Consortiums
new air
for Soprano Saxophone and Piano
by Kristian de Leon
for Soprano Saxophone and Piano
by Kristian de Leon
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ABOUT KRISTIAN
Kristian de Leon is a Brooklyn-based composer and percussionist who writes colorful, imaginative works that explore the “in-betweens” of Classical music. As a performer, he specializes in an avant-garde, theatrical style that focuses on demonstrating the physical weight of sound in sonic space and the interactions that may come as a result. Kristian has written for a number of premiere performance artists and ensembles such as JACK Quartet, Transient Canvas, Matt Evans, the NYU Percussion Ensemble and the CSUF Wind Symphony. In addition, he has been commissioned to create new works by groups including Southern California Marimba and other select soloists. As a performer, he has played in several new music chamber ensembles and appeared as a guest artist with groups like the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet. Kristian is currently living in Brooklyn, NY with his obscenely large house cat, Bagel, pursuing a Master’s Degree in Music Theory and Composition at NYU Steinhardt under Michael Gordon, Shelley Washington, and Robert Honstein. He is also a proud Rustic Percussion Artist (on Instagram). When he is not in writing or in school, Kristian can be found working at a local coffee shop, visiting an art museum, or simply just vibing at home. |
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After hearing Kristian premiere his first full wind ensemble composition, "State of Alarm," with the California State University, Fullerton Wind Symphony (linked above), I knew I had to immediately ask him to write a piece for saxophone. After discussing our thoughts on saxophone and music, Kristian agreed to compose a new work for the saxophone repertoire which is entitled: new air
FROM KRISTIAN
"I'm dreaming about a work for saxophone and piano accompaniment that will be called "new air" and it will based on taking a pause and living in a moment of beauty. Lots of aleatoric gesture figures interwoven with through composed moments, really inspired by Colin Stetson performance practice and loose neo-tonal harmonies that are simply just pretty. Imagine a piece that really loves to breathe in a more reverberant space to capture depth and width."
PROGRAM NOTE
In our first meeting about this piece, John Hallberg talked greatly about wanting to play something that was “a breath of fresh air.” This piece aims to capture exactly that - the feeling of taking in great breath of crisp and refreshing air at the turn of a new season; a playfulness that flows and whirls with its own lofty ideals.
"I'm dreaming about a work for saxophone and piano accompaniment that will be called "new air" and it will based on taking a pause and living in a moment of beauty. Lots of aleatoric gesture figures interwoven with through composed moments, really inspired by Colin Stetson performance practice and loose neo-tonal harmonies that are simply just pretty. Imagine a piece that really loves to breathe in a more reverberant space to capture depth and width."
PROGRAM NOTE
In our first meeting about this piece, John Hallberg talked greatly about wanting to play something that was “a breath of fresh air.” This piece aims to capture exactly that - the feeling of taking in great breath of crisp and refreshing air at the turn of a new season; a playfulness that flows and whirls with its own lofty ideals.
SNEAK PEAK
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: The first world premiere of New Air by Kristian de Leon will take place on April 9, 2022 at California State University, Fullerton by John Hallberg. Consortium members allow John Hallberg to be the sole proposer and performer (assuming proposal acceptance) at the next North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, and the 19th World Saxophone Congress held in Kurashiki, Japan. All other performances on/after April 11th, 2022 are good to go!
- A new work for soprano saxophone and piano will be composed by Kristian de Leon
- Level: medium to advanced
- Length: approx. 9 minutes
- Each consortium member will receive a link to a downloadable PDF of “new air” for Soprano Saxophone and Piano on April 11, 2022
- Each consortium member will have their name printed in the score as a contributing member
- One-on-one reading and workshop sessions with Kristian
- Kristian values collaboration with his fellow musicians. Please feel free to reach out to him with any ideas, comments, questions, or concerns about anything at all. This type of collaboration is one of his favorite parts of music making and he wants to have you be a part of the work just as much as he is.
- Each consortium member will pay a consortium fee of $50.00 USD
- Consortium fee deadline April 1, 2022
Note: The first world premiere of New Air by Kristian de Leon will take place on April 9, 2022 at California State University, Fullerton by John Hallberg. Consortium members allow John Hallberg to be the sole proposer and performer (assuming proposal acceptance) at the next North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, and the 19th World Saxophone Congress held in Kurashiki, Japan. All other performances on/after April 11th, 2022 are good to go!
IF INTERESTED
- Please fill out this Google: https://forms.gle/9FZ12jMfVNRxoeVb7
- And send payment to John Hallberg
Venmo: @johnhallberg
(Last four digits of my phone number for Venmo user verification: 7534)
Zelle: johnahallberg@gmail.com
- Please fill out this Google: https://forms.gle/9FZ12jMfVNRxoeVb7
- And send payment to John Hallberg
Venmo: @johnhallberg
(Last four digits of my phone number for Venmo user verification: 7534)
Zelle: johnahallberg@gmail.com