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New Music

David Ramos is an advocate for the creation and performance of new music. Below are a list of premieres, commissions, and consortiums he has actively taken part in, as well as upcoming projects.

Alyssa Mena

New Work for Chamber Winds & Percussion

Commission

A new work by Cuban-American Composer Alyssa Mena (Date TBD). Commissioned by David Ramos.

Shea Butter Suite

Shea Butter Suite [Chamber Ensemble]

Consortium Member

A new work by Katahj Copley, celebrating aspects of Black music, particularly R&B, and the culture that envelops it.

Willie Cornish Jr.

New Work for Woodwind Ensemble & Percussion

Commission

A new work by composer Willie Cornish Jr., to be premiered March 29, 2026. Commissioned by David Ramos and the Frost Symphonic Winds.

William Owens

And With This New Day...

Consortium Performance

A new work for wind band by composer William Owens, inspired by the words of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. A performance from the University of Miami Frost Symphonic Winds will be led by conductor David Ramos on October 19, 2025.

David Ramos & Willie Cornish

Would Icarus Fly Again? [Wind Ensemble]

Premiere | June 5, 2024

Performed at the National Band Association 2024 Young Composer / Conductor Mentor Project by the United States Air Force Band, conducted by David Ramos.

Alex Charles

'Gain Soon for Bassoon and Men's Choir

Premiere | April 2019

A new work for bassoon and men's choir by composer Zoe Heflin. Premiered by bassoonist Alexander Charles and the Epsilon Iota Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, David Ramos conductor.

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