Scheduled to Perform on BG New Music Festival
I am scheduled to premiere “Impatient Youth,” a new work for wind quintet with saxophone ensemble by composer Matthew Kennedy. The premiere will take place on October 14th at Bowling Green State University’s Kobacker Hall at 2:30pm. This performance is part of the 43rd annual Bowling Green New Music Festival. Many thanks to Dr. John Sampen, the BGSU Saxophone Ensemble, Kurt Doles, the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, and Matthew Kennedy for making this possible!
I will also be performing Emily Koh’s b(locked).orders, for soprano saxophone and electronics, on October 14th at 10:30am. Don’t miss it!
Album Release: ALCHEMY
After two years of fundraising, rehearsing, recording, editing, negotiation, and anticipation, I am pleased to share that my debut album, ALCHEMY, is now available! Performed in collaboration with pianist and composer Benjamin Nylander, ALCHEMY presents a curated selection of new music by established and emerging composers alike. This is a significant release for 2022 showcasing world premiere recordings of the best new music for saxophone and piano performed by Duo Aurous.
1st Prize in Medici International Music Competition
Today, I was pleased to learn that I was awarded First Prize in the Professional division of the 2022 Medici International Music Competition! I submitted a performance of Morton Subotnick’s “In Two Worlds,” for this particular competition. Congrats to fellow competitor, Jared Waters, for winning First Prize, as well!
Review: Backun Vocalise TM1 & TM2 Alto Saxophone Mouthpieces
Today, I’m happy to share my review on the brand new Backun Vocalise TM1 & TM2 mouthpieces! Many thanks to Meridian Winds for supplying the review copies.
These mouthpieces were designed in a collaboration with soloist Timothy McAllister, mouthpiece craftsperson Richard Hawkins, and Backun Musical Company. These mouthpieces were made to fit the needs of students and professionals alike and promise high consistency of manufacture.
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