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New CD Release: Heroes and Villains!

In collaboration with Baltimore-based composer, Elliott Grabill and Tallahassee-based recording engineer, Justin Ball, we are excited to share the news about our debut album release! We would also like to extend a special thanks to the Maryland State Arts Council and Bard Early College for supporting this project.

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This CD features two new works for reed quintet by Elliott Grabill titled "Heroes and Villains" and "Travilah." Feel free to check out excerpts of our CD project and the scores below. If you like what you hear and want to purchase the album, you can by following the link HERE.​

"Heroes and Villains" Audio Excerpts
"Travilah" Audio Excerpts
"Heroes and Villains" Score
Past Projects

Scroll down to find out more about all of our past projects including our Virtual Quintet Miniatures, Virtual Happy Hour Series, and our Composition Competition.

Virtual Quintet Miniatures

In the Summer and Fall of 2020 we embarked on a new project. The aim of this was to promote new compositions for reed quintet, specifically new miniatures. The result was 15 new works that were premiered virtually.  

The Ticking of Eternity: Matthew Briggs
Frolic for Reed Quintet: Zach Gulaboff Davis
Shockwave: Chris Evan Hass
Popcorn from Contents Under Pressure: Dorothy Hindman
Palimpsestous (again, already): Scott Allen Miller
All together now: Carlos Cotallo Solares
ePilgrims: Joey Baroco
Nightrain: Aaron Houston
Five, Four by Four: Brian Field
Happy Hour Series
Virtual Happy Hour Series

We began our virtual Happy Hour Interview Series in Summer 2020.  The goal was to provide informative interviews with successful chamber and solo musicians that would benefit the larger musical community. 

Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Dr. Mike Harley
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Dr. Geoffrey Deibel
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Splinter Reeds
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Dr  Justin Benavidez
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Paradise Winds
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Luke Ellard
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Akropolis Reed Quintet
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Three Reeds Duo
Happy Hour with Civitasolis: Interview with Calefax Reed Quintet
Composition Competition

Established in 2017, our annual composition competition is designed to premiere and promote new music for the reed quintet. Previous first prize winners include Luke Ellard and Sy Brandon. Check out our most recent winner's video below.

Composition Competition
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