TS DUO features mezzo-soprano Megan Ihnen and bassoonist Darrel Hale. Their collaboration began with a shared passion for exploring the rich possibilities at the intersection of classical and contemporary classical music. Megan and Darrel first joined forces in a recital of new music alongside Elena Lacheva and Stephanie Gustafson Amfahr, featuring works by Alec Wilder, William Winstead, Mara Gibson, Hannah Rice, and Jenni Brandon. This collaborative experience catalyzed the formation of the TS Duo, allowing Megan and Darrel to delve deeper into the nuanced interplay of their respective instruments.