Written for Kenneth
Enharmonic Records ENCD12-022
Sonata for Alto Saxophone & Piano (2000) 13’46”
1. Nice and simple 3'56 "
2. Very much alive 2'34 "
3. Ad libitum-Adagio simple 4'45 "
4. Perpetual Motorcycle (soon) 2'31 "
Kenneth Tse, alto saxophone
Mami Park, piano
(Live performance of July 10, 2003, Minneapolis, MN)

The Little Duo (2001) 8'29 "
5.	The Chase	2’26”
6.	The Chaise Lounge	3’55”
7. Fly 2'08 ′′
Melanie Tse, clarinet
Kenneth Tse, alto saxophone
(Recorded December 19, 2011, Air Time Studio)

Sonata for Soprano Saxophone & Piano (2006-7)	13’30”
8. Furious with fire 4'58 "
9. Slow but little motive 4'26 "
10. Very Lively 4'06 "
Kenneth Tse, soprano saxophone
Benjamin Boren, piano 
(Recorded December 20, 2011, Air Time Studio)

Fisherman of the Fragrant Harbor (2007)	4’24”
11. Andantino 4'24 "
Kenneth Tse, alto saxophone
Benjamin Boren, piano
(Recorded December 19, 2011, Air Time Studio)

Sonata for Baritone Saxophone & Piano (2008) 14’11”
12. Bolero Time 5'28 "
13. Funeral March Time 5'35 "
14. Tarantella time 3'08 "
Kenneth Tse, baritone saxophone
Benjamin Boren, piano
(Recorded December 21, 2011, Air Time Studio)

Paradosis (2010) 9'05 "
15.	Vivace-Andante-Allegro-
Slow-Cheerful-Lively 9'05 "
Stephen Page, soprano saxophone
Kenneth Tse, alto saxophone
Benjamin Boren, piano
(Recorded December 19, 2011, Air Time Studio)

Sonata for Tenor Saxophone & Piano (2011) 16’15”		
16. Moderate very 4'31 "
17. Very Lively: At Devil Rhythm 2'51 "
18.	Adagio	4’44”
19. Time of skill 4'09 "
Kenneth Tse, tenor saxophone
Benjamin Boren, piano
(Recorded December 22, 2011, Air Time Studio)

Written for Kenneth

Canfield: Tenor Sonata - Moderate

Zwei Akte for saxophones, harp, and two actors (1988)
by Mauricio Kagel
Performed by Kyle Hutchins, saxophones, and Amy Nam, harp
Twin Cities New Music Festival
Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, MN
July 8, 2021

Zwei Akte by Mauricio Kagel, performed by Kyle Hutchins and Amy Nam

For Flute, Cello and Electronics.

Composer: Sahar Helmi

Flute: Ali Choupani
Cello: Yasaman Koozehgar

Panic Attack

Richard III Opera: Act I Prologue
Richard III Opera: Act IV Duet and Aria
moduli mundi: concerto for saxophone and wind symphony in 3 movements
Petroglyph Dances: 9 movements for the Cross Town Trio

Apparitions II

Moduli Mundi for Alto Saxophone and Band: I. Pythagoras

Commissioned by the International Contemporary Ensemble/The Walden School Faculty Commissioning Project

Premiered by Ryan Muncy (saxophone) and Bridget Kibbey (harp) of the International Contemporary Ensemble
Louise Shonk Kelly Recital Hall, Dublin, NH, 13 July 2018

Steps, for soprano saxophone and harp (2018)

SoundBridge 2021 Virtual Festival (11-13 Nov 2021) 

Concert 8-SMCC artist-in-resident young Malaysian saxophonist Scarlet Gouk Yan Tong _"Malaysian Voices-VIII"

--Featuring SMCC artist-in-resident the young Malaysian saxophonist Ms Scarlet Gouk Yan Tong and her guest pianist Dr Poom Prommachart who will perform newly written works by 7 selected Malaysian young composers.

“Mujo” for tenor saxophone solo (2021) by Ooi Wei Chern

Flower petals fall, but the flower endures. The form perishes, but the being endures. ——Kaneko Daiei

Mujō is a Japanese word originated from Buddhist philosophy. By definition, mujō means impermanence. In Buddhism, all beings, without exception, are constantly in the state of mujō. They are not permanent, coming into being and dissolve. Driven by desire, the being was trapped in the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

To me, mujō inspires the artistic idea of constant transition. In this piece, the musical material is constantly morphing, symbolizing impermanence. Various character was formed by the constant changes; some changes subtle, while some are abrupt and contrasting, reflecting the multiple states of life. The piece was to be played quite freely to emphasize the sense of unpredictability.

Composed Sep 2022

Mujō 無常 for Tenor Saxophone Solo

Explorations is a piece that explores the linear ramifications of a harmonic cell that could be described in set theory terms as a [0148] set.  It can also be thought of as an augmented triad with one chromatic tone a half step away from one of the pitches of the chromatic triad.  The piece itself is spontaneous, lyrical, and should sound quasi-improvisatory.  It was written for an amazing saxophone player named Drew Hosler, and lasts about six minutes.

Explorations for Solo Unaccompanied Tenor Saxophone

Life Is A Fucking Party But There Is Nothing To Celebrate - Drew Joseph Holser (bari-sax)

Performed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Bowling Green Ohio on On the Surface: Sophomore Saxophone Recital

Andrew Hosler, tenor saxophone
Natalie Dehnhoff, piano

Music for Tenor Saxophone and Piano - M. William Karlins

Live performance of John Adams' Saxophone Concerto
Pat Posey, saxophone
Akina Motoyama, piano

Performed in a private coaching with John Adams
November 5, 2019

John Adams Saxophone Concerto

The Stages Of Being Trapped Indoors (performed By Colin I Nossek)

Hailed as “the ideal collaborator for new music” and praised for his “beautiful tone and technique“ by Brutal New Music Review, saxophonist and new music curator Drew Hosler (he/him/his) is an advocate for contemporary music. Drew has commissioned, premiered, and collaborated on over 150 pieces by award-winning composers such as Andrew Mead, Jamie Leigh Sampson, David Heinick, Matthew Kennedy, and Marilyn Shrude. His upcoming debut solo album, delta waves, features thirteen world premiere recordings of 21st century works for the tenor saxophone funded in part by the EXCEL Enterprise Fund and ArtsEngine. His 2020 self-released EP Hope Will Carry Us COVID-19: Music for Solo Tenor Saxophone features eleven world premiere recordings from composers all over the world. It was featured on WSMR Florida’s Classical Music Station’s Modern Notebook hosted by Tyler Kline.

Drew is an avid performer as a soloist. In 2022, he gave the world premiere of Josh Trentadue’s tenor saxophone concerto, To fly and to fall with conductor Kim Fleming and musicians of The University of Michigan. Additionally, he has performed concerti by Walter Mays and William Albright with the Bowling Green Philharmonia and the BGSU Concert Band under the baton of Alexander Popovici and Bruce Moss respectively. He has also performed a variety of music for solo saxophone at the New Music Gathering, University of Kansas New Music Guild, 15-Minutes-of-Fame, New Music Mosaic, Boston New Music Initiative, as well as various North American Saxophone Alliance Conferences. He was awarded prize at the 2022 Vivaldi International Music Competition, the 2021 Charleston International Music Competition’s Contemporary Music Competition, the 2022 London Classical Music Competition, and the 51st Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Competition in Music Performance in 2017. Drew has also performed with ensembles such as the Saginaw Eddy Concert Band and the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

Drew is a founding member, saxophonist, and artistic director for the new music ensemble, The _____ Experiment. To date, the ensemble has worked with composers to premiere over 30 works for various mixed chamber instrumentations. In March 2020, The _____ Experiment released their debut album, Conversations, which includes seven world premiere recordings from five different composers which was funded partially by the Running Start Competition through Michigan State University. They were the guest ensemble for Praecepta’s New Music Mini-Fest at BGSU’s College of Musical Arts where they performed 10 pieces including 7 world premieres by BGSU graduate students and alumni. The ensemble has performed across the country, including the Michigan State University College of Music, SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music, the Flint Institute of Music, and Narloch Piano Studio in Chicago. In addition, the ensemble was awarded multiple prizes through the Charleston International Music Competition’s 2021 Contemporary Music Competition. This includes first prize for their performance of Jasper Sussman’s …nice box! “Oh So Square“ for tenor saxophone and harp. Upcoming engagements include performances with New Music Chicago and the University of Florida. In addition, Drew currently serves as the Assistant Managing Director for the Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project. 

Drew holds a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance, a Master of Music in Chamber Music, and a Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance. He also holds a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from Bowling Green State University College of Music Arts. Prior to that, he studied at the Flint Institute of Music. His primary instructors have been Timothy McAllister, John Sampen, and Jeffrey Price.

Music for Tenor Saxophone and Piano - M. William Karlins

Andrew J. Hosler

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