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ABOUT DENSITY FELLOWS

​​​​​​​​​​We launched the Density Fellows program in 2023 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of

the Density 2036 project! The program supports an international cohort of emerging flutists in a
one-year fellowship focused on the performance and recording of repertoire in the Density
catalog. Fellows receive mentorship from Claire Chase and the Density composers throughout
the fellowship period and receive a stipend to support their performance and recording
projects. Read about the inaugural class of Density Fellows — who hail from the

United States, Mexico, Finland, Uzbekistan, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and

Hungary — and their exciting projects below.​​​​​​​​​​​​

DENSITY FELLOWS 2026-27

Claudia Aizaga

Dr. Claudia Aizaga is an Ecuadorian flutist, educator, and arts leader whose work focuses on contemporary music, music education, and cultural exchange.

Seraina Ramseier

Seraina Ramseier, known for her hearty laugh, is a Basel-based flutist-performer.

Łucja Chyrzyńska

Łucja Chyrzyńska is a Polish flutist, Young Artist of Wm. S. Haynes Co. Flute Company and member of Hashtag Ensemble.

Elijah Thomas

Elijah J. Thomas is a Black Philadelphia-born, Harlem-based flutist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, creative producer, and composer/experimentalist.

Molly Påhlsson

Molly Påhlsson is a Swedish flutist, composer, and improviser whose practice centers on contemporary classical music, sound art and free improvisation.

2026-27 Fellows

DENSITY FELLOWS 2023-26

Marianne Sihvonen

Marianne Sihvonen

As one half of flute and guitar duo, HΛV, with the Faroese guitarist Alvi Joensen, Marianne brings attention to various environmental issues in Nordic countries.

Jessica Shand

Jessica Shand

"Throughout my studies, I’ve been incredibly lucky to be mentored by three flutists, Brook Ferguson, Paula Robison, and Claire Chase, all of whom have a deep and open-minded appreciation for all kinds of music and artistry, and who have shown me how there’s always, always, always more to explore when it comes to music--more than one could ever fit into a lifetime, or even two or three lifetimes."

Iman Williams

Iman Williams

Iman Williams is a 25 year old African-American flutist, creative, and educator from the Baltimore City area!

Dalma Sarnyai

Dalma Sarnyai

"I am very grateful to be part of the Density community and to have met so many exciting flutists who are also Fellows. It's very important to see through others how many paths a classically trained flutist can take."

Carlos Aguilar

Carlos Aguilar

While packaging experimental sound design with structures of contemporary underground New York City dance music, Carlos focuses on creating work that maintains an element of sensuality, danceability, accessibility and overall queerness.

Phoebe Bognár

Phoebe Bognár

Phoebe's introduction to the world of new music: "Marie, Vanessa Tomlinson, and the new music ensemble."

Amir Farsi

Amir Farsi

Amir is represented by Marianne LaCrosse of Suòno Artist Management.

Malin Sieberns

Malin Sieberns

"I want to be part of and help build a community of learning, playing, and listening to contemporary music."

Teresa Díaz de Cossio

Teresa Díaz de Cossio

Teresa's introduction to the world of new music: "The Ensamble de Música Contemporánea at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in Ensenada."

Renata Kambarova

Renata Kambarova

"I believe in the strength of representation, and I think it’s very important, as a society, to take care of spaces where all kinds of voices can be heard, and can express themselves freely."

2023-26 Fellows

Website by Raquel Acevedo Klein and Jessica Shand

Cover Artwork by Jorinde Voigt
Immersive Integral The Real Extent III, 2019, india ink, gold leaf, pastel, oil pastel and graphite on paper in artist-designed frame, 55 3/8 x 109 1⁄2 inches

The Match I, 2019, india ink, gold leaf, pastel, oil pastel and graphite on paper in artist- designed frame, 551⁄4 x 109 7/8 inches
Images courtesy of the artist and David Nolan Gallery, New York

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