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With John Adams after the premiere of "Finding Time" with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

With John Adams after the premiere of "Finding Time" with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

At the American Academy in Rome after the premiere of "One-Way Trip" by the Berlin Philharmonic Scharoun Ensemble.

At the American Academy in Rome after the premiere of "One-Way Trip" by the Berlin Philharmonic Scharoun Ensemble.

With Martin Kuuskmann after the 2023 premiere of "Bassoon Concerto."

With Martin Kuuskmann after the 2023 premiere of "Bassoon Concerto."

Performing his "Elastic Loops" at Roma Tre University.

Performing his "Elastic Loops" at Roma Tre University.

With composers Thomas Newman, Derek Bermel, Kevin Puts and conductor Carolyn Kuan.

With composers Thomas Newman, Derek Bermel, Kevin Puts and conductor Carolyn Kuan.

At the World Saxophone Congress in Strasbourg, France.

At the World Saxophone Congress in Strasbourg, France.

Bowing a fender in a rehearsal of his "Clunker Concerto" with the American Composers Orchestra.

Bowing a fender in a rehearsal of his "Clunker Concerto" with the American Composers Orchestra.

Building a mock car with Line C3 Percussion for "Clunker Concerto."

Building a mock car with Line C3 Percussion for "Clunker Concerto."

Speaking at the Wild Shore Festival of New Music in Homer, AK.

Speaking at the Wild Shore Festival of New Music in Homer, AK.

Sean Friar 2019 headshot.

Sean Friar 2019 headshot.