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Fort Wayne — thank you.
Joseph Schwantner’s Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra continues to be one of the most expansive works I get to live inside. Color, resonance, physicality — it demands everything and gives just as much back.
Deep thanks to the @fwphil, the percussion section, and everyone who filled the hall.
Moments like this stay with you. Onward ♡

Fort Wayne — thank you.
Joseph Schwantner’s Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra continues to be one of the most expansive works I get to live inside. Color, resonance, physicality — it demands everything and gives just as much back.
Deep thanks to the @fwphil, the percussion section, and everyone who filled the hall.
Moments like this stay with you. Onward ♡

April 10–11 | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Joseph Schwantner — Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra
This piece has stayed with me for years. It’s one of the most demanding and expressive works in our repertoire, and I’m looking forward to bringing it back to the stage in Fort Wayne.
@fwphil

April 10–11 | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Joseph Schwantner — Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra
This piece has stayed with me for years. It’s one of the most demanding and expressive works in our repertoire, and I’m looking forward to bringing it back to the stage in Fort Wayne.
@fwphil

Opening the Winnipeg New Music Festival's Sunrise program with Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto was a meaningful artistic marker within an extraordinary week of music-making.

This performance came to life through the shared musical commitment of conductor, Daniel Raiskin, the @wpgsymphony, and the curators and composers featured on the program. Full review → linked in comments

Opening the Winnipeg New Music Festival's Sunrise program with Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto was a meaningful artistic marker within an extraordinary week of music-making.

This performance came to life through the shared musical commitment of conductor, Daniel Raiskin, the @wpgsymphony, and the curators and composers featured on the program. Full review → linked in comments

A.I. Rhythm Evolution: A milestone moment performing this show to a sold-out house in @studiolabxr's fully immersive HD environment.

In collaboration with @icebergnewmusic, the project brings percussion, live electronics, real-time visuals and generative systems into dialogue – tracing rhythm from its physical roots into new evolving forms.

Grateful to Drake Andersen, @vincentianxing, and the @wnmfestival for the trust, care and space to bring this work fully to life.

Photo credit: @mattduboff

A.I. Rhythm Evolution: A milestone moment performing this show to a sold-out house in @studiolabxr's fully immersive HD environment.

In collaboration with @icebergnewmusic, the project brings percussion, live electronics, real-time visuals and generative systems into dialogue – tracing rhythm from its physical roots into new evolving forms.

Grateful to Drake Andersen, @vincentianxing, and the @wnmfestival for the trust, care and space to bring this work fully to life.

Photo credit: @mattduboff

Grateful to be part of the 2026 Winnipeg New Music Festival this January.

I'll be performing in two distinct programs — one orchestral, one immersive — over the course of the week.

January 23 – Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
January 24 – AI Rhythm Evolution at StudioLab xR

Tickets & details –> wnmf.ca
@wnmfestival @wpgsymphony @studiolabxr

Grateful to be part of the 2026 Winnipeg New Music Festival this January.

I'll be performing in two distinct programs — one orchestral, one immersive — over the course of the week.

January 23 – Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
January 24 – AI Rhythm Evolution at StudioLab xR

Tickets & details –> wnmf.ca
@wnmfestival @wpgsymphony @studiolabxr

"If you want to have the best shot at anything, you'll need to work hard for it, train for it, practice, master it, and be willing to let it all go. Then; let it all go.
Begin again, and go even further.
Repeat for infinity." ♾️
POV: Found this spot running through Liberty Park and arrived at this view, it made me reflect on life's struggles and how the journey always serves to widen perspective even when we can't always see it. #grateful

"If you want to have the best shot at anything, you'll need to work hard for it, train for it, practice, master it, and be willing to let it all go. Then; let it all go.
Begin again, and go even further.
Repeat for infinity." ♾️
POV: Found this spot running through Liberty Park and arrived at this view, it made me reflect on life's struggles and how the journey always serves to widen perspective even when we can't always see it. #grateful

"Peace Offering"
This sculpture looked so beautiful this morning, as if holding up all of #nyc

The description reads: [the dove conveys #hope and #peace while its tail transforms into a hawk representing hostility. The wings become open hands which might belong to a larger force; that welcomes dialog --michael alfano]

"Peace Offering"
This sculpture looked so beautiful this morning, as if holding up all of #nyc

The description reads: [the dove conveys #hope and #peace while its tail transforms into a hawk representing hostility. The wings become open hands which might belong to a larger force; that welcomes dialog --michael alfano]

This #parhelion (sun dog) appeared in the western sky yesterday when I was journeying back down #nyc east river. #sunsets #trinity #beautiful #divine

This #parhelion (sun dog) appeared in the western sky yesterday when I was journeying back down #nyc east river. #sunsets #trinity #beautiful #divine

#peace in #simplicity, with #trancendence of time, the color of light...like brightness inside ☼♡☼ ☼♡☼

#peace in #simplicity, with #trancendence of time, the color of light...like brightness inside ☼♡☼ ☼♡☼

seventh stage return (the young light) ✛ ♡ #devotion #spontaneously #arising

seventh stage return (the young light) ✛ ♡ #devotion #spontaneously #arising

🜂 #eternal #blaze  “inwardly luminous, clear and light”

Dedicated to those affected by the L.A fires in January 2025.
Donate here year round: https://wck.org/

🜂 #eternal #blaze  “inwardly luminous, clear and light”

Dedicated to those affected by the L.A fires in January 2025.
Donate here year round: https://wck.org/

"that which is bright rises twice"
...something #bright #vital #eternal
element4 / fire / 🜂

"that which is bright rises twice"
...something #bright #vital #eternal
element4 / fire / 🜂

...wherever the journey takes you, may it always guide you home ✨

#cityofbridges #pointofrenewal #pittsburgh #planksfortheplanet @amazingyoga #fullwheel #ensō

...wherever the journey takes you, may it always guide you home ✨

#cityofbridges #pointofrenewal #pittsburgh #planksfortheplanet @amazingyoga #fullwheel #ensō

...something golden, grounded, vast and serene
#receptive #accepting #yielding #resilient
element3 / earth / 🜃

...something golden, grounded, vast and serene
#receptive #accepting #yielding #resilient
element3 / earth / 🜃

Something clear, felt, and rarely seen...
#presence #clarity #essence #free
element2 / air / 🜁

Something clear, felt, and rarely seen...
#presence #clarity #essence #free
element2 / air / 🜁

Working on *something blue* this week
#inward #balanced #determined #conserved
element5 / aether / 𝓠
photo credit: @madisonmcyy

Working on *something blue* this week
#inward #balanced #determined #conserved
element5 / aether / 𝓠
photo credit: @madisonmcyy

Video footage and photos are just coming in from the #AIRhythmEvolution #nyc show with @icebergnewmusic @thedimennacenter last month. This shot was taken from up high. There are many small intricacies throughout the #music that reflect the blending of #analog and #acoustic — #human & #computer Thanks @ryandherde and team for capturing some of the #magic moments ✨ More to come! [www.aireproject.xyz]

Video footage and photos are just coming in from the #AIRhythmEvolution #nyc show with @icebergnewmusic @thedimennacenter last month. This shot was taken from up high. There are many small intricacies throughout the #music that reflect the blending of #analog and #acoustic — #human & #computer Thanks @ryandherde and team for capturing some of the #magic moments ✨ More to come! [www.aireproject.xyz]

5/17/24 is a special night! If you look at my photo grid, you'll see this image that @estebantorom 📸took with a date back while we were in the midst of the pandemic and concerts were few and far between. It's been quite the journey since then, and I'm so excited to bring the #revamped #nyc #official premiere to life with @icebergnewmusic composers and @the.poet.engineer's kicked up new live visuals.
You'll get to hear my newest piece "fate amenable to grace" and the #evolution of #percussion from its roots through the different phases of genres to the eventual integration with #ai through the lense of these amazing composers. Hope to see you at the show ✨💫

5/17/24 is a special night! If you look at my photo grid, you'll see this image that @estebantorom 📸took with a date back while we were in the midst of the pandemic and concerts were few and far between. It's been quite the journey since then, and I'm so excited to bring the #revamped #nyc #official premiere to life with @icebergnewmusic composers and @the.poet.engineer's kicked up new live visuals.
You'll get to hear my newest piece "fate amenable to grace" and the #evolution of #percussion from its roots through the different phases of genres to the eventual integration with #ai through the lense of these amazing composers. Hope to see you at the show ✨💫

Of course I still love you #nyc ❤️ Let's do this

Of course I still love you #nyc ❤️ Let's do this

A favorite take from our shoot today for an upcoming #press release ✨ Excited to share big news this week about some #music shows I've been working on behind the scenes. Photo credit @madisonmcyy 📸 #drummer #drummergirl #ai RE is upon us... @evansdrumheads @marimbaone @blackswamppercussion @icebergnewmusic

A favorite take from our shoot today for an upcoming #press release ✨ Excited to share big news this week about some #music shows I've been working on behind the scenes. Photo credit @madisonmcyy 📸 #drummer #drummergirl #ai RE is upon us... @evansdrumheads @marimbaone @blackswamppercussion @icebergnewmusic

"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears" -Rumi #winter #scene

"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears" -Rumi #winter #scene

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