Cole Belt is a performer and teacher living in Brooklyn, NY. His fascination with music was and is perpetuated by a deep enjoyment of collaboration. The following are words said about ensembles that Cole is part of:
“…unfaltering rhythmic precision and razor sharp ensemble playing with a sensitive and thoughtful interpretation of the score…”
-Michael Maccaferri, eighth blackbird | about Singularity
“precision of rhythms, intonation, clarity of articulation, and sensitivity to radical shifts of mood…”
-Neil Anderson-Himmelspach, composer | about Duo Velocipede
“splendid performers who bring a wonderful life and spirit to my work”
-Charles Wuorinen, composer | about Singularity
Cole enjoys participating in art that tethers to complex emotions. It is his wish to uncover those emotions on stage with friends while simultaneously communicating them to the audience. During performances, he hopes to foster atmospheres of reflection, exploration, and imagination.
Since moving to Brooklyn, Cole has performed in venues all over the area including: Jazz! At Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, DiMenna Center, Symphony Space, Whitney Museum, Feinstein’s 54, McCarter Theatre, Institute for Advanced Study, Public Records, Caveat, and Spectrum. He’s also performed with: New York City Opera, Metropolis Ensemble, New York Wind Orchestra, Princeton Festival, and Manhattan Saxophone Quartet. Additional appearances include, New World Symphony, Pensacola Symphony, National Music Festival Orchestra, Hot Springs Festival Orchestra, and Taneycomo Festival Orchestra.
Cole is a D’Addario Performing Artist and uses Reserve Classic Reeds exclusively. He, as a member of Singularity, is also a sponsored artist with Silverstein Music.