Upcoming and Recent Events
7 July 2026
International Double Reed Society Convention
Includes the premiere of Five Memory Sketches for three bassoons by Strawn commissioned by Kathleen Moran.
Details TBA
Oxford, OH
Includes the premiere of Five Memory Sketches for three bassoons by Strawn commissioned by Kathleen Moran.
Details TBA
Oxford, OH
8-16 June 2026
Newfound Chamber Winds Summer Music Festival: Tidewater Composition Workshop
Strawn will attend as a composition fellow and work with composers David Biedenbender, Danielle Fisher, Viet Cuong, and Stacy Garrop.
Norfolk, VA
Strawn will attend as a composition fellow and work with composers David Biedenbender, Danielle Fisher, Viet Cuong, and Stacy Garrop.
Norfolk, VA
7 May 2026
Walnut Hills High School Wind Ensemble Concert
Features the premiere of Guiding Light by Strawn. Commissioned by the premiering ensemble, Richard Canter, director.
Walnut Hills High School Auditorium
Cincinnati, OH
Features the premiere of Guiding Light by Strawn. Commissioned by the premiering ensemble, Richard Canter, director.
Walnut Hills High School Auditorium
Cincinnati, OH
1-3 May 2026
NKU Dance '26: Shift
Includes the premiere of Fracture and Fathom for two pianos and three dancers by Strawn in collaboration with choreographer, Heather Britt.
Corbett Theatre
Northern Kentucky University
7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Includes the premiere of Fracture and Fathom for two pianos and three dancers by Strawn in collaboration with choreographer, Heather Britt.
Corbett Theatre
Northern Kentucky University
7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Saturday and Sunday.
13 March 2026
North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Biennial Conference
The CCM Saxophone Ensemble will perform Strawn's Garde Républicaine.
Recital Hall 120
The Ohio State University
4:30 pm
The CCM Saxophone Ensemble will perform Strawn's Garde Républicaine.
Recital Hall 120
The Ohio State University
4:30 pm
11 March 2026
University of Cincinnati Libraries & the Elliston Poetry Room: Poetry Stacked
Poetry readings by three Cincinnati poets with musical accompaniment. Strawn will accompany Dr. Taylor Byas as she reads her work.
Albino Gorno Memorial (CCM) Library
600 Blegen Library
4:00 pm
Poetry readings by three Cincinnati poets with musical accompaniment. Strawn will accompany Dr. Taylor Byas as she reads her work.
Albino Gorno Memorial (CCM) Library
600 Blegen Library
4:00 pm
7 February 2026
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Concert includes the premiere of Strawn's Flowers From Vincent.
Greaves Concert Hall
Northern Kentucky University
7:30 pm
Concert includes the premiere of Strawn's Flowers From Vincent.
Greaves Concert Hall
Northern Kentucky University
7:30 pm
January-February
Ian Dabin Jung DMA Saxophone Recital
Features the premiere of Strawn's Crimson Bright.
Details TBA
Features the premiere of Strawn's Crimson Bright.
Details TBA
3 October 2025
2 May 2025
CCM Graduation Convocation
Includes a performance of Strawn's Folk Song.
Corbett Auditorium
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
10:00 am
Includes a performance of Strawn's Folk Song.
Corbett Auditorium
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
10:00 am
28 April 2025
Josh Duebber Senior Saxophone Recital
Features a performance of Strawn's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano.
All Saints Episcopal Church
Cincinnati, OH
7:30 pm
Features a performance of Strawn's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano.
All Saints Episcopal Church
Cincinnati, OH
7:30 pm
20 April 2025
Student Symphony Orchestra: University of Southern California
Includes a performance of Strawn's In Transit.
Bovard Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
7:00 pm
Includes a performance of Strawn's In Transit.
Bovard Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
7:00 pm
10 April 2025
Senior Composition Recital
An entire evening of Strawn's music. The program includes: Folk Song, In Memoriam, the Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, and Be Still, featuring a performance of Inhibitions by choreographer Celeste Lau.
Patricia Corbett Theater
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
6:45 pm
An entire evening of Strawn's music. The program includes: Folk Song, In Memoriam, the Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, and Be Still, featuring a performance of Inhibitions by choreographer Celeste Lau.
Patricia Corbett Theater
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
6:45 pm
6-8 March 2025
CCM Dance: Student Choreographers' Showcase
Includes Inhibitions by choreographer Celeste Lau featuring Be Still by Strawn.
Cohen Family Studio Theater
University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
8 pm Thursday-Saturday, 2 pm Saturday.
Includes Inhibitions by choreographer Celeste Lau featuring Be Still by Strawn.
Cohen Family Studio Theater
University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
8 pm Thursday-Saturday, 2 pm Saturday.
22 February 2025
North American Saxophone Alliance Region 5 Conference
Dr. Carly Hood and Dr. Michael Delfín will perform Strawn's Sonata for Saxophone and Piano.
Mary Emery Hall 3250
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
10:00 am
Dr. Carly Hood and Dr. Michael Delfín will perform Strawn's Sonata for Saxophone and Piano.
Mary Emery Hall 3250
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
10:00 am
21 February 2025
CCM Wind Symphony - North American Saxophone Alliance Region 5 Conference
Featuring the world premiere of Strawn's Confluence: Symphony No. 1 for Band.
Corbett Auditorium
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
7:30 pm
Featuring the world premiere of Strawn's Confluence: Symphony No. 1 for Band.
Corbett Auditorium
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
7:30 pm