"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 Frost Symphony Orchestra, at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 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.
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; CANTOS FOR SLAVA for cello and piano; RAINBOW BRIDGE TO PARADISE for solo cello; 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.
JULY 26, 2025
Italian Premiere of Sun Plaits — Bridges and Links for solo violin performed by Clarissa Bevilacqua in Montepulciano,Tuscany, Italy.
JULY 24 - 29, 2025
Mentor Composer for the Orchestra of St. Luke’s DeGaetano Composition Institute, New York City with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Brad Lubman.
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.
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