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This week Composer's Voice presents Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame Arias with Mary Hubbell and highlighting doubles with Drew Hosler and his 2 sets of Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame.

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Composer's Voice features Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame wit Mary Hubbell

Composer’s Voice features Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with Arias featuring Mary Hubbell

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June 7, 2025 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-5) Tune in to Composer's Voice on Manhattan Neighborhood Network for a special presentation of "Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame" featuring soprano Mary Hubbell. Described by The New York Times as "a soprano with a sweetly focused tone," Mary Hubbell has graced stages across Europe and North America, performing with esteemed ensembles such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under David Robertson. In this unique program, she brings to life 15 one-minute arias composed specifically for her, showcasing her versatility and expressive range. Don't miss this opportunity to experience contemporary vocal artistry at its finest.

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Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Drew Hosler

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Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Drew Hosler – Tenor Saxophone (2024 Sets 1 & 2)

Experience 30 captivating one-minute works for tenor saxophone, performed by the dynamic saxophonist Drew Hosler. This unique Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame presentation showcases two sets of 15 contemporary compositions, each offering a distinct voice and perspective in modern music.

Set 1 Composers:

Partita for Tenor Saxophone in D minor - E. BUGRA BALCI
Red's Howler - DAVID BOHN
China Rose - ROSS JAMES CAREY
Duo - JOSHUA PAUL DANIELS
in memoriam Les - ERIC DELGADO
String Theory III - JAN WILLEM VAN DORMOLEN
Memory Bed - BRIAN ELLIS
Accarezzevole - JOSHUA HAUGEN
The Saxophonist - STANLEY M. HOFFMAN
Nīvaraṇa III - EDUARDO LUÍS PATRIARCA
Como una brisa ... - RAFAEL DE RIOJA
Palindromes for a Rainy Day - EDWARD RUCHALSKI
Goldilocks - JAZ THOMASIAN
Promenade imaginaire - ANNA VRIEND
Rut - YU ZHUEN
Find more about the first set on the Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame website

Set 2 Composers:

Around the campfire -NANTENAINA ANDRIAMORASATA
CRANK- BRIAN AWAD
PHANTOM COURSERS- ERIK BRANCH
Ebb Now, Cruel River - NEAL ENDICOTT
Effluxion -CHRIS HUNG
Quasi-Improvising -GEORGE KONTOGIORGOS
Rendez-Vous -HOYONG LEE
Fractured pulse - EILEEN MC LOUGHLIN
On Leaving The Station -DOMINIC MCGONIGAL
...better forgotten... - FARZAN SALSABILI
Waitamminet! -LUCA STAFFIERE
Beryllium- JASON A. TAURINS
Nix -DANILO VALADÃO
Worms - WILLYN WHITING
Minute Mechanism - ANDREW M. WILSON
Find more about the seconds set on the Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame website

Each piece is a testament to the creativity and innovation of today's composers, brought to life through Hosler's expressive performance.

About Drew Hosler:

Drew Hosler is a renowned saxophonist, new music curator, and educator. He currently serves as Saxophone Faculty, Chamber Music Faculty, Director of Wind Studies, and Chamber Winds Conductor at the Cleveland Institute of Music Academy. Hosler is the principal saxophonist of the Cleveland Winds and Cleveland Repertory Orchestra and frequently performs with ensembles such as the Canton Symphony Orchestra and Lima Symphony Orchestra. As a soloist, he has premiered numerous works, including concertos by Griffin Candey and Josh Trentadue. Hosler is also the co-founder and artistic director of the new music ensemble, The _____ Experiment, dedicated to commissioning and performing contemporary works.
andrewhosler.com

Call for Scores

Deadline:
June 16, 2025

Call for Scores: Heroines - Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame Featuring Mary Beth Orr Vox Novus invites composers to submit one-minute works for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Mary Beth Orr, an acclaimed French horn player and vocalist. This special edition, titled Heroines, celebrates the stories of heroines from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and imaginations.

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Call for Scores

Deadline: June 30, 2025

Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with Thomas Piercy and Lish Lindsey to be premiered online in 2025 Compose a bold, one-minute masterpiece! Fifteen Minutes of Fame seeks miniatures for hichiriki and low flute (alto, bass, or contrabass flute) for the dynamic duo Thomas Piercy and Lish Lindsey. Explore rich timbres and unique sonorities in just 60 seconds of music. Submit now and let your creativity shine!

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