With a pianist, flutist, clarinetist and soprano singer, the musical group Conundrum brings a unique sound arrangement that's filled with passion and humor.

Starting in 2005 as four teachers who clicked together in both music and friendship, Conundrum has since performed in many places, including parks, the Cincinnati Observatory and the American Sign Museum, which created a buzz in music circles and a fast growing fan base for the ensemble, according to its Web site.

The Ohio-based quartet will bring its unique sound to the University of Dayton today when it performs at 8 p.m. in Sears Recital Hall.

"We enjoy playing music together," said Philip Amalong, the pianist. "The reason we decided to keep playing together was not only [because] we played well, but that we also got along together."

Many composers have stepped up to write music for the ensemble, and because of this, Conundrum has expanded its chamber music repertoire significantly in a short amount of time.

The group plays both classical and contemporary chamber compositions.

"Because of our special arrangement, we usually do works that composers make for us," Amalong said.

Conundrum has also been recognized nationally for its music, not only having composers across the country writing music for them, but also playing at the Fresno Music Festival in California in 2008, Amalong said.

"We are just starting to play more and more out of town," he said. "We will continue to do what we are doing, to work with more composers and use this great opportunity."

The four musicians, Mary Elizabeth Southworth, the soprano singer, Danielle Hundley, the flutist, Marianne Breneman, the clarinetist, and Amalong, all teach at different colleges in Cincinnati.

Amalong said he doesn't know how long they will keep performing in this ensemble, but for now, they are enjoying every minute of it.

"We will play together till we are not enjoying it; until something else pulls us in to a different direction," he said.

Tickets for tonight's performance cost $8 for UD faculty, staff, alumni and non-UD students and $5 for UD students. General admission tickets are $14. Call the Kennedy Union box office at (937) 229-2545 for more information.