Evenings of Note at Oxmoor Farm with SymbiosisDuo

Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025 when SymbiosisDuo performs in the Oxmoor Library.

SymbiosisDuo is unique, in that it features both tuba and euphonium in equal roles and in a variety of settings.

Dr. Gail Robertson (euphonium) and Dr. Stacy Baker (tuba) formed SymbiosisDuo in 2007, and released albums Symbiosis in 2009, Playground in 2015. The duo was featured at the 2017 Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Festival, the 2019 International Tuba Euphonium Conference, and traveled to Japan for the 2024 International Women’s Brass Conference. They released their 3rd album "Dreams, Dances, and Destinations" in 2024.

The duo chose the name "SYMBIOSISDUO" from the concert duet written for them by composer Chris Sharp. "Symbiosis is defined as, 'A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence'...The technical and range requirements for each solo instrument are comparable, suggesting a 'separate but equal' relationship." This is an innovative and challenging approach to duet writing for tuba and euphonium producing "the symbiosis effect," as the tuba is not relegated to an accompanying role, but is equal in all aspects of music with the other voice in the duo, the euphonium."

What you will hear is a broad selection of music, very tasteful playing, fresh arrangements and compositions, and, yes, some impressive technique all with the backdrop of the beautiful library at Oxmoor Farm.

Tickets are $50. Only 80 in-person tickets will be sold for indoor concerts.

In addition to great music, guests will enjoy drinks and appetizers before the concert.

Pre-concert reception begins at 7:30pm and the concert at 8:00pm.

Media Sponsor: WUOL 90.5

Reception sponsor: Robin Penick & Chris Zaborowski

Piano Tuner: The Piano Shop

Host or Publisher Oxmoor Farm Foundation