Video: “Redbud Winter”
The video above is the new commission from the American Accordionists’ Association composed by Will Holshouser, the first commission to be performed on a world tour.”Redbud Winter” is performed by Eric Vloeimans, trumpet and Will Holshouser, accordionist and composer. “Redbud Winter”: a cold snap in early spring when the redbud trees begin to blossom (expression used in Tennessee). In memoriam Cynthia Shoemaker (1939 – 2021).This piece was commissioned by the American Accordionists’ Association (2021), and premiered at the AAA Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator – on July 30th 2021.

On May 14, 2023, Will Holshouser will present a solo accordion concert in Brooklyn. Will shares, “In an afternoon set of music at a lovely acoustic space. I’ve written a collection of solo accordion pieces over the years, many involving counterpoint and improvisation. I’ll include a couple of the folk tunes and hymns that are a constant inspiration to me in my composing and that have been especially meaningful to me over the last couple of years. A free glass of wine is included with admission (while supplies last). Space is limited so advance tickets are recommended: see Evenbrite ticket link posted in event discussion on Facebook.”

Will has also played with David Krakauer, Antony and the Johnsons, Martha Wainwright, Loudon Wainwright, Andy Statman, Phillip Johnston, Matt Munisteri & Brock Mumford, the Raymond Scott (tribute) Orchestrette, Roberto Rodriguez, Mark Morris Dance, New York City Ballet, Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, and many others. Will studied composition with Anthony Braxton and Bill Barron at Wesleyan University, where he received a grant to research Cajun and Creole music in Louisiana. After moving to New York in the early 1990s, he studied accordion with Dr. William Schimmel. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and daughter.

Will Holshouser is a veteran of the New York music scene who has performed all over the world with artists including violinist Regina Carter, clarinetist David Krakauer, and improvisers Han Bennink & Michael Moore as well as with his own projects. He has also performed with Antony & the Johnsons, Kiran Ahluwalia, Uri Caine, Guy Klucevsek, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, Martha Wainwright, Loudon Wainwright, Suzanne Vega, and others. Will studied accordion and composition with his mentor Dr. William Schimmel, and composition with Tania León, Dalit Warshaw, Anthony Braxton, and Bill Barron. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his family and teaches at Brooklyn College.

Concert location:
Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 2:PM
A.R.T. South Oxford Space, Great Room
138 S. Oxford Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-398-3078

$20 ($10 students/seniors)
includes a free glass of wine, while supplies last 
tickets at this Eventbrite link

For further information:
Will Holshouser

holshouserwill@gmail.com