Adventurous horn playing is at the heart of Wilden Dannenberg’s multifaceted musical life. He explores the horn’s boldest colors and possibilities—ranging from American Roots fusion and improvisation to cutting-edge contemporary works within New York’s vibrant new music scene. Recent highlights include a performance of Messiaen’s Appel Interstellaire at Canyonlands National Park during the Moab Music Festival, solo performances with the Talea Ensemble and the International Contemporary Ensemble, a Carnegie Hall-commissioned solo premiere, and broadcasts with Metropolis Ensemble heard on WQXR and NPR. Originally from Perry, Georgia, Wilden holds degrees from Florida State and Stony Brook Universities and is an alumnus of Ensemble Connect: a fellowship of the Juilliard School and Carnegie Hall. He performs with the nationally touring chamber group Frisson Ensemble, New York Classical Players, Bronx Arts Ensemble, and is a faculty member at Adelphi University. In addition to his performance and teaching career, Wilden is a dedicated church musician, serving as Director of Music and Organist at the Episcopal Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew in Brooklyn, New York, and Assistant Director of the Hudson Chorale in Westchester County.