Christopher Creviston, Saxophonist
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Capitol Quartet

CQ's performance of the Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra by Philip Glass with Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra was lauded in the Baltimore Sun for "... superb technical control ... seamless blend, and exceptional wealth of character in their phrasing..." 

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Capitol Quartet: Christopher Creviston (soprano), Joseph Lulloff (alto), David Stambler (tenor), and Henning Schroeder (baritone).

The Capitol Quartet 
is widely considered among the most exciting chamber ensembles performing today. Comprised of saxophonists who are teaching faculty at some of America's leading music schools, the Capitol Quartet has captured the imaginations of critics and audiences alike. Since its formation in 1991, the Capitol Quartet has performed regularly at major concert venues throughout the United States, earning wide acclaim for the ensemble's musical versatility and innovative style. The Quartet's February 2007 performance of the Philip Glass "Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra" with Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra was lauded in the Baltimore Sun for "..superb technical control, ... seamless blend, and exceptional wealth of character in their phrasing". 

The Capitol Quartet’s innovative repertoire features special arrangements with orchestra as well as traditional quartet compositions, contemporary works for saxophone, and transcriptions of classical and jazz favorites. The Capitol Quartet is committed to expanding the repertoire of the saxophone quartet, having commissioned new works by John Anthony Lennon, Mark Weiser, Charles Ruggiero, James Curnow, David Maslanka, John Fitz Rogers, Stacy Garrop, Greg Wanamaker, Perry Goldstein, Carter Pann, and others.

Since its formation in 1991, the Capitol Quartet has performed regularly at major concert venues throughout the United States, earning wide acclaim for the ensemble’s musical versatility and innovative style. Capitol Quartet has been featured with the Cincinnati Pops, Indianapolis Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa, Canada), Windsor (Ontario) Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, Virginia Symphony, Springfield (MO) Symphony, Roanoke Symphony, Imperial Symphony (FL), Bay-Atlantic Symphony (NJ), Grand Rapids Symphony, Guatemala National Symphony, the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, the U.S. Continental Army Band, and many other symphonies across the country.  

Dedicated to advancing music education, the Capitol Quartet regularly performs and lectures at National and State Music Educators conferences. 
They have appeared at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Conference, Illinois Music Educators Conference, Connecticut Music Educators Conference, Virginia Music Educators Conference, MENC and NAfME Eastern Division conferences, American Band College, Bands of America's Summer Symposium, and West Chester's Marching Band Workshop. Capitol Quartet presents educational clinics and masterclasses ranging in focus from elementary clinics for young musicians to extended residences at universities.


Famed American composer and entertainer Marvin Hamlisch says of the Capitol Quartet: "I have had the great pleasure of performing with the Capitol Quartet. Their fabulous sound, professionalism and innovative program all combine for a wonderfully entertaining musical experience."

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The Capitol Quartet depends on YAMAHA saxophones.


Capitol Quartet 
Christopher Creviston, soprano saxophone 
Joseph Lulloff, alto saxophone
david Stambler, tenor saxophone
Henning Schroeder, baritone saxophone






























































































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