The group was founded in 1998 by Aimé Devènes, who was the first pioneer with regards to the alphorn in Nendaz, joined later by his two sons Antoine and Olivier.

During its existence, the group has been able to rely on the best alphorn players with Pierre-Alain Bidaud and Gérald Pot . The group is now composed of eleven players directed by Antoine Devènes and presided by Gérard Devènes.

The group in 2008 :

^{From left to right : Gérard Devènes, Hans Schneiter, Aimé Devènes (décédé en octobre 2008), Antoine Devènes, Olivier Devènes, Mathieu Devènes, Nicolas Devènes, Nathalie Monory, Jean Bernhard, Claude Pahud, Jean-Pierre Genet.}

The group in 2009 :

^{From left to right : Gérard Devènes, Mathieu Devènes, Antoine Devènes, Nicolas Devènes, Olivier Devènes, Hans Schneiter, Jean Bernhard, Nathalie Monory, Jean-Pierre Genet, Claude Pahud et Anne Guillermin.}

In collaboration with  Nendaz Tourisme, the group continues to entertain the resort (Easter serenade, welcome soup, Nendaz’s markets, 1st of August).

The Nendaz Quartet

In 2004, influenced by d’Antoine Devènes and Pierre-Alain Bidaud, the promotional quartet was created. In cooperation with Nendaz Tourisme, Valais Tourisme and Suisse Tourisme, it promotes the Valais region, Nendaz … and the alphorn in general throughout Switzerland and abroad, with quality musical performances.

The quartet counts …five members, which allows a high availability for its engagements :

• Antoine Devènes (manager),
• Gérard Devènes,
• Nicolas Devènes,
• Olivier Devènes,
• Nathalie Monory.

 A few of the quartet’s highlights : 

• September 2007: participation at the ‘Schubertiades d’ Espace 2’ in Martigny
• October 2007, 2008 et 2009 : promotion of Valais Tourisme in Strasbourg (F)
• September 2008 : promotion of Suisse Tourisme in Gand (B)
• June 2008 and 2009 : promotion of Valais-Suisse Tourisme in Paris ; quartet performance at Roland-Garros, for Roger Federer’s victory in the semi-final  ; performance in front of the Notre Dame cathedral during Barack Obama’s visit.