Alec Wilder (1907-1980) had a reputation in many genres of music. He first made a name as a composer of popular song. His classical works were performed often, and he even had a recording with Frank Sinatra conducting. The Solaris Wind Quintet , since its formation in 1976 as ensemble-in-residence at the University of Akron, has established a reputation as one of the foremost woodwind quintets in the world, with tours throughout the United States and in Italy, Brazil, and Sweden.