Tucson Duo Project, a Tucson-based chamber ensemble featuring flute, bassoon, and piano
Originally formed by Tucson-based artists Mindi Acosta (flute/piccolo) and Cassandra Bendickson (bassoon/contrabassoon), the Tucson Duo Project expanded their woodwind duo several years ago to a piano/woodwind duo by adopting pianist Meily Mendez as their trusted musical sidekick.
The group’s 2026 collection of trios features works by local composers Beck Turro and Lin Nossek, as well as works by Connor Chee, Adrienne Albert, and Mathieu Lussier. Combining standard classical works with contemporary programming, the trio is dedicated to bringing beautiful collaborative performances to audiences throughout Southern Arizona.
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A vibrant program of music by living composers, including works written specifically for Tucson Duo Project.
This program draws inspiration from the Southwest and beyond, exploring how composers translate landscape, climate, and place into sound.
A sonically adventurous concert showcasing the full range of our ensemble—from the highest brilliance of piccolo to the deepest resonance of contrabassoon and piano.
