This festival has been a long tradition at WSU and celebrates new works and the dedication to performances of these works. Previously known as the Festival of Contemporary Art Music, WSU is committed to broadening our vision of inclusionary music, performers, and collaborations.

Tentative Festival Schedule

8:00am

Registration and Welcome Coffee and Refreshments

8:10am - K115

Presentation SiHyun Uhm, "Illuminating Neural Pathways: Transforming Brain Activity into Generative Audio-Visual Experiences"

9:10am - Kimbrough Concert Hall

Music for Flute & Electronics Works by Kevin Kopsco & Elaine Martir Elaine Martir, flute

10:10am - Bryan Hall Theatre

Composers Concert 3 Featured Composers: Dayton Kinney, Helena Michelson, Ben Morris, Thomas Brain, Wen Ziyang, SiHyun Uhm Aaron Hill, saxophone; Martin King, horn; Fabio Menchetti, piano; Madelyn Moore, clarinet; Peter Swanson, cello; Wen Ziyang, guitar

11:10am - Kimbrough Concert Hall

Performers Concert Works by Lauren Bernofsky, Althea Talbot Howard, Kyra Jorgenson, Jonathan Scales, Peter Swanson, Hilmi Ridha Mahardika & Kurnia Eka Fajar Rachel Becker, oboe; Ben Eichel, e-piano; Kyra Jorgenson, soprano and guitar; Reboot Duo; Hannah Ransom, marimba; Peter Swanson, cello; Sean Stineford, trombone, Sylvia Wood, piano

12:10pm - Bryan Hall Theatre

J2 Duo in Concert Works by Caroline Cavalache, Jiyoun Chung, Kevin Day, Reena Esmail, Susan Mutter J2 Duo John S. Neurohr, trombone; Jiyoun Chung, piano

1:10pm - Kimbrough Concert Hall

Palouse Jazz Society in Concert Works by Jalen Terry, Lucas Bastos, Henry Jensen, Greg Yasinitsky Palouse Jazz Society Alto sax 1 & 2 Brandt Fisher, Ryan Acheson; tenor sax 1 & 2- Thomas Wieland, Nic Caballero; bari sax, Macey Tackett; trombones Jacob Williams, Henry Jensen, Alex Langland, Kellen Birkman, Logan Terry; trumpets Ryan Sundberg, Jalen Terry, Daniel Garcia, Dean Johnson, Micheal Brecht; Lucas Bastos, piano; Nathaniel Ballard, bass; Mason Oyler, drums; Wyatt Salus, guitar; Nick Day, vibes

1:30pm - Bryan Hall Theatre

Five Pieces for Piano by Anthony Donofrio Anthony Donofrio, piano

2:10pm - Kimbrough Concert Hall

Non-Western Influences in Jazz Works by David Larsen David Larsen, baritone sax; Aaron Hill, tenor sax; César Haas, guitar; Jake Svendsen, piano; Brendan McMurphy, drums

3:10pm - Kimbrough Concert Hall

The Glass Bead Orchestra in Concert Works by Rachel Bade-McMurphy The Glass Bead Orchestra Rachel Bade-McMurphy, voice, saxophone, clarinet; Cameron Laplante, saxophone; Jared Hall, trumpet; Matt Peterson, trombone; Daniel Pinilla, guitar; Kate Skinner, piano; Josh Skinner, bass; Brendan McMurphy, drums; Tana Bachman, violin; Tim Gales, cello

4:10pm Bryan Hall Theatre

New Works for Piano Featuring works by Dayton Kinney, Brady Wolf, Anthony Donofrio Festival of Creative Pianists Featured Artist Stephen Eckert, piano Anthony Donofrio, piano

5:10 Kimbrough Concert Hall

Composers Concert 4 - Featured Composers: Jiyoun Chung, Kaiyi Kao, Keaton Lacey, Youngjun Lee, Luigi Morleo, Jeremy Skeels Performers: Giyong Ahn, piano; Aaron Hill, saxophone; Keaton Lacey, piano; Elaine Martir, flute; Marissa Perri, soprano; Sam Schwarm, bass trombone; WSU trombone Quartet

6:00pm 7:30pm Bryan Hall Theatre

Dinner Break Guest Composer Gala Concert - Featuring Works by Spencer Arias Anonim Trio, Solstice Wind Quintet, Yuna Roh, piano