Aviary Quartet

Our core principles:      
MUSIC - ESPECIALLY NEW MUSIC - CAN BE FUN.
MUSIC SHOULD REPRESENT DIVERSE VOICES.
... IT'S OK TO LAUGH. A LOT.
As an ensemble, Aviary Quartet is enthusiastic about music by a historically under-represented composers. We're comfortable in all styles, love to make "strange" or non-traditional sounds, and are comfortable with fixed media, live processing, and audio/visual. Our ensemble prioritizes music that can be welcoming to all audiences. We want them to have as much fun listening as we do performing.

​Aviary's commitment to new music means we're always open to new partnerships and collaborations. Do you have a venue that would be perfect for a chamber ensemble? Do you have a quartet that you'd like to hear brought to life? Reach out using one of the links below.

Upcoming Performances

We're busy hatching our next season ...

Members for the 2023-24 season

Elizabeth Robinson, founder and artistic director, flute and piccolo
​South Dakota State University
Laura Pillman-Patterson, flute and alto flute
Huntsville, AL
Karen Large, flute and piccolo
Florida State University
Mary Matthews, flute and bass flute
Florida State University

Recent Performances:


International Low Flutes Festival
Washington, D.C.
​April 13-15, specific dates and times TBD

​SDSU Campus: Founders' Recital Hall
Brookings, SD
7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023

CMS National Convention
Orlando, Florida
Oct 26-28, 2023 (time and location TBD)

​51st Annual National Flute Association Convention
Phoenix, Arizona
8:30 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2023: 'ZONA Art Space

Music by Women Festival
Mississippi University for Women - Columbus, MS
 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 and  1p.m. Friday March 3

Florida Flute Association's 47th Annual Convention
Orlando Marriott - Orlando, Florida
 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023