ~Nois has been awarded top prizes at prestigious chamber music competitions including the M-Prize International Arts Competition, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

Guest Recital: ~Nois Saxophone Quartet

Western Illinois University

Guest Artist Recital: ~Nois Saxophone Quartet

Ithaca College

Take your preconceived notions of ‘noise’ and toss them out the window. Equal parts “fiendishly good and fiendishly goofy” (Chicago Tribune), ~Nois is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet dedicated to connecting with diverse audiences through the creation of new work. Since its founding in 2016, “~Nois continues to legitimize the saxophone quartet as a premiere ensemble formation for classical music” (Brutal New Music) through commissioning repertoire that is thought-provoking, engaging, and honestly just really good, by some of today's most inspiring compositional voices. 

Nois Saxophone Quartet

Jan 29, 2026

~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Guest Artist

Nov 8, 2024

Nois Saxophone Quartet

Nois Saxophone Quartet