Patchwork

Mutually interested in exploring a wide range of contemporary genres, Noa Even and Stephen Klunk formed Patchwork, a saxophone and drum set duo that collaborates with composers to build an eclectic body of new music for their unique instrumentation. The duo has been described as demonstrating "astonishingly tight ensemble” by ClevelandClassical.com and "creating the effect of a hybrid solo instrument" by I Care if You Listen. Since forming the group in 2013, Noa and Stephen have enjoyed the process of working with Osnat Netzer, Erin Rogers, Hong-Da Chin, Jonn Sokol, Eric Wubbels, Nick Didkovsky, Charlie Wilmoth, Dan Tramte, and numerous other composers whose music reflects diverse influences and styles. Patchwork’s self-titled debut album, which features five commissioned works, was released in May 2020 on New Focus Recordings.

Patchwork has been a guest ensemble on numerous college campuses, such as Peabody Conservatory, University of Texas–Austin, College-Conservatory of Music (University of Cincinnati), Washington University, and Ohio University, where they frequently combine performances with composer readings, master classes, and presentations. While Noa and Stephen primarily perform in the Rust Belt region, they have also brought their music to audiences in Canada and across the country. During the  2018-2019 season, Patchwork collaborated with Cleveland's No Exit New Music Ensemble on two world premieres by Ohio-based composers.