Oberlin Alumni: Poiesis Quartet — Shawler Order

The Poiesis Quartet, an ensemble founded at Oberlin by Conservatory alumni, performs Calvin Ray Shawler’s Order as part of the Oberlin Commission Project. Recorded March 11, 2026 at Warner Concert Hall, Oberlin College & Conservatory. Composer: Calvin Ray Shawler Work: Order Ensemble: Poiesis Quartet (Oberlin alumni) Soloists: Max Ball, violin; Sarah Ma, violin; Jasper de Boor, viola; Drew Dansby, cello Original credits and program notes: Order Composed by Calvin Ray Shawler ’27 Performed by the Poiesis Quartet This work is presented as part of a collaborative commissioning project uplifting QTPOC composers from Oberlin College and Conservatory, bringing underrepresented voices and musical approaches to the forefront. Explore composition at Oberlin: https://www.oberlin.edu/composition Visit and connect: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-an... Apply to Oberlin Conservatory: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-an... Learn about the Oberlin Commission Project: https://poiesisquartet.com/oberlin-co... #OberlinConservatory #PoiesisQuartet #NewMusic