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THE BOX IS EMPTY PRESENTS – Andrew Lee, piano – In his own words

We are very excited to be presenting pianist R. Andrew Lee performing Dennis Johnson’s proto-minimalist masterwork November. The piece is spare and meditative, and an astonishing four hours Long. It also holds the unique and auspicious place in American music

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THE BOX IS EMPTY PRESENTS – Andrew Lee, piano – In his own words

We are very excited to be presenting pianist R. Andrew Lee performing Dennis Johnson’s proto-minimalist masterwork November. The piece is spare and meditative, and an astonishing four hours Long. It also holds the unique and auspicious place in American music

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John Teske

John Teske is a composer, double bassist and improviser based in Seattle, WA. John composes for acoustic instruments and expands the possibilities of acoustic sounds through extended techniques and electroacoustic means. He received his BM in Music Composition from the

John Teske

John Teske is a composer, double bassist and improviser based in Seattle, WA. John composes for acoustic instruments and expands the possibilities of acoustic sounds through extended techniques and electroacoustic means. He received his BM in Music Composition from the

Evan Smith

A rising saxophonist, Evan Smith has emerged as a dynamic performer involved in numerous different musical genres. Holding degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and James Madison University, Evan is currently pursuing his DMA at the University of Washington

Evan Smith

A rising saxophonist, Evan Smith has emerged as a dynamic performer involved in numerous different musical genres. Holding degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and James Madison University, Evan is currently pursuing his DMA at the University of Washington

Kate Maroney

Mezzo-soprano Kate Maroney is recognized for her rich and expressive tone, clear articulation, and intelligent musicianship. After completing her doctorate at the Eastman School of Music in 2010, she moved to New York City, where she now enjoys a dynamic

Kate Maroney

Mezzo-soprano Kate Maroney is recognized for her rich and expressive tone, clear articulation, and intelligent musicianship. After completing her doctorate at the Eastman School of Music in 2010, she moved to New York City, where she now enjoys a dynamic

Maria Mannisto

Finnish-American soprano Maria Mannisto has an extensive performing history as an opera singer, concert soloist, pianist, and organist. She received her M.M. in voice performance from the University of Washington, studying under renowned soprano Jane Eaglen. Her “lovely and pure

Maria Mannisto

Finnish-American soprano Maria Mannisto has an extensive performing history as an opera singer, concert soloist, pianist, and organist. She received her M.M. in voice performance from the University of Washington, studying under renowned soprano Jane Eaglen. Her “lovely and pure

Lindsay Kesselman

Lindsay Kesselman is a new music soprano who is quickly becoming known for her “exquisite” singing (Pittsburgh Tribune), her “captivating” performances (Sequezna21), and her exemplary musicianship.  She passionately advocates for contemporary music in America, actively commissioning and collaborating with a

Lindsay Kesselman

Lindsay Kesselman is a new music soprano who is quickly becoming known for her “exquisite” singing (Pittsburgh Tribune), her “captivating” performances (Sequezna21), and her exemplary musicianship.  She passionately advocates for contemporary music in America, actively commissioning and collaborating with a

Leah Kardos

I am a composer and producer working in Bedford, England, making eclectic music that often combines live instrumental performance with technology, location recordings and found sounds. I’m fascinated by the communicative power of timbre, the manipulations of psychoacoustic phenomena, memory

Leah Kardos

I am a composer and producer working in Bedford, England, making eclectic music that often combines live instrumental performance with technology, location recordings and found sounds. I’m fascinated by the communicative power of timbre, the manipulations of psychoacoustic phenomena, memory

Lauren Husting

Lauren Husting is steadily becoming a recognized presence on the Minneapolis freelance scene.  She has played with the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Trombone Choir, the Sheldon Theater Brass Band, and the Minnesota Symphonic Winds.  She also serves on the

Lauren Husting

Lauren Husting is steadily becoming a recognized presence on the Minneapolis freelance scene.  She has played with the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Trombone Choir, the Sheldon Theater Brass Band, and the Minnesota Symphonic Winds.  She also serves on the

Jerry Hui

Jerry (Chiwei) Hui has written a wide variety of music that ranges from large-scale orchestral music to light-hearted choral text settings. His music has been performed in festivals such as the Music Today Festival in Eugene, Oregon Bach Festival Composers

Jerry Hui

Jerry (Chiwei) Hui has written a wide variety of music that ranges from large-scale orchestral music to light-hearted choral text settings. His music has been performed in festivals such as the Music Today Festival in Eugene, Oregon Bach Festival Composers

Scott Gendel

Scott works as a freelance composer and arranger, as well as a freelance vocal coach and accompanist for local singers and regional opera companies around the country. In May of 2005, Scott received his DMA in composition from UW-Madison, with

Scott Gendel

Scott works as a freelance composer and arranger, as well as a freelance vocal coach and accompanist for local singers and regional opera companies around the country. In May of 2005, Scott received his DMA in composition from UW-Madison, with