YMP ~ Composers Forum III

PerYMP compforumformances of works by Young Musicians Program (YMP) participants, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty.


International Contemporary Ensemble in Concert

Concert
featuring the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

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Josh Modney, violin; Ryan Muncy, saxophones
Mike Lormand, trombone; Bridget Kibbey, harp
Jacob Greenberg, piano

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), described by the New York Times as “one of the most accomplished and adventurous groups in new music,” is dedicated to reshaping the way music is created and experienced. Hear world-premiere commissions written by Walden School Faculty Composers Katherine Balch, Alex Christie, Sky Macklay, Osnat Netzer, and Moshe Shulman.

 


YMP ~ Composers Forum IV

YMP compforumPerformances of works by Young Musicians Program (YMP) participants, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty.


YMP ~ Composers Forum V

YMP compforum

Performances of works written by Young Musicians Program (YMP) participants, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty.


The Walden School Players in Concert

Concert
featuring The Walden School Players

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This dynamic program will include a diverse range of contemporary pieces for various instrumentations, including a work by Composer-in-Residence, Paula Matthusen, as well as works by Ted Hearne, Olga Neuwirth, Anthony Braxton, Erin Gee, and Sam Pluta.
Laura Cocks, flutes; Dana Jessen, bassoon; Katie Schoepflin, clarinets
Erica Dicker, violin; Tawnya Popoff, viola; Chris Wild, cello
Bonnie Whiting, percussion; Eric Wubbels, piano

Paula Matthusen, Composer-in-Residence ~ Lecture / Demonstration

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Award-winning composer and Professor of Music at Wesleyan University, Paula Matthusen’s works often consider discrepancies in musical space-real, imagined, and remembered.

“Paula Matthusen’s vivid imagination was evident from the first sound heard.” - New York Times

Dr. Matthusen will share stories and examples, speaking candidly about developing her musicianship and her experiences as a composer.

YMP ~ Composers Forum I

Composers Forum 2 web resFestival Week

Performances of works by Young Musicians Program (YMP) participants, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty.


YMP ~ Composers Forum II

Composers Forum 1 web resFestival Week

Performances of works by Young Musicians Program (YMP) participants, with audience discussion moderated by Composer-in-Residence, Paula Matthusen.


YMP ~ Composers Forum III

Composers Forum 2 web resFestival Week

Performances of works by Young Musicians Program (YMP) participants, with audience discussion moderated by Composer-in-Residence Paula Matthusen.


The Walden School Choral Concert

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Sarah Riskind, director

*note location: All Saints’ Church in Peterborough, New Hampshire

Singing in chorus is a daily musicianship and community building event for everyone on campus at The Walden School. Making music all together is an important part of the Walden experience.

Enjoy traditional and contemporary music from Norway, Estonia, England, Ireland, Bulgaria, and the US, along with madrigals by Wilbye and Monteverdi, and sacred works by Schütz, Rheinberger, and Zumaya. We're also bringing you improvisatory new music by Paula Matthusen, Amanda Feery, and Sam Pluta. You won't want to miss this culminating event.