FIU Saxophone Chamber Recital: The Organ

Experience an extraordinary evening of musical collaboration as the Wertheim School of Music presents the FIU Saxophone Chamber Recital. Under the direction of Noah J. Brisson, this program features the FIU Saxophone Quartet, the FIU Saxophone Ensemble, and guest organist Seth Carlson performing on the magnificent Sydell Ida Wertheim Organ.

This concert showcases a captivating blend of classic and contemporary works, featuring masterful transcriptions and original compositions. As a special highlight, the musicians will present a saxophone and organ arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 ("Organ Symphony"), reimagining this monumental masterpiece with a bold and dynamic sound.

The SYDELL IDA WERTHEIM ORGAN, built by the prestigious Schantz Organ Company, is the largest in Miami-Dade County and one of the most technologically advanced in the country. This 26-ton instrument features a solid-oak console with four manual keyboards and a pedal clavier that controls its 4,255 pipes, providing a wonderful tool for aspiring organists and unparalleled performance opportunities for seasoned virtuosi.
The FIU SAXOPHONE QUARTET (FIUSQ) programs standard and modern works, as well as transcriptions of string quartets and various other repertoire. FIUSQ was re-established in 2022 under the supervision of Professor Noah J. Brisson. The Quartet takes pride in pushing its musical limits. The quartet works tirelessly on mastering their repertoire and regularly showcase’s their group through outreach to high-schools in South Florida.
The FIU SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE was founded by Professor Noah J. Brisson in 2024 and is the first saxophone ensemble at FIU. This group is a collection of various saxophonists that have come together to make this ensemble possible. This performance will serve as the ensembles inaugural performance and will feature transcriptions and original compositions for saxophone ensemble.

Host or Publisher FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music