9 Horses, the epitome of a 21st-century musical ensemble-in-residence this fall.



In 2016 the trio — Joe Brent, mandolin/ composer/arranger; 2018 Grammy-nominated Sara Caswell, violin; and Shawn Conley, bass — won the 21st-Century Musician Initiative's LAUNCH: Emerging Artist Competition which celebrates talented innovators who collaborate across genres, art forms and see the audience as an active partner in their success.



"You could say the musicians of 9 Horses didn’t come together by accident. We wanted to be in a group in which we could express the full range of our influences," Brent said, noting that in today's world, music lovers have unlimited exposure to different musical styles. "We reflect that eclecticism in the music we play. I'm thrilled by the virtuosity in classical performance, by the power of a rock concert, and the humor and immediacy of folk music."



After three years of performing and giving workshops across the United States and internationally, 9 Horses will bring its eclectic music to the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory for a guest artist residency. The ensemble comes from a collective background that includes classical, jazz, folk and music from around the world. The trio juxtaposes music from these many genres and styles with Brent's original compositions.





The 9 Horses residency is sponsored by Scott & Julie Mawaka.



