Saxophonist. Composer. Based in Long Beach, CA.

Alejandro Guardia, Jr. has been performing, educating, and composing for almost 2 decades now. His musical background started at the age of 11 when he was introduced to the Euphonium. He then expanded his musical limits to the Trombone and Tuba, and is currently an active studio musician in South Florida. Alejandro has studied privately with Calvin Jenkins and Jay Hunsberger along with performing in masterclasses for Brandon Jones, Gail Roberston, Jason Ham, Marc Dickman, and others. He has performed with several bands and orchestras in South Florida and was most recently appointed Principal Euphonium of the Miami Wind Symphony. Alejandro started composing music at the age of 15. Since then, his original works have been performed several times throughout the United States and is now gaining some interest in other countries. As an educator, He has been lucky enough to have both been taught by and taught along with some of the most talented educators in South Florida. This collection of experiences not only allowed him to grow as an educator, but also allowed him to understand the importance of fundamentals and how to motivate and inspire young musicians. This shows in his original music for marching band. Though most of the music will sound difficult and will wow the audience the primary focus of his work is good fundamental playing. This pedagogical approach to both teaching and writing allows for great musicianship in any ensemble whether they be indoors or outdoors. Alejandro is currently the Assistant Director of Bands at Miami Killian Senior High School and a member of the International Tuba and Euphonium Association, National Association for Music Education, American Society of Composers, Arrangers, and Publishers, American Federation of Musicians Local 655, and the Florida Bandmasters Association.

My name is Ryan and I'm a Colorado-based cellist and composer.

No Exit New Music Ensemble is a Contemporary Art Music Ensemble based in Cleveland, Ohio.

No Exit was founded by composer Timothy Beyer with the intent of serving as an outlet for the commission and performance of contemporary avant-garde concert music. No Exit is committed to promoting the works of living composers, particularly the music of young and emerging artists who haven't yet had either the opportunities or exposure of their better known counterparts. Our goal is to showcase exciting and important programing from composers around the world with a focus on presenting progressive music of composers in the Greater Cleveland area.

While it’s core group consists of a piano quartet, at times No Exit will be supplemented by other musicians and/or electronics in order to present a wide range of programing. It is our hope to provide our audience with a challenging and rewarding experience, and to do so at venues and in communities around Northeast Ohio, always free and open to the public.

No Exit is: 
Sean Gabriel, flute
Gunnar Owen Hirthe, clarinet
Cara Tweed, violin
James Rhodes, viola
Nick Diodore, cello
Nick Underhill, piano
Luke Rinderknecht, percussion

Timothy Beyer, artistic director, composer
James Praznik, co-artistic director, composer

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