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Consortium for American Woodwind Orchestra Music
Kevin Krumenauer’s Meltdown (5'18") is a high-energy dive into woodwind sounds and shifting harmonies. Written mostly in a driving 7/8, it throws in surprise one-bar shifts to 6/8, 2/4, and even 2/8, keeping players and listeners on their toes. The piece unfolds like the forging of a sword—each section shaping and refining the music until, by the end, the final form is revealed in full.
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Chris Evan Hass’s Infernal Waters (3'52") takes listeners on a fiery journey through Phlegethon, the river of fire in the Underworld. With constant time signature shifts, dark and complex harmonies, and the deep, resonant voices of the bass and contrabass woodwinds, the piece plunges into the brutal depths of the Inferno, capturing its relentless energy and intensity.
Round I (2024-25)
Kevin Krumenauer
Composer Kevin Krumenauer strives to create space for contemplation, wonder, connection and transformation. A former Episcopal Deacon, his rhythmic and melodically rich music frequently addresses the transcendent—mystical experience, synesthesia, dance—inviting performers and audiences into emotional connection with the music and each other. His wind ensemble, orchestral and sacred works have been heard throughout the United States, and his chamber and vocal music have been performed internationally. He has studied with Margaret Brouwer (Cleveland Institute of Music) and David Maslanka (private study), and he now teaches at CIM and Case Western Reserve University.
Round I
(2024-25)
Chris Evan Hass
Chris Evan Hass (b. 1993) is a versatile composer, arranger, and conductor from Ann Arbor, MI, whose music has been acclaimed as “beautifully expressive” (WholeNote) and “thrillingly off-kilter” (Double Reed Journal). Known for his rhythmic complexity and lush harmonies, Chris' compositions have been performed worldwide by notable ensembles such as the New York Philharmonic and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, and featured at prestigious conferences like the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. A prominent figure in the saxophone and brass communities, his chamber works are frequently showcased at major festivals and competitions. As an educator, Chris teaches composition, low brass, and music theory, and has conducted and given presentations internationally. He holds degrees in Composition from Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University and resides in Jackson, MI with his family and three dogs.
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