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 of the Event:

February 6, 2025

7:30 - Bryan Hall Theatre

WSU Faculty and Student Gala Concert - Featuring works by Kasey Craig, Aliyah Danielle, Joanna Kenyon, Jihyun Kim, Chelsea Komschlies Chris Dickey, Jihyun Kim, Fabio Menchetti, Katie Rice, Yuna Roh, Alisa Toy, Julie Wieck, WSU Concert Choir

February 7, 2025

8:00am - Kimbrough Lobby

Registration Opens - Meet Up and Welcome Coffee and Refreshments

8:30am - Kimbrough Lobby

Poster Setup - Oranthos Parthenos, "The Apollo Lyre" Poster

9:10am

Presentations: Synesthesia and Poetic Analysis Tom LaChance Kevin Kopsco

10:10am

Presentations: Desire and Jazz Improvisation Smee Wong, "Sounding Desire: The Sexual Aesthetic in John Zorn's Compositions" David Larsen, "Reimagining Jazz Compositions: Modern Approaches to Jazz Improvisation and Composition"

11:10am - Kimbrough Concert Hall

The Music of Jennifer Stevenson Ryan Zwahlen, oboe; Sophia Tegart, flute; Fabio Menchetti, piano

12:10pm - Bryan Hall Theatre

Composers Concert 1 - Featured Composers: Jason Bahr, Caio Csizmar, Michael Johanson, Mark Kilstofte, Sabriena Lawrence, Mikaela Storm, Mickie Wadsworth Performers: Ruth Boden, cello; Susan DeWitt Smith, piano; Yoko Greeney, piano; Yeseul Kim, piano; Sarah Miller, trombone; Elena Panchenko, piano; Katie Rice, clarinet; Sophia Tegart, flute; Alisa Toy, soprano; Christopher Wilson, marimba

1:10pm - Kimbrough Concert Hall

Brass Trio and Solo Oboe Works Works by Brian DuFord, Catherine Likhuta, and Elizabeth Raum Heather Killmeyer, oboe and Anonim Trio Martin King, horn; Chris Dickey, tuba; Yuna Roh, piano

2:10 - Bryan Hall Theatre

"Sky and Earth, Boundless" Works by Jacob Dalager, Theresa Martin, Daniel Morel, and Robert Pherigo Violetta Duo Dorothy Glick Maglione, flute; Madelyn Moore, clarinet

3:10 - Kimbrough Concert Hall

The Music of Miho Hizama Aaron Hill, saxophone, Sarah Miller, trombone A.J. Miller, euphonium and WSU Jazz Big Band

4:10 - Bryan Hall Theatre

Premieres for Oboe - Works by Hayden Iskander and Alexander de Varon Camilla Yoder, oboe; Jake Henneford, body percussion Catherine Anderson, piano

4:00-5:30pm - K115

Genghis Barbie Horn Master Class - Performers from the WSU Horn Studio

5:10 - Kimbrough Concert Hall

Composers Concert 2 (Fixed Media) - Featured Composers: Bdil Bracha, Kramer Elwell, Corey Gardner, Yi-Ning Lo, Yuk Bun Wan, Smee Wong, Matt Zook

6:00-7:30pm - Dinner Break

7:30pm - Bryan Hall Theatre

Guest Performer Gala Concert Genghis Barbie

February 8, 2025

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

Date: February 6-8, 2025

Location: Various locations in Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163

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