"The open, collaborative nature of Chicago's new music community is home to an extraordinary crop of ensembles and a vibrant landscape of composers. The scene for new music in Chicago is exceptional and I dedicate myself to supporting and encouraging its sustainability and growth." — Augusta Read Thomas
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
World premiere of CARNIVAL: TROMBONE CONCERTO of the 23-minute composition in the version for trombone and wind ensemble. Dr. Shanti Simons conducts the University of Oklahoma Wind Symphony with trombone soloist, William Lang in the Sharp Concert Hall, Norman, OK.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
World premiere of NEW WORK for orchestra commissioned by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in celebration of its centennial. Gerard Schwarz conducts the The Frost Symphony Orchestra, Miami, FL.
January 7 & 8, 2026
World premiere of NEW WORK for solo cello and orchestra, premiered by cellist Alban Gerhardt, The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft. This work is co-commissioned by several orchestras including the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, The Swedish Chamber Orchestra, and other orchestras to be announced.
October 19 - 23, 2026
Co-commissioner World premiere of NEW WORK for solo cello and orchestra, premiered by cellist Alban Gerhardt, The Swedish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Brett Dean. This work is co-commissioned by several orchestras including The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft, the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, and other orchestras to be announced.
JANUARY 24, 2025 – 7:30 PM
ANGEL TEARS AND EARTH PRAYERS for trumpet and organ performed by Stephen Burns, piano and Douglas Cleveland, Organ, at The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
JANUARY 26, 2025
DANCING GALAXY for wind ensemble performed by the Charles River Wind Ensemble of Boston College conducted by Matthew M. Marsit in Chestnut Hill, MA.
JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Jury Member: “The Basel Composition Competition” (BCC) - fifth edition - will take place from 30 January to 2 February 2025. Composers can register on the website www.baselcompetition.com until 13 September 2024, and submit a new, unpublished work for chamber or symphony orchestra. The distinguished jury consists of jury president and composer Michael Jarrell, as well as internationally renowned composers Liza Lim, Augusta Read Thomas, Andrea L. Scartazzini, and the director of the Paul Sacher Foundation Dr. Florian Besthorn. After the application deadline, they will select ten to twelve compositions, which will be announced on 30 September. In February 2025, the Basel Chamber Orchestra, the Basel Symphony Orchestera, and the Basel Sinfonietta will perform those at the Don Bosco Music and Cultural Center in Basel. The three to four best compositions will be awarded at a final concert on 2 February 2025 and will receive prize money totaling CHF 100,000, including an audience award, which will be presented for the first time in 2025. Further information and the competition regulations also at www.baselcompetition.com
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