counter)induction, a composer/performer collective, has become a prominent figure in contemporary music over our more than 25-year history. Praised for virtuosic performances and bold programming, we have received accolades from The New York Times and The Washington Post for our exceptional ensemble virtuosity and first-rate performances. Our critically acclaimed concerts have taken place at prestigious venues such as Miller Theatre,Merkin Hall, and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, as well as at festivals like Music at the Anthology and the International Consortium for Auditory Display conference.

The collective has been recognized for our adventurous programming, receiving the ASCAP/Chamber Music America Award, the Ditson Fund Recording Grant, and the Chamber Music America's Classical Commissioning Grant. We have premiered numerous works by established and emerging American composers, including Eric Moe, Suzanne Sorkin, Ursula Mamlok, and Lee Hyla. counter)induction also actively promotes the music of international composers rarely heard in America, such as Jukka Tiensuu, Bernhard Gander, Gilbert Amy, Dai Fujikura, and Vinko Globokar.

Benjamin Fingland is a versatile clarinetist known for his spirited and precise interpretations. He collaborates with leading contemporary ensembles such as NOVUS NY, ICE, the New York New Music Ensemble, and the Network for New Music. He is also a member of the renowned Dorian Wind Quintet.

Daniel Lippel is an acclaimed guitarist with a diverse career as a soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist. He has performed at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including Le Poisson Rouge (New York), Sinus Ton Festival (Germany), and the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center. Lippel is a member of both the International Contemporary Ensemble and counter)induction.

Jessica Meyer is a versatile composer and violist whose works have been commissioned and performed by established ensembles like A Far Cry, the American Brass Quintet, and Roomful of Teeth. She has upcoming premieres at the Spoleto Festival, Miller Theater, and as part of Carnegie Hall's Link UP program.

Cellist Caleb van der Swaagh is an alumnus of Ensemble ACJW and is a first prize winner in the SAVVY Chamber Competition. He is the recipient of the Manhattan School of Music Pablo Casals Award and the Tanglewood Karl Zeise Memorial Cello Prize and was also a grant recipient from the Virtu Foundation. An advocate of contemporary music, Caleb is a member of counter)induction and Ensemble Échappé as well as performing with other leading new music ensembles.