Acclaimed Artist Brings Contemporary Works to Historic Venue Thomas Giles, Saxophone

Saturday July 12, 2025, 7:30p

Old School Baptist Church,

located at the intersection of Route 36 and Cartwright Road, Denver, NY

For more information: programs@roxburyartsgroup.org or visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org

DENVER – Roxbury Arts Group presents an intimate evening with internationally acclaimed saxophonist Thomas Giles on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the historic Old School Baptist Church. The concert will showcase Giles' expertise in contemporary saxophone repertoire, featuring works from his extensive collection of premieres and collaborations. Tickets and information for this are available with Tiered Equity Pricing at roxburyartsgroup.org.

Giles is returning to Old School Baptist Church, where he previously performed with the Zelos Quartet in 2023. This time, he presents an intimate solo performance that will showcase his individual artistry and the unique possibilities of unaccompanied saxophone. "Thomas Giles represents the cutting edge of contemporary saxophone performance, having premiered over 200 new works throughout his distinguished career," said Roxbury Arts Group Program Director, Rachel Condry. "We're thrilled to bring an artist of his caliber to our community for this special evening of innovative music."

Giles has worked closely with many of today's leading composers including Meredith Monk, David Lang, Charles Wuorinen, and the American indie-rock duo Wye Oak. Recent premieres include works by Augusta Read Thomas, Marc Mellits, and Nicola LeFanu. His growing body of solo repertoire explores the fascinating possibilities of simultaneity and the multi-limbic capacities of a single-wind performer. As a founding member of the Telos Consort, an ensemble-in-residence at the 92nd Street Y School of Music, Giles has performed with prestigious organizations including the London Royal Opera Co., New York City Opera Orchestra, Metropolis Ensemble, Contemporaneous, and New World Symphony. He held the baritone chair of the critically acclaimed MANA Quartet from 2012-2022. His performances have graced stages at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, SFJAZZ, and internationally at venues including Bachfest Leipzig, Utrecht Bartholomeus Gasthuis, and the Cité de la Musique de Strasbourg.

Come out to the beautiful Denver valley to hear Thomas Giles compelling performance on Saturday July 12, 2025 7:30p at the Old School Baptist Church. Tickets and information available at www.roxburyartsgroup.org and by calling 607-326-7908.

This performance is sponsored by Beaverdam Builders. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, the Tianaderrah Foundation, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and individual supporters.

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