My work has always been more about invitation than instruction or direction. Engaging with sound in a mindful way has been the single most empowering aspect of my life. I believe in its transformative powers and have been inspired and committed to finding ways extend this experience to others. Join composer and sound artist Brenda […]
The Artist Sessions: REFLECTIONS ON GIANTS with pianists Lara Downes and Jed Distler
JED DISTLER: “The Downtown Keyboard Magus” – The New Yorker LARA DOWNES: “Addicting – Downes plays with an open, honest heart” – The Huffington Post Lara Downes and Jed Distler: taste-makers, game-changers, rule-breakers. Join The Artist Sessions for music and conversation with these two acclaimed artists who have, independently and together, developed solo piano projects […]
Thomas Miley: Visual Music, with Silvia Matheus and Bill Hsu
A set of computer graphics programs using the Processing language create and control synthesizers and patterns in the SuperCollider audio environment. Also, analog improvisation. Blue Boxes – random-sized 2D boxes are created in “mid-air” and slowly fall to “earth” creating surprising sonic patterns. In the Beginning – points and lines are drawn in rotational patterns […]
Vinkeloe | Robinson | Lasqo | Ellis
Set 1: Vinkeloe | Robinson | Lasqo | Ellis German/Swedish saxophonist and flautist Biggi Vinkeloe plays C4NM as part of her Northern CA tour! A sorceress of avant / jazz wind energy, and veteran of stellar collaborations with Roberto Bellatalla, Alberto Braida, Chris Brown, Lisle Ellis, Marco Eneidi, Ken Filiano, Gianni Gebbia, Vinny Golia, Giancarlo […]
Workshop: Creative Innovation with Max for Live by Alec Ness, Ableton Certified Trainer
An in depth look at Max for Live, a virtually limitless creative tool and library of devices to extend the capabilities of Ableton Live. Using devices from a community of developers to break down creative walls and inspire the artist. Free but registration required. Maximum 20 participants. Register Now This workshop will approach both creating […]
Discussion Forum: Commissioning
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Guerilla Composers Guild: Jarring Sounds (making our own)
World premieres for mezzosoprano and guitar/lute/theorbo by Nick Benavides, Danny Clay, Garrett Shatzer, Jon Yu, Justin Ralls, Kyle Hovatter, and Winton White. The Guerrilla Composers Guild hosts listening parties, music forums, and performances where musicians and Guerrilla Groupies get together to make good stuff happen. Sometimes things might be in a performance space, and sometimes […]
Best Coast Jazz Composers Series #6: Dan Plonsey
New Hells: Which is the Right Choice for you and your Family? Compositions from Winter 2013-14, bolstered by improvisations String Trio Masha Albrecht, violin Sarah Willner, viola Mary Artmann, cello Reeds Duo Dan Plonsey, saxophones and clarinets Randy McKean, saxophones and clarinets with Mantra Plonsey, voice Lynn Murdock, keyboards and Costumes by Dan Plonsey Composer […]
David Leikam / zBug | Splitting Glass
zBug, lead by David Leikam, will present a custom structured improvisational concert based on architectural and music compositional themes centered around the Center for New Music in San Francisco, California. zBug compositions will explore the sonic atmospheres of being and range from 7 to 10 minutes each. “diG your music. Eclectic ain’t the word. Film […]
Alvin Curran: Endangered Species – Songs and Dances
This duo concert features Rome-based composer Alvin Curran and percussionist William Winant. The pieces are derived from compositions Curran composed for specifically for the duo, and are largely included in his upcoming publication The Alvin Curran Fake Book. The works selected will be performed on Piano, Keyboard Sampler, percussions, voice(s), and objects in the space. […]