Patagonia Winds champions new music for the wind quintet, performing its two recent commissions by Jasmine Arielle Barnes and Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda.
Both composers will be in attendance to share their unique stories and provide a valuable look at the creative commissioning partnership.
Presented as part of the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention
Saturday, February 14, 2026
2:00pm
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel
13869 Park Center Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
Experience the vibrant artistry of today’s leading Black composers in an evening of powerful storytelling through wind quintet.
From Valerie Coleman’s beloved landscapes to the recent commissioned work by Jasmine Arielle Barnes, this program weaves together Caribbean folklore, American roots, and soaring contemporary voices.
Featuring music by four living composers alongside Lina Blanchet’s enchanting Haitian Folk Tale, this concert celebrates the creators shaping classical music’s present and future.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
7pm
Lutheran Village at Millers Grant
9000 Fathers Legacy, Ellicott City, MD 21042
We are absolutely thrilled to unveil our newest commission: the enchanting “Celtic Christmas Suite,” a vibrant and heartwarming arrangement of four beloved Celtic Christmas melodies by the celebrated composer Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda!
This unique work promises to be the perfect soundtrack for your holiday seasonāa fusion of the timeless elegance of classical music with the rich, infectious spirit of Celtic folk tradition. Imagine the beautiful, familiar carols woven into a breathtaking wind quintet tapestry.
We invite you to join us in bringing this captivating new music to life! Your contribution will directly support the creation of a new work of art by a Mid-Atlantic composer, the costs of production, and ensure a spectacular premiere performance.
Support New Music: Contribute Today
To thank you for your generosity, we’ve created three exclusive levels of support, each offering a special way to connect with the music and the artists:
| Contribution Level | Exclusive Perk |
| Harp Level ($100+) | Receive our exclusive, high-quality recording of the Celtic Christmas Suite before it is released to the public! Listen to the magic from the comfort of your home. |
| Holly Level ($250+) | All Harp Level perks, PLUS a reserved seat at the world premiere performance on December 15th! Experience the excitement live. |
| Mistletoe Level ($500+) | All Holly Level perks, PLUS a pair of reserved seats at the premiere, and an exclusive invitation to the post-concert champagne celebration with the performers! |
Help us launch the magical “Celtic Christmas Suite” on December 15th! Click below to choose your support level and claim your exclusive donor perks.
Thank you for being the heart of this project and for helping us share the joy of new classical music!
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