CLASSICAL
WILL LEATHERS, trumpet
“Will’s deep musicianship, incredible technique, and passion for his craft shine through every performance.” (Arturo Sandoval)
Principal Trumpet, Nashville Symphony & Santa Fe Opera
Recognized by the CBC as one of Canada’s “30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30", with guest appearances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, New York Philharmonic Brass, Toronto Symphony and others.
RÁYO FURUTA, flute
“…the consummate musician: a vastly imaginative and virtuosic performer…the kind of musician I love to see interpret my own works…” (Gabriela Lena Frank)
Premier interpreter of concerti by Gabriela Lena Frank and Yuko Uebayashi
Performances with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, American Composer’s Forum, United Nations, Grammy-winning pianist Michelle Cann, among others.
TRACY SILVERMAN, electric violin
The greatest living exponent of the electric violin.” (BBC)
Concerti written for him by John Adams, Roberto Sierra, Terry Riley, Nico Muhly, Kenji Bunch, Tracy Silverman
Appearances with the LA Phil, BBC Symphony, Pacific Symphony, New World Symphony, symphonies of Baltimore, Nashville, Montreal, Cincinnati and others.
THE PATHS TO DIGNITY PROJECT: bringing the humanity of music to the unsheltered
“...the event produces a sense of belonging and community...which is far more impacting to the soul than a house could ever be.” (Josh D’Alessio, HEAL)
Features Concerto for Violin: Paths To Dignity by Lucas Richman, written for former LA Phil violinist Mitchell Newman
Includes community engagement initiatives that weave homeless advocacy with music.
HOWARD LEVY, harmonica & piano
“Levy has single-handedly revolutionized the harmonica.” (NPR)
2x Grammy-winner and founding member of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
Appearances with the Chicago Sinfonietta, Czech National Symphony, Nashville Chamber Orchestra, and others, featuring Howard’s two concertos for harmonica
JOE JAXSON, composer
“Once every few generations, someone comes along who is really special. This is how I feel about the young composer Joe Jaxson.” (Diane Wittry)
Recent commissions include Allentown Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, James Madison University
2025 Finalist for the American Prize in Composition
CONNI ELLISOR, composer
"...absolute proof that new music can be accessible, exciting and inspiring to musicians and audiences alike!" (Giancarlo Guerrero)
Recent hightlights include debuts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center
Commissions and performances from Nashville Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Chicago Sinfonietta, Colorado Symphony, Tucson Symphony, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Denver Brass, Buffalo Philharmonic, Virginia Symphony, and Juilliard, among others.
KERWIN YOUNG, composer
"...a complete addition to modern music...he has pushed Hip Hop boundaries far beyond the expected...now we can all behold and benefit from this 21st century experience." (Chuck D - Public Enemy)
Member of Public Enemy’s production team, “The Bomb Squad”; co-producer of several Public Enemy albums
Commissions and performances from ROCO, Opera Memphis, Albany Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, among others.
MALEK JANDALI, composer
“A uniquely gifted composer...among the superb composer poets of our time.” (The Washington Post)
Upcoming commission and premiere with Chicago Symphony and Marin Alsop; performances with symphonies of Charlotte, South Bend, Wheeling, Boulder Philharmonic and others
Recent Concerto album features Anthony McGill and Rachel Barton Pine (Cedille Records)
DEVIN PATRICK HUGHES, conductor
“One thing every arts organization should take note of is how Devin Hughes breaks the fourth wall, creating an experience where people feel welcome, included, and fully engaged...” (Holly Mulcahy)
Music Director, Boulder Symphony & Symphony of the Rockies
Has conducted the Rochester Philharmonic, Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, and the symphonies of Winnipeg, Colorado, Des Moines, Salina, Anderson, and San Antonio, among others.
POPS/FAMILY
BACH TO THE FUTURE - the Bach that ROCKS!
“Their great arrangements are easy to incorporate with the orchestra & the result is always glorious.” (Leon Burke, University City Symphony)
The classics – Bach, Beethoven, Mozart – performed in exciting new ways…modern jazz, African, and Latin rhythms.
Futuristic musicians (and instruments) bring an exciting, whimsical approach to the most beloved music of all time!
JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA
Mindstate Music: concerto for steel pans, drums, bass
“...makes the pans fit in unconventional musical spaces.” (Modern Drummer)
NPR Tiny Desk Concert feat. Béla Fleck; tours throughout the world
Originally conceived for steel band, Mindstate Music consortium now available for orchestra
OPEN CONSORTIUM: Commission full orchestra arrangement of MINDSTATE MUSIC (originally for the Fourchestra with steel drum band). You can see a performance here.
PORTRAIT OF IRELAND feat. John Mock
“…wonderfully evocative and beautifully written and performed. Audience reaction was very positive.” (Robin Fountain, Southwest Michigan Symphony)
Blend of original and traditional music from Ireland, feat. instrumental performances on guitar, concertina, mandolin, and tin whistle, with storytelling and projected photography.
Mock has performed with James Taylor, Mark O’Connor, Dolly Parton, National Orchestra of Ireland, Nashville Chamber Orchestra and others.
EXTRA CRISPY CREATIVES: classical music programming for all ages
“...the best child-centered symphony I have ever been to (that is saying something in 32 years of teaching!).” (Elementary Music Teacher)
Creates classical music enrichment and entertainment for learners of all ages, and serves orchestras and music organizations across the globe
Led by conductor Devin Patrick Hughes (Music Director of the Boulder Symphony and Symphony of the Rockies)