As a solo pianist, I’ve dealt with the study and performance of etudes – pieces that address specific technical and/or musical challenges – over most of my career. I was excited to discover the recent Piano Etudes (1997 – 2007) of African-American composer H. Leslie Adams at the suggestion of my UNC Chapel Hill colleague […]
Thomas Otten, pianist: The Piano Etudes of Leslie Adams + Masterclass with Bay Area pianists
As a solo pianist, I’ve dealt with the study and performance of etudes – pieces that address specific technical and/or musical challenges – over most of my career. I was excited to discover the recent Piano Etudes (1997 – 2007) of African-American composer H. Leslie Adams at the suggestion of my UNC Chapel Hill colleague […]
Rova + Figure 8
The quartet continues to unearth works from its repertoire to be performed in our New York retrospective in January. In December, Rova will join forces with 4 additional saxophonists Kasey Knudsen, Cory Wright, Aram Shelton and Sheldon Brown to play Tracers from the Figure 8 book for sax octet. Plus pieces by Wadada Leo […]
Rova + Figure 8
The quartet continues to unearth works from its repertoire to be performed in our New York retrospective in January. In December, Rova will join forces with 4 additional saxophonists Kasey Knudsen, Cory Wright, Aram Shelton and Sheldon Brown to play Tracers from the Figure 8 book for sax octet. Plus pieces by Wadada Leo […]
BEARS REPEATING Music Improvisation Ensemble II Concert – Mills College
The Mills Music Improvisation Ensemble II. (MIE II) class presents an evening of improvised music, that BEARS REPEATING. Under the direction of Fred Frith, MIE II has been cooking up a stew of ideas about contemporary group improvisation sounds, theory, and dynamics throughout the semester. They will be presenting a 2-part evening of varied improvised […]
BEARS REPEATING Music Improvisation Ensemble II Concert – Mills College
The Mills Music Improvisation Ensemble II. (MIE II) class presents an evening of improvised music, that BEARS REPEATING. Under the direction of Fred Frith, MIE II has been cooking up a stew of ideas about contemporary group improvisation sounds, theory, and dynamics throughout the semester. They will be presenting a 2-part evening of varied improvised […]
SF Remixed
SF Remixed is a collective of audio artists coming together in collaboration for a one night sonic experience. Students from The Art Institute of California San Francisco, will be showcasing their talents creating a unique night of entertainment. An immersive exhibition of creativity, attendees will be welcomed to a variety of musical and visual […]
SF Remixed
SF Remixed is a collective of audio artists coming together in collaboration for a one night sonic experience. Students from The Art Institute of California San Francisco, will be showcasing their talents creating a unique night of entertainment. An immersive exhibition of creativity, attendees will be welcomed to a variety of musical and visual […]
Tritones We Have Heard On High! C4NM Holiday Party
Join your fellow Center for New Music enthusiasts, members, staff, and volunteers for holiday fun! We’ll share tasty treats and an open bar, and entertain each other with another hilarious round of new music trivia. ALSO! Bring an instrument to partake in the second annual collaborative performance of “Jingle Bells In C.” In C Instructions […]
Tritones We Have Heard On High! C4NM Holiday Party
Join your fellow Center for New Music enthusiasts, members, staff, and volunteers for holiday fun! We’ll share tasty treats and an open bar, and entertain each other with another hilarious round of new music trivia. ALSO! Bring an instrument to partake in the second annual collaborative performance of “Jingle Bells In C.” In C Instructions […]