2027 Ensemble-in-Residence: Cirrus Blue

Meet the contemporary woodwind quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon

Cirrus Blue is dedicated to creating new music through collaboration, curiosity, and artistic excellence. Bringing together musicians from universities across the United States, we partner closely with composers to commission, perform, and record works that expand the woodwind repertoire. Our work is rooted in exploration, shaped by open collaboration, and driven by a shared belief that the most meaningful music grows from genuine creative partnerships.

Julianna Eidle, flute
Paul Chinen, oboe
Bryce Newcomer, clarinet
Charlie Chadwell, saxophone
Andrea Baker, bassoon


Cirrus Blue will premiere a new work from 2027 Composer-in-Residence Sonia Morales-Matos at the 2027 Festival.