(Our) Time Commissioning Project
Mission:
Establish the saxophone as an essential part of the sound of classical music in the 21st-century
Facilitate the creation of substantial new works for saxophone that can be programmed widely and create opportunities for more performers
Give opportunities to top concert music composers of our time to create their most substantial musical statements
Concertos
Joan Tower - New Concerto for saxophone and orchestra (2025)
World Premiere: Summer 2025
Augusta Read Thomas - New Concerto for Solo Saxophone, 6 or 7 players, and string orchestra (2024) - 30’
Commissioned by: Sejong Soloists
World Premiere: May 2024
Billy Childs - “Diaspora” - Concerto for saxophone and orchestra (2023) - 22’
Commissioned by: Kansas City Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival, Chautauqua Institution, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, New World Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony
World Premiere: February 2023
Chamber Music
Steven Banks - new work - voice, flute, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, bass, piano (2025) - 15’
Commissioned by: Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival
World Premiere: Summer 2025
Steven Banks - new work - saxophone quintet (2025) - 20-30’
Commissioned by: Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival
World Premiere: March 2025
Chris Theofinidis, Quintet for saxophone quintet (2025) - 20-25’
World Premiere: January 2025
Steven Banks - new work - saxophone quartet (2024) - 30’
Steven Banks - Always With Us - saxophone quintet (2024) - 25’
Commissioned by: Stanford University, St. Lawrence String Quartet
World Premiere: May 2024
Steven Banks - Begin Again - baritone saxophone, cello, piano, and meditation guide (2022) - 45’
Commissioned by: WQXR Artist Propulsion Lab
World Premiere: October 2022
Steven Banks - Cries, Sighs, and Dreams - saxophone quintet (2022) - 14’
World Premiere: May 2022
Recital Works
Steven Banks - New Saxophone ENcore Piece - Saxophone and piano (2024) -
Commissioned by: Young Concert Artists
World Premiere: February 2024
Saad Haddad - A Sonata for When Time Stands Still - Soprano saxophone and piano (2021) - 14’
Commissioned by: Young Concert Artists
World Premiere: March 2021
Steven Banks - Come As You Are - Tenor Saxophone and Piano (2020) - 18’
World Premiere: March 2021
Carlos Simon - hear them - Baritone Saxophone and piano (2020) - 11’
Commissioned by: Young Concert Artists
World Premiere: March 2021