03/19/2026
Congratulations to the SJHS string quartet—Tyler J., Seth M., Ryan L., and Owen W.—won first place at the MASTA Chamber Music Festival held March 3, 2026 at Michigan State University. The competition featured some of the top high school chamber ensembles from across Michigan, making the group’s achievement especially notable.
The quartet impressed judges with their musical precision, strong ensemble communication, and expressive performance. "The BEAR Quartet from St Joseph High School performed well beyond their years as the winners of the MASTA chamber music competition. It was my privilege to be their coach on the beautiful and expressive Florence Price string quartet", said Steve Reed, who coached the quartet as a part of the Fischoff Chamber Music Academy,