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Innovative chamber ensemble performed at Eastman\u2019s Centennial celebration and campaign kickoff event April 29th <\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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The Sequoia Reed Quintet (left to right): Gwen Goodman \u201922E, oboe; Trevor Chu \u201922E, saxophone; Harrison Short \u201922E, bassoon; Michael Miller \u201922E, clarinet; and Julianna Darby \u201921E (MM), bass clarinet<\/p><\/div>\n
California\u2019s giant redwoods inspired this group of Eastman School of Music students to name itself the Sequoia Reed Quintet. \u201cSequoias are the biggest trees in the world,\u201d says Harrison Short ’22E, an applied music major and the group\u2019s bassoonist. \u201cThey are also different from other trees, just like we are different from other quintets in that all of our instruments require a double or single reed. Our music is powerful, too\u2014so like a big tree, we have a big sound.\u201d<\/p>\n
A typical, traditional woodwind quintet is comprised of a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, but the reed quintet includes an oboe, clarinet, bassoon, bass clarinet, and saxophone. The instruments are combined in such a way to inspire a grittier sound than a wind quintet, and are more diverse in tone than a saxophone quartet. For instance, the rumbling sound of the bass clarinet and bassoon paired together creates striking intensity, while, for example, the ability of the oboe and clarinet to float delicately over the group speaks to this ensemble\u2019s incredible versatility.<\/p>\n
The Sequoia Reed Quintet is comprised of saxophonist Trevor Chu \u201922E; bass clarinetist Julianna Darby \u201921E (MM); oboist Gwen Goodman \u201922E; Michael Miller \u201922E; and Short. \u201cPlaying in this chamber group of only five members requires a strong artistic and interpersonal connection,\u201d says Goodman. \u201cFor us, this is where the magic happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
How they met<\/h2>\n
Sequoia Reed Quintet\u2019s original members all met as first-year students. That\u2019s when the school places students in required chamber ensembles. A few of the group\u2019s founding members quickly connected, excited by the potential of the kind of music they wanted to make together. They found a faculty coach, Professor Chien-Kwan Lin\u2014who is also the founding director of the Eastman Saxophone Project\u2014and have since recruited other members.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis group is so self-motivated and eager to learn,\u201d says Lin. \u201cThey\u2019ve been giving their all since day one and never backed off from the tedious, nitty-gritty work involved in perfecting their music\u2014this makes working with them truly rewarding.”<\/p>\n
A performance milestone<\/h2>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SQR-1000w-300x200.jpg\")
The Sequoia Reed Quintet at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall<\/p><\/div>\n
Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music, surprised Sequoia when he invited them to perform at the school\u2019s centennial celebration and campaign kickoff event on Thursday, April 29.<\/p>\n
The quintet played two pieces that evening. The first was \u201cPraeludium,\u201d a movement from the Holberg Suite<\/em>, which was originally arranged for the piano. Short notes that a reed quintet from The Netherlands called Calefax has taken a lead role arranging classical pieces for other reed quintets. They\u2019ve published those arrangements, too, which gives Sequoia and the small community of reed quintets around the world access to a variety of great music arranged specifically for their instruments.<\/p>\nThe quintet\u2019s second piece was a fast-paced version of \u201cCherry,\u201d a movement from Splinter, <\/em>written by Marc Mellits \u201988E. Each of the eight movements from Mellits\u2019 work is named after a tree, which makes this an apt piece for Sequoia to perform. \u201c\u2018Cherry\u2019 is really fun to play,\u201d adds Short. \u201cIt\u2019s imbued with a driving rhythm and pop music energy that most audiences really like.\u201d<\/p>\nGoodman enjoys the group\u2019s passion for interpreting any genre of music and doing so at the highest level. \u201cWhether an arrangement of a romantic orchestral work like Grieg\u2019s\u00a0Holberg Suite<\/em>, or a piece specifically written for this instrumentation such as Mellits\u2019\u00a0Splinter<\/em>, we love to dig in and really fine tune every detail,\u201d she says.<\/p>\nInnovating during a tough year<\/h2>\n
Since the pandemic hit, Sequoia has not performed publicly. Like all Eastman students, they were sent home last year and had to find other ways to hone their craft, remotely and safely. This newfound way of working together prompted them to reach out to a Swiss reed quintet called Reeds in Motion with whom they collaborated on Dvorak\u2019s \u201cSerenade for Winds,\u201d which Short arranged:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]\u201cBy collaborating on this piece, we showed how music can connect us all, even with an ocean between us,\u201d adds Short. In addition and in lieu of public performances, Sequoia has entered several competitions this year and they also welcomed a new bass clarinetist.<\/p>\n
Although they do rehearse, playing together is much different than it was pre-COVID. For instance, they book 90-minute rehearsals in which they actually play together for just 60 minutes. They play 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, then 30 minutes on again, allowing them to take a required break to purify the air for health and safety reasons. They also use a bell cover on the ends of their instruments as an additional safety precautions.<\/p>\n
“The Sequoia Reed Quintet sets high expectations for itself,\u201d adds Lin. \u201cThis takes a tremendous amount of dedication and individual work\u2014the way these young musicians make sacrifices in order to lift each other up is really inspiring for their peers.”<\/p>\n
Both young and old<\/h2>\n
The quintet\u2019s members appreciate that Eastman is steeped in tradition yet embraces new ideas and approaches to music. Sequoia is committed to both, too, and is focused on keeping history\u2019s musical foundation alive and putting a modern spin on classical music.<\/p>\n
So, far it\u2019s working well for the group. The Sequoia Reed Quintet also benefits from each member\u2019s personal\u2014and quite varied\u2014tastes in music. Some bring their passion for Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven to the table, while others offer insights gained from listening to experimental music and independent collaborations.<\/p>\n
\u201cReed quintets like ours are both young and old,\u201d says Short. \u201cWe thrive on both tradition and innovation, just like Eastman.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619741122098{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”]For more on the Sequoia Reed Quintet, follow @SequoiaReeds on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. Here\u2019s an additional article<\/a> on the group.<\/span><\/p>\nLearn more about the Eastman School of Music\u2019s Centennial Campaign<\/a> and help celebrate a century of artistry, scholarship, leadership, and community. Get involved<\/a>, too\u2014compose a fanfare, attend an event, tell us your story, and follow Eastman on social media.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1617128595217{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #787878 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n\u2014<\/em> Kristine Thompson, April 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”125px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Innovative chamber ensemble performed at Eastman\u2019s Centennial celebration and campaign kickoff event April 29th <\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The Sequoia Reed Quintet (left to right): Gwen Goodman \u201922E, oboe; Trevor Chu \u201922E, saxophone; Harrison Short \u201922E, bassoon; Michael Miller \u201922E, clarinet; and Julianna Darby \u201921E (MM), bass clarinet<\/p><\/div>\n
California\u2019s giant redwoods inspired this group of Eastman School of Music students to name itself the Sequoia Reed Quintet. \u201cSequoias are the biggest trees in the world,\u201d says Harrison Short ’22E, an applied music major and the group\u2019s bassoonist. \u201cThey are also different from other trees, just like we are different from other quintets in that all of our instruments require a double or single reed. Our music is powerful, too\u2014so like a big tree, we have a big sound.\u201d<\/p>\n
A typical, traditional woodwind quintet is comprised of a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, but the reed quintet includes an oboe, clarinet, bassoon, bass clarinet, and saxophone. The instruments are combined in such a way to inspire a grittier sound than a wind quintet, and are more diverse in tone than a saxophone quartet. For instance, the rumbling sound of the bass clarinet and bassoon paired together creates striking intensity, while, for example, the ability of the oboe and clarinet to float delicately over the group speaks to this ensemble\u2019s incredible versatility.<\/p>\n
The Sequoia Reed Quintet is comprised of saxophonist Trevor Chu \u201922E; bass clarinetist Julianna Darby \u201921E (MM); oboist Gwen Goodman \u201922E; Michael Miller \u201922E; and Short. \u201cPlaying in this chamber group of only five members requires a strong artistic and interpersonal connection,\u201d says Goodman. \u201cFor us, this is where the magic happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
How they met<\/h2>\n
Sequoia Reed Quintet\u2019s original members all met as first-year students. That\u2019s when the school places students in required chamber ensembles. A few of the group\u2019s founding members quickly connected, excited by the potential of the kind of music they wanted to make together. They found a faculty coach, Professor Chien-Kwan Lin\u2014who is also the founding director of the Eastman Saxophone Project\u2014and have since recruited other members.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis group is so self-motivated and eager to learn,\u201d says Lin. \u201cThey\u2019ve been giving their all since day one and never backed off from the tedious, nitty-gritty work involved in perfecting their music\u2014this makes working with them truly rewarding.”<\/p>\n
A performance milestone<\/h2>\nThe Sequoia Reed Quintet at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall<\/p><\/div>\n
Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music, surprised Sequoia when he invited them to perform at the school\u2019s centennial celebration and campaign kickoff event on Thursday, April 29.<\/p>\n
The quintet played two pieces that evening. The first was \u201cPraeludium,\u201d a movement from the Holberg Suite<\/em>, which was originally arranged for the piano. Short notes that a reed quintet from The Netherlands called Calefax has taken a lead role arranging classical pieces for other reed quintets. They\u2019ve published those arrangements, too, which gives Sequoia and the small community of reed quintets around the world access to a variety of great music arranged specifically for their instruments.<\/p>\nThe quintet\u2019s second piece was a fast-paced version of \u201cCherry,\u201d a movement from Splinter, <\/em>written by Marc Mellits \u201988E. Each of the eight movements from Mellits\u2019 work is named after a tree, which makes this an apt piece for Sequoia to perform. \u201c\u2018Cherry\u2019 is really fun to play,\u201d adds Short. \u201cIt\u2019s imbued with a driving rhythm and pop music energy that most audiences really like.\u201d<\/p>\nGoodman enjoys the group\u2019s passion for interpreting any genre of music and doing so at the highest level. \u201cWhether an arrangement of a romantic orchestral work like Grieg\u2019s\u00a0Holberg Suite<\/em>, or a piece specifically written for this instrumentation such as Mellits\u2019\u00a0Splinter<\/em>, we love to dig in and really fine tune every detail,\u201d she says.<\/p>\nInnovating during a tough year<\/h2>\n
Since the pandemic hit, Sequoia has not performed publicly. Like all Eastman students, they were sent home last year and had to find other ways to hone their craft, remotely and safely. This newfound way of working together prompted them to reach out to a Swiss reed quintet called Reeds in Motion with whom they collaborated on Dvorak\u2019s \u201cSerenade for Winds,\u201d which Short arranged:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]\u201cBy collaborating on this piece, we showed how music can connect us all, even with an ocean between us,\u201d adds Short. In addition and in lieu of public performances, Sequoia has entered several competitions this year and they also welcomed a new bass clarinetist.<\/p>\n
Although they do rehearse, playing together is much different than it was pre-COVID. For instance, they book 90-minute rehearsals in which they actually play together for just 60 minutes. They play 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, then 30 minutes on again, allowing them to take a required break to purify the air for health and safety reasons. They also use a bell cover on the ends of their instruments as an additional safety precautions.<\/p>\n
“The Sequoia Reed Quintet sets high expectations for itself,\u201d adds Lin. \u201cThis takes a tremendous amount of dedication and individual work\u2014the way these young musicians make sacrifices in order to lift each other up is really inspiring for their peers.”<\/p>\n
Both young and old<\/h2>\n
The quintet\u2019s members appreciate that Eastman is steeped in tradition yet embraces new ideas and approaches to music. Sequoia is committed to both, too, and is focused on keeping history\u2019s musical foundation alive and putting a modern spin on classical music.<\/p>\n
So, far it\u2019s working well for the group. The Sequoia Reed Quintet also benefits from each member\u2019s personal\u2014and quite varied\u2014tastes in music. Some bring their passion for Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven to the table, while others offer insights gained from listening to experimental music and independent collaborations.<\/p>\n
\u201cReed quintets like ours are both young and old,\u201d says Short. \u201cWe thrive on both tradition and innovation, just like Eastman.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619741122098{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”]For more on the Sequoia Reed Quintet, follow @SequoiaReeds on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. Here\u2019s an additional article<\/a> on the group.<\/span><\/p>\nLearn more about the Eastman School of Music\u2019s Centennial Campaign<\/a> and help celebrate a century of artistry, scholarship, leadership, and community. Get involved<\/a>, too\u2014compose a fanfare, attend an event, tell us your story, and follow Eastman on social media.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1617128595217{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #787878 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n\u2014<\/em> Kristine Thompson, April 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”125px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_image=”31312″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”300px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text] Blending the old and the new: the Sequoia Reed Quintet [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_column_text] Blending the old and the new: the Sequoia…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"wp_mapbox_gl_js_media":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31222","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31222"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33292,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31222\/revisions\/33292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The Sequoia Reed Quintet (left to right): Gwen Goodman \u201922E, oboe; Trevor Chu \u201922E, saxophone; Harrison Short \u201922E, bassoon; Michael Miller \u201922E, clarinet; and Julianna Darby \u201921E (MM), bass clarinet<\/p><\/div>\n
California\u2019s giant redwoods inspired this group of Eastman School of Music students to name itself the Sequoia Reed Quintet. \u201cSequoias are the biggest trees in the world,\u201d says Harrison Short ’22E, an applied music major and the group\u2019s bassoonist. \u201cThey are also different from other trees, just like we are different from other quintets in that all of our instruments require a double or single reed. Our music is powerful, too\u2014so like a big tree, we have a big sound.\u201d<\/p>\n
A typical, traditional woodwind quintet is comprised of a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, but the reed quintet includes an oboe, clarinet, bassoon, bass clarinet, and saxophone. The instruments are combined in such a way to inspire a grittier sound than a wind quintet, and are more diverse in tone than a saxophone quartet. For instance, the rumbling sound of the bass clarinet and bassoon paired together creates striking intensity, while, for example, the ability of the oboe and clarinet to float delicately over the group speaks to this ensemble\u2019s incredible versatility.<\/p>\n
The Sequoia Reed Quintet is comprised of saxophonist Trevor Chu \u201922E; bass clarinetist Julianna Darby \u201921E (MM); oboist Gwen Goodman \u201922E; Michael Miller \u201922E; and Short. \u201cPlaying in this chamber group of only five members requires a strong artistic and interpersonal connection,\u201d says Goodman. \u201cFor us, this is where the magic happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
How they met<\/h2>\n
Sequoia Reed Quintet\u2019s original members all met as first-year students. That\u2019s when the school places students in required chamber ensembles. A few of the group\u2019s founding members quickly connected, excited by the potential of the kind of music they wanted to make together. They found a faculty coach, Professor Chien-Kwan Lin\u2014who is also the founding director of the Eastman Saxophone Project\u2014and have since recruited other members.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis group is so self-motivated and eager to learn,\u201d says Lin. \u201cThey\u2019ve been giving their all since day one and never backed off from the tedious, nitty-gritty work involved in perfecting their music\u2014this makes working with them truly rewarding.”<\/p>\n
A performance milestone<\/h2>\nThe Sequoia Reed Quintet at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall<\/p><\/div>\n
Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music, surprised Sequoia when he invited them to perform at the school\u2019s centennial celebration and campaign kickoff event on Thursday, April 29.<\/p>\n
The quintet played two pieces that evening. The first was \u201cPraeludium,\u201d a movement from the Holberg Suite<\/em>, which was originally arranged for the piano. Short notes that a reed quintet from The Netherlands called Calefax has taken a lead role arranging classical pieces for other reed quintets. They\u2019ve published those arrangements, too, which gives Sequoia and the small community of reed quintets around the world access to a variety of great music arranged specifically for their instruments.<\/p>\nThe quintet\u2019s second piece was a fast-paced version of \u201cCherry,\u201d a movement from Splinter, <\/em>written by Marc Mellits \u201988E. Each of the eight movements from Mellits\u2019 work is named after a tree, which makes this an apt piece for Sequoia to perform. \u201c\u2018Cherry\u2019 is really fun to play,\u201d adds Short. \u201cIt\u2019s imbued with a driving rhythm and pop music energy that most audiences really like.\u201d<\/p>\nGoodman enjoys the group\u2019s passion for interpreting any genre of music and doing so at the highest level. \u201cWhether an arrangement of a romantic orchestral work like Grieg\u2019s\u00a0Holberg Suite<\/em>, or a piece specifically written for this instrumentation such as Mellits\u2019\u00a0Splinter<\/em>, we love to dig in and really fine tune every detail,\u201d she says.<\/p>\nInnovating during a tough year<\/h2>\n
Since the pandemic hit, Sequoia has not performed publicly. Like all Eastman students, they were sent home last year and had to find other ways to hone their craft, remotely and safely. This newfound way of working together prompted them to reach out to a Swiss reed quintet called Reeds in Motion with whom they collaborated on Dvorak\u2019s \u201cSerenade for Winds,\u201d which Short arranged:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]\u201cBy collaborating on this piece, we showed how music can connect us all, even with an ocean between us,\u201d adds Short. In addition and in lieu of public performances, Sequoia has entered several competitions this year and they also welcomed a new bass clarinetist.<\/p>\n
Although they do rehearse, playing together is much different than it was pre-COVID. For instance, they book 90-minute rehearsals in which they actually play together for just 60 minutes. They play 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, then 30 minutes on again, allowing them to take a required break to purify the air for health and safety reasons. They also use a bell cover on the ends of their instruments as an additional safety precautions.<\/p>\n
“The Sequoia Reed Quintet sets high expectations for itself,\u201d adds Lin. \u201cThis takes a tremendous amount of dedication and individual work\u2014the way these young musicians make sacrifices in order to lift each other up is really inspiring for their peers.”<\/p>\n
Both young and old<\/h2>\n
The quintet\u2019s members appreciate that Eastman is steeped in tradition yet embraces new ideas and approaches to music. Sequoia is committed to both, too, and is focused on keeping history\u2019s musical foundation alive and putting a modern spin on classical music.<\/p>\n
So, far it\u2019s working well for the group. The Sequoia Reed Quintet also benefits from each member\u2019s personal\u2014and quite varied\u2014tastes in music. Some bring their passion for Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven to the table, while others offer insights gained from listening to experimental music and independent collaborations.<\/p>\n
\u201cReed quintets like ours are both young and old,\u201d says Short. \u201cWe thrive on both tradition and innovation, just like Eastman.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619741122098{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”]For more on the Sequoia Reed Quintet, follow @SequoiaReeds on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. Here\u2019s an additional article<\/a> on the group.<\/span><\/p>\nLearn more about the Eastman School of Music\u2019s Centennial Campaign<\/a> and help celebrate a century of artistry, scholarship, leadership, and community. Get involved<\/a>, too\u2014compose a fanfare, attend an event, tell us your story, and follow Eastman on social media.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1617128595217{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #787878 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n\u2014<\/em> Kristine Thompson, April 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”125px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The Sequoia Reed Quintet at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall<\/p><\/div>\n
Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music, surprised Sequoia when he invited them to perform at the school\u2019s centennial celebration and campaign kickoff event on Thursday, April 29.<\/p>\n
The quintet played two pieces that evening. The first was \u201cPraeludium,\u201d a movement from the Holberg Suite<\/em>, which was originally arranged for the piano. Short notes that a reed quintet from The Netherlands called Calefax has taken a lead role arranging classical pieces for other reed quintets. They\u2019ve published those arrangements, too, which gives Sequoia and the small community of reed quintets around the world access to a variety of great music arranged specifically for their instruments.<\/p>\n The quintet\u2019s second piece was a fast-paced version of \u201cCherry,\u201d a movement from Splinter, <\/em>written by Marc Mellits \u201988E. Each of the eight movements from Mellits\u2019 work is named after a tree, which makes this an apt piece for Sequoia to perform. \u201c\u2018Cherry\u2019 is really fun to play,\u201d adds Short. \u201cIt\u2019s imbued with a driving rhythm and pop music energy that most audiences really like.\u201d<\/p>\n Goodman enjoys the group\u2019s passion for interpreting any genre of music and doing so at the highest level. \u201cWhether an arrangement of a romantic orchestral work like Grieg\u2019s\u00a0Holberg Suite<\/em>, or a piece specifically written for this instrumentation such as Mellits\u2019\u00a0Splinter<\/em>, we love to dig in and really fine tune every detail,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Since the pandemic hit, Sequoia has not performed publicly. Like all Eastman students, they were sent home last year and had to find other ways to hone their craft, remotely and safely. This newfound way of working together prompted them to reach out to a Swiss reed quintet called Reeds in Motion with whom they collaborated on Dvorak\u2019s \u201cSerenade for Winds,\u201d which Short arranged:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]\u201cBy collaborating on this piece, we showed how music can connect us all, even with an ocean between us,\u201d adds Short. In addition and in lieu of public performances, Sequoia has entered several competitions this year and they also welcomed a new bass clarinetist.<\/p>\n Although they do rehearse, playing together is much different than it was pre-COVID. For instance, they book 90-minute rehearsals in which they actually play together for just 60 minutes. They play 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, then 30 minutes on again, allowing them to take a required break to purify the air for health and safety reasons. They also use a bell cover on the ends of their instruments as an additional safety precautions.<\/p>\n “The Sequoia Reed Quintet sets high expectations for itself,\u201d adds Lin. \u201cThis takes a tremendous amount of dedication and individual work\u2014the way these young musicians make sacrifices in order to lift each other up is really inspiring for their peers.”<\/p>\n The quintet\u2019s members appreciate that Eastman is steeped in tradition yet embraces new ideas and approaches to music. Sequoia is committed to both, too, and is focused on keeping history\u2019s musical foundation alive and putting a modern spin on classical music.<\/p>\n So, far it\u2019s working well for the group. The Sequoia Reed Quintet also benefits from each member\u2019s personal\u2014and quite varied\u2014tastes in music. Some bring their passion for Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven to the table, while others offer insights gained from listening to experimental music and independent collaborations.<\/p>\n \u201cReed quintets like ours are both young and old,\u201d says Short. \u201cWe thrive on both tradition and innovation, just like Eastman.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619741122098{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”]For more on the Sequoia Reed Quintet, follow @SequoiaReeds on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. Here\u2019s an additional article<\/a> on the group.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about the Eastman School of Music\u2019s Centennial Campaign<\/a> and help celebrate a century of artistry, scholarship, leadership, and community. Get involved<\/a>, too\u2014compose a fanfare, attend an event, tell us your story, and follow Eastman on social media.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1617128595217{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #787878 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n \u2014<\/em> Kristine Thompson, April 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”125px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_image=”31312″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”300px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text] Blending the old and the new: the Sequoia Reed Quintet [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_column_text] Blending the old and the new: the Sequoia…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"wp_mapbox_gl_js_media":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31222","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31222"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33292,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31222\/revisions\/33292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/eastman-centennial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Innovating during a tough year<\/h2>\n
Both young and old<\/h2>\n