Soma Quartet

Soma is an award-winning saxophone quartet that was founded at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, under the expert mentorship of Otis Murphy. Soma consists of David Bayard on soprano saxophone, Paul Lorenz on alto saxophone, Sean Bradley on tenor saxophone, and Arthur Liang on baritone saxophone.

Soma has garnered notable achievements and accolades, including the Bronze Medal at the esteemed 48th Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the emerging ensemble division at the NOLA Chamber Fest Competition, and Second Place at the MTNA Chamber Music Competition in 2021. Furthermore, Soma has won the Grand Prize at the prestigious 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition in 2019.