Photo by Dario Acosta
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Museum presents Cerus Quartet on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm. Founded in 2022, the Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet.
With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st-century classical music. Their mission is driven by diverse, engaging programming and innovative visual elements that captivate audiences.
Their name draws from Greek mythology—Cerus was a wild bull transformed by the goddess Persephone, a story of chaos tamed into beauty. This myth mirrors the quartet’s artistic vision: to reimagine the saxophone as a medium of beauty and expressive depth, deserving of a central role in 21st-century classical music.
Cerus has premiered works by Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Higdon, Karalyn Schubring, and Joey Karz. They have recently been named the winner of the 2025 Concert Artists Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition and have received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the 2024 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition, and First Prize and the Michigan Prize in the 2023 Briggs Competition.
Tickets are available for purchase online. The Morris Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, New Jersey.
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the saxophone quartet includes Roberto Campa (soprano), Laura Ramsay (alto), Kyle Kato (tenor), and Samuel Dishon (baritone).
Over the last century, the Morris Museum has evolved from a single collection displayed in a curio cabinet, to one of the most vibrant cultural destinations in New Jersey. Originally known as the Morristown Children’s Museum, they have made education a central part of their mission since the beginning. Today they are proud to be the only Smithsonian affiliate in the state, and home to an ever-evolving array of innovative exhibitions and events that reflect the diversity and vitality of New Jersey.
Their origins date back to 1913, when the Morristown Neighborhood House began displaying cultural artifacts from around the world for local children. Led by Mrs. Aldus Pierson, the House expanded its collection, and by 1927 it filled seven rooms, featuring artifacts from Europe, South America, and Asia, as well as geological samples, 19th-century housewares, and children’s toys.
