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Rasa Saxophone Quartet wins MTNA National Chamber Music Competition

The Rasa Saxophone Quartet, an MSU student ensemble, won First Prize at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Chamber Music Competition in Salt Lake City. This is one of the most prominent chamber music competitions in the United States. The group moved forward in several rounds in various locations around the country during the year, eventually competing in Salt Lake City during the national meeting of MTNA. Competitors included numerous wind and string chamber groups. As a result of its win, the group was featured at the MTNA's national conference.

Members of the Rasa Saxophone Quartet: Paul Nolen, doctoral student in saxophone performance Bryan Jao, master's student in saxophone performance Paul Forsyth, doctoral student in saxophone performance Wilton Elder, doctoral student in saxophone performance

Prior to winning this competition, the Quartet was featured at the Region 5 North American Saxophone Alliance Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. In July 2003, the group performed upon invitation at the World Saxophone Congress XIII at the University of Minnesota. For information on future Rasa Saxophone Quartet concerts, visit www.rasaquartet.com.