New music ensemble loadbang's unique lung-powered instrumentation has provoked diverse responses from composers, resulting in a broad stylistic palette ranging from wordless microtonal meditations to broad political satire. In its Houston debut, loadbang performs recent works by cutting-edge young composers and the world premiere of Alphabetical Ashbery by celebrated composer Charles Wuorinen to texts by poet John Ashbery, co-commissioned by Da Camera. T

loadbang members include Carlos Cordeiro, bass clarinet; Jeffrey Gavett, baritone voice; Andy Kozar, trumpet; and Will Lang, trombone.