Well folks… spring is almost here and it seems like semi-live performances are on their way back! Even though the two performances in question will be either filmed or live-streamed, as we all get our shots, real live performances should be just around the corner.

There are two upcoming concerts this month which, by happenstance, are both pieces for saxophone(s). And by further happenstance are on the same day! Almost a full year with few performances and they all arrive back on the same day.

First, the graduate quartet at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music will release a filmed performance of my 'war-monger' quartet Ain't Gonna Study War No More as part of the school's New Music Conference. The performance will be released on April 24th. More info will be here.

Second, is the world premiere of Deep State, a sort of violent diatribe for soprano saxophone and percussion. The piece was commissioned by Derek Granger and Dan Ingman early in 2020 (the before times) and is in a way my own reaction to the rise of conspiratorial thinking during that year. They will premiere the piece at the North American Saxophone Conference at 5pm.

In the meantime, enjoy the bucolic Indiana photo above.

Two Upcoming Concerts (with saxophones)

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