2012 and multi-instrumentalist Matt Garcia in 2014. 2014 proved a pivotal year in the ensemble's history; Reed received a cancer diagnosis in April, ultimately passing away later that year. Shortly after Reed's death, Bowser and Matheny departed to pursue other music projects, and by the end of the year Erwilian evolved into its current lineup with the addition of John Hintze (percussion) and Keely Rendle (violin). Following the addition of Hintze and Rendle, the group spent much of 2014-15 developing new material, as well as collaborating on other projects including Ricky Kej & Wouter Kellerman’s Grammy-winning Winds of Samsara (2014) and Kellerman’s Grammy-nominated Love Language (2015). Recording sessions throughout 2016-2018 became the basis of the band's 2019 Billboard chart-topping EP ADVENT. Musical style and influences Erwilian became known for using numerous acoustic instruments in their recordings and performances rather than synthesized or electronic substitutes, even for rare instruments. Their collection comprises many different woodwinds, strings, and percussion from diverse genres and cultures including various recorders, whistles, chalumeaux, violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar, bass, hammered dulcimer, mandolin, Appalachian dulcimer, timpani, celesta, harmonium, melodica, accordion, marimba, orchestra chimes, and handbells. Discography Guest Appearances References External links Official Website Musical groups from Seattle American instrumental musical groups New-age music groups Musical groups established in 2000 American recorder players