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Interested in bringing EQ your studio, school, or community?
We are proud to offer a variety of performance programs and course options. Our unique experiences both as individuals and as a quartet provide valuable insights into the life of a classical musician today. Our recital programs prioritize living composers and highlight the genre of flute quartet as an inspiring medium for artistic expression.

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Recital Programs

We are always working to develop new performance programs that highlight unique voices in the arts and feature our favorite composers and collaborators. Take a look at some of our curated programs, including special interdisciplinary shows available for tour.

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UTILITY

UTILITY is a continuous performance by Emissary Quartet (four flutes) and Synchronous (dancers). Our April 2024 performances took place throughout three rooms in the Blue Gallery in New York City.

Utility Spaces by Owen Eddy

Thorn by David Lang

Alone, Dancing by Asha Srinivasan

Rustling by Owen Eddy

El Amolador by Adina Izarra

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INSPIRED BY NATURE

A program exploring the sounds of nature, showcased through the unique capabilities of the flute quartet.

Creatures of the Enchanted Forrest by Anze Rozman

Twitter Birds Blog by Takashi Yoshimatsu

The Music of Water by Dianna Link

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EMISSARY ARTISTS

Enjoy the opportunity to watch artists go through their process in real time, creating art in response to music performed by Emissary Quartet.

First performed in November 2023 at BOX13 ArtSpace in Houston, featuring local artists and a thematic program of nature.

This program features a casual atmosphere to enjoy listening and watching while mingling and taking in the artists' creative process.

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SIGNATURES

Pieces commissioned and/or premiered by EQ

Jo-Ha-Kyu by Kai-Young Chan
Recurrence by Sung-Hyun Yun
One wish, your honey lips by Annika Socolofsky
Sleep Talker by Tanner Porter
Wedge by Peter Kramer
Utility Spaces by Owen Eddy

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EMISSARY WOMEN

A dynamic and varied program of program of music written by women!

Solitudes by Jennifer Higdon
Umoja by Valerie Coleman
Music of Water by Diana Link
Sleep Talker by Tanner Porter
Steeley Pause by Jennifer Higdon
Passacaglia by Jesse Montgomery

CUSTOM PROGRAMS

We have an extensive repertoire list spanning genres, time periods, nationalities, and styles!

Have a theme in mind? Feel free to reach out and let's talk about it!

Programs

Education

All four members of EQ are experienced educators and have unique perspectives in the world of classical music. We bring our experience together to cultivate compelling and useful classes for young musicians.

What They're Saying:

Dr. Rachel Woolf, Assistant Professor of Flute at UTSA

"Thank you to the Emissary Quartet for an amazing quartet performance and workshop with the UTSA Flute Studio. Their career development workshop was insightful and empowering for our students. They shared their personal journeys, which included many different pathways one can take within the world of music and the flute. I know this class left my students feeling inspired and full of new ideas and energy to propel them through the school year and beyond. Thank you, Emissary Quartet!"

Course Offerings

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BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR

In this class, EQ discusses the entrepreneurial nature of having a career in music,
which requires the skills of an administrator, teacher, and creator. This class will
offer insight and inspiration into just how vast a musical career can be and the
skills needed to get you there.

Presented at Baylor University

NAVIGATING LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

How four flutists navigated life after college and created fulfilling careers in
music. We’ll share each of our unique journeys, including how we’ve established
ourselves in our cities, made money, and found performance opportunities.
Experiences includes entrepreneurship, private teaching, university teaching,
military bands, music administration, and more.

Presented at West Virginia University: Flute Studio,

Baylor University, and UT San Antonio

EXTENDED TECHNIQUES

Introduction to extended techniques for flutists and composers. Explore just how many diverse sounds the flute can make!

Presented at Princeton University: Composition Department
Presented at the University of Washington: Composition Department

REACHING OUT: MAKING INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS

Learn how to establish the connections needed to plan and execute the interdisciplinary collaborations you’ve always dreamed of! Using real-life examples from EQ's self-produced collaborations with dance and visual artists, we'll cover tips for brainstorming, planning, communicating, marketing, and financing your vision.

Presented at The National Flute Association Convention

HOW TO START AND OPERATE YOUR OWN CHAMBER GROUP

Topics Covered: Branding, creating a professional ensemble, writing a mission statement, planning activities, pitching ideas.

Presented at Carnegie Mellon University: Flute Studio
Presented at the University of Washington: Chamber Music Lab

FROM 0 TO 60 IN ONE DAY: EFFECTIVE REHEARSING

In this hands-on workshop, EQ will share time-saving strategies and exercises which can improve an ensemble’s unity, precision, and expression in efficient and lasting ways. Applicable to chamber ensembles or flute sections of any level. Please bring your flutes!

Presented at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention

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