Co-founded in 2022 by Dr. Joseph Swift and Danny Mui. Continuum Wind Quintet is committed to performing and exploring the vast wind quintet repertoire while engaging our audiences through music education. The ensemble consists of five passionate musicians from the greater New York Area.
Currently, the Continuum Wind Quintet produces multiple high quality recordings a year as a resource for both students and aspiring professionals. CWQ aims to provide high quality references of both established and lesser-known repertoire, helping expose listeners to newer works.
KaiChen Cheng, flute
Noah Kay, oboe
Oboist Noah Kay enjoys a varied career as both an orchestral and chamber musician. In 2017, he joined the Colorado Springs Philharmonic as Principal Oboe, and in September 2022, he was appointed Principal Oboe of Symphony in C in Camden, NJ. Kay has performed and toured Japan, Europe, and the US with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, including a recording on the Deutsche Grammophon label made in Warsaw. He has also performed with the International Contemporary Ensemble, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Rochester Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Princeton Symphony, and ProMusica Columbus.
Danny Mui, clarinet
Taiwanese flutist KaiChen Cheng enjoys a diverse career as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. She has performed across Asia, the United States, and Canada, appearing with the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra, Counterpoint Chamber Orchestra, Pro Arte Orchestra, and the New York Wind Orchestra.
A passionate educator, Ms. Cheng has served on the faculty of Taiwan National Taitung University and as a chamber music coach at Stony Brook University, where she is also the outreach artist at the Staller Center for the Arts. In the summer of 2023, Ms. Cheng co-founded
Project 23.6°N, a piano trio dedicated to sharing the essence of Taiwanese culture and music. Ms. Cheng holds a Bachelor of Music from the Taipei National University of the Arts, a Master of Music from Indiana University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University.
Danny Mui is a Yamaha Performing Artist and the 2nd/Bass Clarinetist of the New York City Ballet Orchestra at Lincoln Center. Prior to joining the orchestra, he was the Principal Clarinetist of the Baton Rouge Symphony and 3rd/Utility Clarinet in the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.
Danny has won and received awards in numerous solo and chamber competitions such as The Fischoff National Music Competition, National Arts and Letters Mid-Michigan Wind Competition, American Opera Society of Chicago Competition, Chicago Chamber Winds Competition, Evanston Music Club Competition, Jacqueline Event Concerto Competition, and Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition.
He has also performed with the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra at St Luke’s, Grand Rapids Symphony, and Ann Arbor Symphony. Danny holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Western Michigan University, a Master of Music in Clarinet Performance from Northwestern University, and a Specialist Degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Michigan.
Will De Vos, horn
With over two decades of experience as an accomplished professional musician based in New York City, Australian-born Will de Vos has built a distinguished career across a wide spectrum of musical genres, including classical orchestra, chamber music, musical theater, and recording. Widely regarded as one of the top players in his field, Will is celebrated for his versatility, artistry, and dedication to excellence.
Will is currently engaged with New York City Ballet Orchestra, where his performances contribute to the ensemble's world-class reputation. He frequently collaborates with esteemed organizations such as the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Pops Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra, the New Jersey Symphony, the Vermont Symphony, and the Harrisburg Symphony, among others. His talents have taken him to prominent stages across the Northeast and beyond, including Carnegie Hall, where he had the distinct honor of performing with Vienna Philharmonic during their 2023 US tour - a proud milestone in his career.
In addition to his orchestral work, Will has made significant contributions to the world of musical theater. For over 20 years, he performed in the orchestra for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway until its historic run concluded in 2023. His other Broadway credits include acclaimed productions such as Follies, On the Town, Ragtime, and Into the Woods, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to excellence in live performance. As a sought-after studio musician, Will’s artistry has been featured in numerous film, television, and commercial recording projects, solidifying his reputation as a highly skilled and versatile horn player. Some recent film credits include blockbuster scores such as Barbie, Maestro, The Greatest Showman, Joker, White Noise, Madam Web, Gemini Man, Collateral Beauty and many more.
Will began his musical journey at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane, Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance. He later completed his Master of Music at SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music in New York.
Joseph Swift, bassoon
Praised for his “soaring expression” and “impressive technical command” (IDRS Journal 46, No 2), bassoonist Joseph Swift enjoys a varied career as a performer, educator, and recording artist.
Joseph currently serves as principal bassoon of the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, and has performed with many orchestras across the United States and Canada, in addition to chamber performances throughout the East Coast, Midwest, and London, England. He has performed with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, American Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Ann Arbor Symphony, and Napa Festival Orchestra among others. He also earned a Silver Medal in the Senior Wind Division with the Vanguard Reed Quintet at the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.
His debut solo album Room to Breathe was released in March 2023 receiving high acclaim across distinguished musical journals. His collaboration with pianist Calvin Hu shines across 5 world premieres for bassoon and piano ignited by the lived experiences of 5 composers of various personal and professional backgrounds.
Joseph earned his bachelor degree from Western Michigan University, two master’s degrees from the University of Michigan, and his DMA at Stony Brook University. His primary teachers include Robert Williams, Gwendolyn Rose, Jeffrey Lyman, and Frank Morelli. Joseph is an endorsed artist with Key Leaves and bassoon specialist at Silverstein Works.