Shane Valle

Composer | Saxophonist

What people are saying about Shane’s music

“Good energy, nice groove, clear parts…starts very strong with a great groove”

— Alban Wesley, Bassoonist of Calefax Reed Quintet

“I enjoyed […a slightly greener thing…] especially at the beginning. I liked the textures and harmonies.”

— Ryan Webber, Music Director, Heartland Symphony Orchestra

“Your piece Suite from a Non-Existent Ballet has been selected as an honorable mention…we wanted to recognize your hard work and artistry…we will be keeping your piece in mind for future performances and projects.”

— Fivemind Reeds

“We would be happy to record a second work of yours!”

— nonesuch.reedquintet

“Better than any of the other music we’re playing on this program!”

— Totally Unbiased Friend

Recent performances of works

The University of Oregon Saxophone Ensemble conducted by Dr. Sean Fredenburg giving the premiere of Breathe, Set, Play at Aasen-Hull Hall in June 2024.

Portland Saxophone Ensemble give the premiere of Romp at Chamber Music Northwest 2024 Summer Festival in July 2024.

Featured works

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Here's my April composing wrap up! *Wrote 28/30 days *Pressed send on a new piece of music for sax ensemble that will premiere later this year *Hit 50+ subscribers on my composing newsletter *Getting farther along on a new sax quartet *Creating a ne
Tracking my composing process for the month of March—Still going strong with at least 20 minutes a day (with a couple gaps). March was a month of revisions, with big updates to my reed quintet After Hours (slide 2) in preparation for @nonesuch.
When I decided to write music for 20 minutes a day (and only 20 minutes a day!) every day in February, I wasn't sure I would get much done. Turns out the adage that (paraphrase) we overestimate how much we can get done in a day and underestimate how

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I love to work with emerging and established performers to create music that is meaningful to both of us. If you’re interested in performing or purchasing an existing work or would like to commission a new one, please get in touch with me below.