The Saxophone Quartet, featuring students Sean Collins, Darryl Leung, Tony Ruan and Maxim Strong, will be representing Mountain Ridge High School, 22800 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, after gaining acceptance to perform at the 74th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, from Dec. 16-19.

Deer Valley Unified School District Fine Arts CIAS David Duarte is the foursome’s saxophone teacher.

What began in 1946 with 120 music directors meeting for six hours in a Chicago YWCA gym, has now become the annual four-day music band and orchestra conference known as The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. For 73 years, musicians, educators and people passionate about music education of all skill levels have gathered in Chicago for the largest music conference of its kind.

The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education.

With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity.