Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
NEW WILMINGTON, PA – The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Nasturtium Saxophone Quartet took home top prize in the chamber music competition at the Pennsylvania chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) music competition held Nov. 4 at Temple University in Philadelphia.
The quartet, which competed against other students from across the state, is comprised of the following ¾¨Ó㴫ý students:
Abby Grabigel, alto saxophone, is a sophomore music education major from Mercer. She is the daughter of Gerald Grabigel and a graduate of Mercer Area Senior High School.
Liam Horgan, tenor saxophone, is a junior music education major from Pittsburgh. He is the son of Edward and Carol Horgan and a graduate of Keystone Oaks High School.
Angela Renninger, soprano saxophone, is a senior music education/music performance double major from Spartansburg, Pa. She is the daughter of Timothy and Kristina Renninger and a graduate of Youngsville Senior High School.
Timothy Savage, baritone saxophone, is a senior music education/music performance double major from Purcellville, Va. He is the son of Chantelle Savage and a graduate of Loudoun Valley High School.
Savage also earned second place in the MTNA Young Artist Woodwind Solo Competition.
All the students of the ¾¨Ó㴫ý saxophone studio are instructed by Dr. James Flowers, adjunct instructor of saxophone.
Following the MTNA PA top prize, the quartet has a chance of moving on to the regional competition. If they do well at the regional level, they will advance to the national level.
