Versa’s Story
While studying at the Royal College of Music in London, this group formed by chance and made their debut at the RCM Chamber Music Festival in 2021. Formerly known as the Aeonia Quartet, they then performed at St Mary the Boltons Church, St Mary Abbotts, and with the RCM Wind Ensemble. Later, the group re-formed with a shared vision of versatility and dynamism, blending influences from classical, jazz, and musical theatre while showcasing their skills on various instruments.
Each member is trained in jazz and classical disciplines, as well on saxophone, clarinet and flute, culminating in a shared expertise across a wide range of musical styles.
In July 2024, the quartet became recipients of the RCM Accelerate Award to support them in launching their vision of becoming a multi-instrumental, cross genre chamber group, and fund their re-brand as Versa Winds.
Versa Winds is excited to embark upon their debut Autumn Season, with performances at St Bride’s Fleet Street, St James’ Picadilly, and Ampthill Music Festival, where they will make their debut multi-instrumental performance.
Recitals & Concerts
Passionate about showcasing the multitude of genres available to the saxophone, Versa Winds enjoy performing across London and further afield. They perform both as a saxophone quartet, and as a multi-instrumental quartet, and it’s this flexibility that draws in such diverse audiences.
Versa has curated several programmes including their ‘New World’ programme which features multi-instrumental arrangements of Bernstein’s West Side Story and Gershwin’s An American In Paris. They equally enjoy performing original works for saxophone quartet, such as the Rodney-Bennett Quartet and the Desenclos Quartet.
Events & Background Music
Available for hire for background music at weddings, functions, and other events, Versa Winds pride themselves on catering to all tastes. Proficient in a wide range of styles, they have a varied set-list available, from light classical music, to jazz in the background, to musical theatre favourites.
Versa Winds are proud to be represented by the RCM Professional Engagements Service.
Education & Outreach
Versa Winds are committed ambassadors for inspiring the next generation of musicians. They believe their versatility and expertise in multiple genres speaks to children and young people to spark a love of music.
Versa is excited to launch their workshop series, collaborating with schools to engage young people with learning an instrument.
