Spellbound
Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Wind Ensemble

Instrumentation: Saxophone quartet and wind ensemble,

Approximate wind ensemble instrumentation: piccolo, flute 1-2, oboe 1-2, English horn (opt.), clarinet 1-3, bass clarinet, bassoon 1-2, contrabassoon (opt.), alto saxophone 1-2, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet 1-4 (tpt 4 opt.), horn 1-4, trombone 1-2, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, double bass, timpani, percussion 1-5, piano​

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Duration: 12-15 minutes, split into three movements

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Difficulty: Professional saxophone quartet with Grade 4-5 wind ensemble

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Delivery: August 1, 2027, with the premiere performance occurring October 2027

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Consortium Participation: $750 buy-in due by August 1, 2027

• For the consortium fee, you will be contacted by Ashley Killam, who will issue a contract and invoice. Payment will be made directly to Gala Flagello.

• Payments can occur in one or two installments and may be made across the 26/27 and/or 27/28 fiscal years.

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Consortium Exclusivity: 

• ~Nois Exclusivity: Performances from Fall 2027- June 1, 2029, all consortium performances will feature ~Nois. For  all performances during this time, ~Nois is offering a discounted 2-day residency rate. Consortium members will be contacted by Jordan Lulloff of ~Nois to discuss logistics.

• Additional Exclusivity: Consortium members will receive an additional year of exclusivity through June 1,, 2030. During this time, consortium members can perform the work with any saxophone quartet they please.