The UW-Whitewater Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) is the premiere wind and percussion ensemble on campus. It is open by audition to all qualified students, regardless of major. SWE has distinguished itself internationally, nationally and regionally. Honors include being the first university band from Wisconsin to perform at Carnegie Hall. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble has performed […]

Join the International Contemporary Ensemble for an evening focused on creation, collaboration, and process with Jennifer Curtis, Pauchi Sasaki, Rebekah Heller, and Clifton Joey Guidry III. Including the world premiere of Guidry's "How hot is the sand at 6pm?" performed by Rebekah Heller. Date & Time: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 6pm CT | 7pm […]

The following Professional Development Webinar is co-presented by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and the American Composers Forum (ACF). Orchestral conductors Marin Alsop & George Manahan provide insight into the conductor-composer relationship, programming new works, and other topics relevant to composers, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Moderated by Derek Bermel The panelists are: Marin Alsop and George Manahan Date & Time: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at […]

With the continued rise and popularity of crypto-currency, artists are beginning to see the benefits of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for their artwork. On Episode 22 of “DISCOVERY,” we’ll discuss the financial viability of NFTs for artists, and how they’re adding to the value of artists’ work. Guest: Amy Whitaker, writer, artist, researcher and assistant professor, […]

Join Nicky Manlove and Bradford Dumont as they facilitate a roundtable with all of the guests from the Engender series: Abdullah Hall, Bex Bagnato, Erik Peregrine, Jace Kaholokula Saplan, Lindsey Deaton, Logan Bradford, Mari Esabel Valverde, and Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. Date & Time: Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7 PM CDT Watch on Facebook Live here.

In this finale of the North State Symphony's 20th season, they bring to the spotlight composers and works that have everything from exotic combinations of instruments and orchestral color to unique storylines.  The sampling begins with Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and her Chamber Symphony, a work whose elaborate melodic writing and rich and varied sonorities explore […]

The creative and collaborative interweaving of classical music with elements of social justice, language, and improvisation has made Jessie Montgomery one of America’s most relevant and sought-after composers. For the second episode of her Close Quarters musical curation, Montgomery is working directly with episode director Isabel Leonard to craft an original work of video art incorporating the composer’s brilliant and eclectic program with cinematic footage of […]

This outdoor, self-guided event is free and family-friendly, but requires reservations as capacity is limited. Further details such as exact location and directions are provided upon registration. Wavelets Creative presents composer JG Everest’s entire four-part Water Suite: Four Seasonal Sound Gardens in a series of free outdoor, self-guided “pop-up” events along West River Parkway in […]

Date & Time: Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 3 PM CT Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 201 North State Street, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States (map) ProMusica Minnesota will present the last New Ulm-based concert of the season. The performance begins with the Piano Trio Hob XV:21, in C Major by Classical composer Joseph Haydn. Next, […]