Introduction

Hailed as 鈥渢he ideal collaborator for new music鈥� by Brutal New Music Review, and as a 鈥渘ew music virtuoso鈥� by Leslie Tate - saxophonist and new music curator Drew Hosler (he/him/his) is an advocate for contemporary music. Drew鈥檚 playing has been praised for its 鈥渂eautiful tone and technique鈥� by Brutal New Music Review and has been recognized for 鈥渉is unwavering commitment to bringing fresh, contemporary compositions to the forefront.鈥� by Local 4. Drew has commissioned, premiered, and collaborated on over 200 pieces by award-winning composers such as Andrew Mead, Jamie Leigh Sampson, David Heinick, Marilyn Shrude, Matthew Kennedy, Quinn Mason, and Gregory Wanamaker. His debut solo album, delta waves, features thirteen world premiere recordings of 21st century works for the tenor saxophone. Drew currently serves as the principal saxophonist of the Cleveland Winds and Cleveland Repertory Orchestra. Drew currently serves as a Saxophone Faculty, Chamber Music Faculty and Coordinator of Wind Studies for the Academy at the 58吃瓜网 as well as a Music Instructor for the Music Institute at the University of Akron.

Education

  • MM Saxophone Performance, University of Michigan
  • MM Chamber Music, University of Michigan
  • Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership Certificate, University of Michigan
  • BM Saxophone Performance, Bowling Green State University