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Jacob Swanson – wired. in concert

Hailed as a “soloist with impeccable taste,” and praised by audiences and composers for his “gorgeous, lyrical tone, spectacular technique, and heartfelt musicality …” for presenting “the soprano saxophone at the height of its beauty,” Jacob Swanson has performed throughout North America and Europe on concert series, television, and radio. Swanson performs regularly as a […]

Desert Magic and Meg Baird -canceled-

**This event has been canceled due to concerns related to the Coronavirus outbreak.** Desert Magic is a music collective founded in 2015 by Alex Wand, Steven Van Betten, and Logan Hone. In 2015, the group released their debut album piecemeal on the solstices and equinoxes on a-round-the-sun.com and in 2018, they composed “Dance of the […]

Harmonic Brewing: All Vinyl Everything + Beer Release – offsite –

Harmonic Brewing and Center for New Music are bringing together some incredible Bay Area vinyl DJ’s & Collectors for a Beer Week event like none other! Bring your vinyl to sell/trade, bring cash to pick up some awesome new & used vinyl, or just come through for the ALL VINYL DJ sets for an epic […]

SSSS: Surround Sound Salon Series #2

Surround Sound Salon Series (SSSS) #2 Featured composers: Chris Brown – Brian Reinbolt – Kyle Bruckmann The second edition of this monthly, informal series at CNM features three local electronic music composers who present their fixed media and/or live electronic music through the 8-channel surround system, generously provided by Meyer Sound. The composers mix their […]

Rory Cowal plays George Lewis, Kris Davis, and Anthony Davis -canceled-

**Due to recommendations from the CA Department of Public Health related to the Coronavirus outbreak, we are canceling this event.** This solo piano program features music by composers who are also master improvisers and draw from the avant-garde jazz tradition in their work. Cowal will perform pieces by George Lewis, Kris Davis, Anthony Davis, and […]

Latitudes: Henry Birdsey & Angel Archer

Henry Birdsey is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and recording engineer from Vermont (currently based in New Haven, CT) working primarily with pedal steel + lap steel, microtonal organ, violin, and homemade instruments. His music is often drone-based and involves microtonal tunings, the amplification of metal, and fragments of church music. Angel Archer performs a contemplative, dark-edged […]

Closing Reception: Clamorworks by Bryan Day

Closing Reception: Clamorworks by Bryan Day Doors and Reception, 6pm Artist Talk and Demonstration, 7pm Join us for the (free!) closing reception for Bryan Day’s exhibition at C4NM’s Window Gallery. Clamorworks explores sounds from typically non-musical activities, blurring the lines between commonplace activities, personal expression, and music. At this event, Bryan Day will be performing […]

Pauline Kim Harris: HEROINE the Album -canceled-

**This concert has been canceled due to travel-related issues related to the coronavirus and safety concerns.** Composed by Pauline Kim Harris and Spencer Topel Film by Eric Leiser AMBIENT CHACONNE A reimagining of the Chaconne from the Partita in D minor (BWV 1004) by J.S. Bach, composed by Pauline Kim Harris and Spencer Topel. Ambient […]

String Noise: The Decline of Western Civilization w/ Live Score -canceled-

**This concert has been canceled due to travel-related issues related to the coronavirus and safety concerns.** String Noise (Conrad Harris and Pauline Kim Harris, violins) plays the score for The Decline of Western Civilization featuring music by BLACK FLAG, GERMS, CATHOLIC DISCIPLINE, X, CIRCLE JERKS, ALICE BAG BAND and FEAR. NEW ARRANGEMENTS for Two Violins […]

WORKSHOP PAGE HEADER

Center for New Music is delighted to host workshops and other free events that contribute to the professional development of working musicians. In the past, we have hosted panel discussions, composer meet-ups and reading sessions, workshops in Feldenkrais® and Deep Listening®, and grantwriting study halls and technology courses. To propose a workshop, please e-mail Brent […]