"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
JULY 29, 2025 - 5:45 PM
World Premiere of the solo percussion version of PLEA FOR PEACE for solo vibraphone (doubling crotales and triangles) and string quartet performed by the Chen String Quartet (Robert Chen, Laura Chen, Beatrice Chen, and Noah Chen) and percussionist Josh Graham, presented by the Rush Hour Concert Series, St. James Cathedral – 65 E Huron Street, Chicago, IL.
OCTOBER 18, 2025
World premiere of COSMIC HIEROGLYPHS — HOMAGE TO COUNT BASIE 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.
OCTOBER 28, 2025 — 7PM
World Premiere of HUMMINGBIRD MUSINGS — In Memoriam Alan Stout for soprano saxophone performed by Phil Pierick as part of his Chicago Bagatelles Project at the International Museum of Surgical Science, in the Hall of Immortals, Chicago, IL.
SEASON 2026
World Premiere of NEW WORK for solo cello and organ. A Memorial Commissions for Kaija Saariaho, commissioned by Anssi Karttunen, cellist and Olivier Latry, organist to premiere at the Philharmonie de Paris, Paris, France.
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.
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
World Premiere of NEW WORK for percussion quartet, commissioned and premiered by Third Coast Percussion, Chicago, IL.
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.
JUNE 27 & 28, 2025
BRIO for orchestra performed by The Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra conducted by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Giancarlo Guerrero, Chicago, IL.
JUNE 28, 2025
Third Coast Percussion presents Rhythm Fest an all-day celebration in honor of their 20th Anniversary Season and are performing RESOUNDING EARTH, Mvt 2 “Prayer” at 3:45 PM as part of a set that features Ensemble Dal Niente. Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL.
JULY 17 – 2O, 2025
Composer in Residence at the Weekend of Chamber Music. Selected compositions will be performed including TOFT SERENADE for violin and piano; CHI for string quartet; SUN PLAITS — BRIDGES AND LINKS for solo violin; and KLEE MUNGS for piano trio. Special thanks to Co-Artistic Directors: Andrew Waggoner (composer and violinist) and Caroline Stinson (cellist). Concerts are in the Catskills, NY.
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