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Announincing 2 sets of 15 selected for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Drew Hosler on saxophone

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Drew Hosler - First Set

We are thrilled to announce the selected composers for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring the extraordinary saxophonist Drew Hosler! These talented composers have crafted compelling one-minute works that showcase innovation, creativity, and the expressive potential of the saxophone.

Congratulations to:

• E. Bugra Balci – Partita in d minor
• David Bohn – Red’s Howler
• Ross James Carey – China Rose
• Joshua Paul Daniels – Duo
• Eric Delgado – in memoriam Les
• Jan Willem van Dormolen – String Theory III
• Brian Ellis – Memory Bed
• Joshua Hagen – Accarezzavoe
• Stanley M. Hoffman – The Saxophonist
• Eduardo Luís Patriarca – nīvarana III Sloth and Torpor [thina-middha]
• Rafael de Rioja – Como una brisa…
• Edward Ruchalski – Palindrome for a Rainy Day
• Jaz Thomasian – Goldilocks
• Anna Vriend – Promenade imaginaire
• YU Zhuen – Rut

Their pieces will be premiered by Drew Hosler as part of this exciting project. Thank you to all who submitted—we were amazed by the outstanding compositions received. Stay tuned for performance details and join us in celebrating these incredible artists!

Drew Hosler

Hailed as "the ideal collaborator for new music" by Brutal New Music Review, and as a "new music virtuoso" by Leslie Tate - saxophonist and new music curator Drew Hosler (he/him/his) is an advocate for contemporary music. Drew's playing has been praised for its "beautiful tone and technique" by Brutal New Music Review and has been recognized for "his unwavering commitment to bringing fresh, contemporary compositions to the forefront." by Local 4. Drew has commissioned, premiered, and collaborated on over 200 pieces by award-winning composers such as Andrew Mead, Jamie Leigh Sampson, David Heinick, Marilyn Shrude, Matthew Kennedy, Quinn Mason, and Gregory Wanamaker. His debut solo album, delta waves, features thirteen world premiere recordings of 21st century works for the tenor saxophone. His 2020 EP Hope Will Carry Us featured thirteen new works for solo tenor saxophone. Additionally he has released recordings of works by Robert Lemay, Ehsan Saboohi, Robert Gross, along with others. Drew currently serves as the principal saxophonist of the Cleveland Winds and Cleveland Repertory Orchestra. He has performed with Canton Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Light Opera Orchestra, Lima Symphony Orchestra, Saginaw Eddy Concert Band, Black Voltron, Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project Improvisation Orchestra, and the Decho Ensemble.

Drew is the saxophonist, co-founder, and artistic director for the new music ensemble, The _____ Experiment. To date, the ensemble has worked with composers to premiere over 30 works for mixed chamber ensemble. In March 2020, The _____ Experiment released their debut album, Conversations, which includes seven world premiere recordings from five different composers which was funded partially by the Running Start Competition through Michigan State University. The ensemble has performed across the country, including for New Music Chicago, Michigan State University, Potsdam Crane School of Music, the Flint Institute of Music, University of Florida, University of Miami, and Narloch Piano Studio in Chicago. In addition, the ensemble was awarded multiple prizes through the Charleston International Music Competition's 2021 Contemporary Music Competition.

Find more at https://andrewhosler.com/

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Drew Hosler - Second Set

We are delighted to announce the selected composers for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring the exceptional saxophonist Drew Hosler! These visionary artists have crafted compelling one-minute works that highlight the versatility and expressive power of the saxophone.

Congratulations to:

• Nantenaina Andriamorasata – Around the Campfire
• Brian Awad – CRANK
• Erik Branch – Phantom Coursers
• Neal Endicott – Ebb Now, Cruel River
• Chris Hung – Effluxion
• George Kontogiorgos – Quasi Improvising
• Hoyong Lee – Rendez-Vous
• Eileen McLoughlin – Fractured Pulse
• Dominic McGonigal – On Leaving The Station
• Farzan Salsabili – …better forgotten…
• Luca Staffiere – Waitamminet!
• Jason A. Taurins – Beryllium
• Danilo Valadaão – Nix
• Willyn Whiting – Worms
• Andrew M. Wilson – Minute Mechanism

These outstanding pieces will be premiered by Drew Hosler as part of this exciting project. We extend our gratitude to all who submitted their work—your creativity and talent made this selection process truly inspiring. Stay tuned for performance details, and join us in celebrating these incredible composers! 🎶✨