Sep
19
7:30 PM19:30

Art:Forward Gala / Present Music

Performance of Kamran Ince’s Flight Box

The Art:Forward Gala celebrates a momentous milestone—25 years of the Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The soaring icon designed by Santiago Calatrava is both a symbol of our city and a catalyst for creativity, connection, and civic pride.

This year’s gala brings together Milwaukee’s cultural, business, philanthropic, and civic leaders to celebrate the vision and drive that brought the Quadracci Pavilion to life—and to champion what comes next. As the Museum’s only annual fundraising event, the Gala fuels the artistic, educational, and community-driven programs that inspire us today and will continue to spark creativity for generations to come.

https://mam.org/events/art-forward/

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Mar
13
7:00 PM19:00

Glazunov Concerto with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

  • Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (map)
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Join the ESO for a rich and Romantic program including Schubert's Great C Major Symphony and guest Nicki Roman performing Glazunov's Concerto for Alto Saxophone.

Stephen Alltop conducts the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra with Nicki Roman as soloist

Tickets: https://elmhurstsymphony.org/schubert-nine

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Aug
6
7:30 PM19:30

Splinter Reeds Annual Bay Area Summer Bash

  • 2201 Poplar Way Oakland, CA, 94607 United States (map)
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Splinter Reeds' annual summer home-field advantage concert. Contemporary compositions for reed quintet with and without electronics by composers including Seare Ahmad Farhat, Jasmine Morris, Dan VanHassel, Phillip Sink and Paula Matthusen. Born and forever spiritually grounded in the Bay Area's vibrant New Music community, Splinter Reeds will perform at the Dresher Ensemble Studio, an organization they’ve held a longtime partnership with. This program will consist entirely of works they've never before performed in the Bay Area.

Ticket Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/splinter-reeds-annual-bay-area-summer-bash-tickets-1993634689022?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Jun
24
to Jul 18

Interlochen Arts Camp / Faculty

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Saxophone Teaching Faculty, Intensive & Session I

Interlochen offers a variety of art summer camp experiences—with lengths and dates for kids and youth in multiple age ranges (grades 3-12). Two and four-week sessions are available for grades 3-6, six and three-week sessions are available for grades 6-12, and one-week "Intensive" programs are available for grades 9-12.

Apply:

https://www.interlochen.org/summer-camp/admission/how-to-apply-to-arts-camp

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Jun
11
6:00 PM18:00

Sinta Quartet / World Chess Hall of Fame

  • 4652 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, MO, 63108 United States (map)
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The World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries is delighted to welcome the Sinta Quartet for a truly special evening of American classics. This concert is a highlight of the Saint Louis concerts calendar and continuation of the United States’ 250th Anniversary Celebration.

Join us for an electrifying evening of classical music as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the power of reimagination. Featuring musicians from the Sinta Quartet, the performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery that offers an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces.

Event info: https://worldchesshof.org/program/2026-06-11-wchof-music-series-sinta-quartet-performs-dvorak-and-gershwin/

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Apr
13
to Apr 18

Splinter Reeds / Steven Stucky Ensemble-in-Residence at Cornell

Splinter Reeds is the Steven Stucky Ensemble-in-Residence at Cornell for the 2025-2026 season. In our second season as ensemble in residence, we will be working with graduate and PhD students in the composition program as well as presenting workshops to students across the music department.

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Nov
16
to Nov 22

Splinter Reeds / Steven Stucky Ensemble-in-Residence at Cornell

Splinter Reeds is the Steven Stucky Ensemble-in-Residence at Cornell for the 2025-2026 season. In our second season as ensemble in residence, we will be working with graduate and PhD students in the composition program as well as presenting workshops to students across the music department.

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Sep
20
3:00 PM15:00

Milhaud's La création du monde with Sinfonia da Camera

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PYGMALION: THE CREATION OF THE WORLD

Saturday, September 20, 2025, multiple showings 3:00-9:00pm*

William M. Staerkel Planetarium

In residence at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, this professional chamber orchestra is led by world-renowned pianist, conductor, and educator Maestro Ian Hobson. Sinfonia da Camera is comprised of University of Illinois faculty, staff, and students, as well as distinguished regional and national freelance musicians. Founded in 1984, Sinfonia has welcomed world-class soloists, commissioned new works, and presented beloved orchestra favorites and hidden gems to local audiences for over 30 years. If you would like to purchase a ticket subscription, please visit our Tickets page, call the box office at (217) 333-6280 or visit KrannertCenter.com.

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Sep
13
8:00 AM08:00

Atlanta Saxophone Day / Guest Artist

The 19th annual Atlanta Saxophone Day returns in full force on Saturday, September 13th for an all-day extravaganza of saxophone playing, teaching, learning, equipment, and fun fellowship! New offerings include electives in fundamentals, reed adjustment, and jazz techniques.

Saturday, September 13, 2025 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Lakeside High school

Atlanta, GA

Register:

https://sites.google.com/view/atlantasaxophoneday/home?authuser=0

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Aug
17
11:00 AM11:00

Trinidad Bay Art and Music Festival / Splinter Reeds

Returning from national and international tours, world-class musicians perform live concerts in this historic, intimate and extraordinary village, leaving you with lasting impressions.

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A yearly selected roster of 4-6 visual artists present their work for display and sale in Trinidad Town Hall during all six TBAM concert events, including painters, sculptors, and woodworkers, and a live painting session with invited painters is a highlight of the festival!

 

Trinidad boasts excellent restaurants and bars with coastal views and 5-star ratings, as well as wine tasting rooms, breakfast patios and lunch nooks. There is a plethora of vacation stays and motels, alongside art galleries, gift shops, and a city museum and library.  The airport is only five minutes away!

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To top it off there are endless trails, State Parks, the Pacific Ocean, and Trinidad Bay.

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Jul
6
to Jul 11

Illinois Summer Youth Music / Saxophone Faculty

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Designed for senior high students who play wind, brass and percussion instruments, the primary focus of this program is developing the finest wind ensemble experience and individual artistry as a member of the ISYM Senior Band program. Participants will perform a wide range of challenging band music ranging from the repertoire’s cornerstone works to recently released compositions. Classes include full ensemble and sectional rehearsals, masterclasses, and elective courses.

Apply now:

https://music.illinois.edu/engagement/isym/application/

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May
25
7:30 PM19:30

Present Music / "Baroque Pop!"

Join mesmerizing indie singer Julia Holter down at the crossroads— where pop, classical, and the avant-garde meet! This Utopian blend of genres has influenced music for decades, and we’ll highlight that convergence with Julia’s original music, a profoundly personal work by Alex Temple, and a world premiere by the irrepressible Viet Cuong. We’re turning the volume up to “11” for this one! 

Deanna Tham, conductor

In conjunction with Milwaukee Art Museum exhibit, “Baroque Spain”

Media Sponsors: Shepherd Express and WMSE

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Apr
14
to Apr 19

Splinter Reeds / Steven Stucky Ensemble-in-Residence at Cornell

Splinter Reeds is the Steven Stucky Ensemble-in-Residence at Cornell for the 2024-25 season! In our second visit to campus, we will be working with graduate and PhD students in the composition program as well as presenting workshops to students across the music department. The week culminates in a performance of world-premiere works by Cornell composers.

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Mar
26
to Mar 27

intO tHe WiLd / Present Music

Leave those winter doldrums in the rear-view mirror— this March, hear the beat of a different drummer! We’ll take you on a wild ride through influences from Turkey, the Caribbean and points unknown, with two major premieres from madly inventive composers Andy Akiho and Kamran Ince. It’s an off-road adventure with twists and turns, humor and some outlandish surprises.

David Bloom, conductor

INTO THE WILD is sponsored by Jan Serr & John Shannon. Kamran Ince’s work
commissioned by Jan Serr & John. Shannon Andy Akiho’s work commissioned by
Christine Rundblad & Randall Lindert.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM

Thursday, March 27, 2025

  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM

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