June 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Bang on a Can Virtual Marathon
Solo performance of Paula Matthusen’s of an implacable subtraction
April 5, 2020 at 9:00 p.m.
Experimental Sound Studio Quarantine Concerts
Solo Improvisation Set
Live streamed via ESS website
February 28, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.
Chico State New Music Symposium 2020
Zingg Recital Hall, Chico, CA
Splinter Reeds is the featured ensemble of the New Music Symposium. Splinter will be presenting a concert of new and recent works written for the ensemble.
February 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at the Pitzer Center
Davis, CA
Splinter Reeds will be presenting a concert of new and recent works written for the ensemble.
February 21, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Solo Performance at the SPLICE Festival
Oxford, OH
World Premiere performance of Taylor Brook’s Set for bassoon and electronics.
December 8, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Solo Set of Improvised Music as part of the CUSP Concert Series
Praxis Fiber Workshop
Cleveland, OH
November 23, 2019 at 9:00 p.m.
Splinter Reeds: Presenting New Works by Wesleyan Composers
World Music Hall, Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
Premiering several new compositions by Wesleyan University graduate composers.
November 21-23, 2019
Splinter Reeds Residency at Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
Splinter Reeds will be collaborating with Wesleyan’s graduate composers on new works for the ensemble.
November 20, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Permutations Presents: Splinter Reeds
In their NYC debut, Splinter Reeds performs works by Sky Macklay, Matthew Shlomowitz, Ryan Brown, Dai Fujikura, György Ligeti, Jannik Giger, Joseph Kudirka, and Eric Wubbels.
November 19, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Guest Artist Recital at Boston University
School of Music Concert Hall
855 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
November 18-19, 2019
Splinter Reeds Residency at Boston University
Boston, MA
Splinter Reeds will be working with Boston University's composers on new works for the ensemble.
October 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Lecture-Performance of solo and electroacoustic work at Cleveland State University
CSU School of Music
Cleveland, OH
October 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Wubbels/Jessen/Pluta Improv Trio, alongside John McCowen, and Charmaine Lee / Weston Olencki
Spectrum
Brooklyn, NY
September 15, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Featured Soloist on the San Francisco Electronic Music Festival
Brava Theater
San Francisco, CA
Performing a solo set of electroacoustic works as part of the SFEMF 20th Anniversary Festival.
September 14, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. (Pre-concert Talk at 7:00 p.m.)
Splinter Reeds with SFCMP and Roomful of Teeth: Oceanic Migrations by Michael Gordon
Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
San Francisco, CA
Premiering In a Strange Land by Michael Gordon with Splinter Reeds alongside Roomful of Teeth and the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
August 11, 2019 at 9:00 p.m.
Solo Improvisation and Trio set with Wendy Eisenberg & Shane Parish
New Ghosts Series at Mahall's Apartment
Lakewood, OH
July 20-31, 2019
Artist-in-Residence at the Walden School for Young Musicians
Performing several concerts and world premieres with the Walden School Players.
Dublin, New Hampshire
June 22, 2019
2 Ateliers Rencontres Improviser’s Festival
Zuiderzeeweg Ateliers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 14-15, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.
2019 DOEK Festival
Bimhuis
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Delighted to be performing as on the 2019 Doek Festival in Amsterdam!
May 22, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Ears Open Series at Public Records
233 Butler St
Brooklyn, New York
Improvising alongside Stephen Haynes, Hank Roberts, and Wendy Eisenberg.
May 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
Solo Performance at the International Society for Improvised Music Conference
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at the Frost School of Music’s Gusman Concert Hall
Miami, Florida
Performing six world premiere works by the Frost School of Music faculty composers.
April 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Splinter Reeds at the Center for Visual Communication
541 NW 27th St,
Miami, Florida
Presenting works by György Ligeti, Cara Haxo, Matthew Shlomowitz, Anna Webber, Dai Fujikura, Eric Wubbels, and Paula Matthusen.
April 12-14, 2019
Splinter Reeds Residency at University of Miami
Presenting masterclasses, workshops, and a recital of new faculty pieces at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.
March 31, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.
Frequency Series at Constellation
Chicago, Illinois
Presenting duo works alongside violinist Erica Dicker including three world premieres by Erin Rogers, Ted Moore, and Andrew Raffo-Dewar.
March 29, 2019 at 9:00 p.m.
Erica Dicker/Dana Jessen/Katherine Young/Ted Moore
Elastic Arts
Chicago, Illinois
Presenting a set of improvised music.
March 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Pam Tanowitz Dance: Five Small Dances for Cleveland
Pilgrim Church
2592 W. 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
Performing live solo electroacoustic music for Pam Tanowitz Dance and the Movement Project on a collaborative work at Pilgrim Church in Cleveland.
March 19, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Cornish College for the Arts presents Splinter Reeds
Poncho Stage
, Seattle, Washington
Performing works by György Ligeti, Cara Haxo, Matthew Shlomowitz, Yannis Kyriakides, Anna Webber, Dai Fujikura, Eric Wubbels, and Paula Matthusen.
March 19, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
Splinter Reeds PIVOT Convocation at Cornish College for the Arts
Seattle, Washington
Performance preview and panel discussion with James Falzone.
March 16, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. (Pre-concert Talk at 7:15 p.m.)
Vancouver New Music presents Splinter Reeds
The Annex: 823 Seymour Street, 2nd Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia
Performing a program of new music including a world premiere by Canadian composer, Terri Hron.
March 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
TIMARA’s (T)ech Machina Music Festival
Birenbaum Performance and Innovation Space
Oberlin, Ohio
Performing Seismologic by George Lewis and Fireflies in Winter by Peter V. Swendsen.
March 13th, 2019
Solo Recording Session in Oberlin’s Clonick Hall
Oberlin, Ohio
Recording Seismologic by George Lewis.
February 1, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at the University of Virginia
Old Cabell Hall
Charlottesville, Virginia
Premiering 8 new works written for Splinter Reeds by UVA graduate composers.
January 30-February 2, 2019
Splinter Reeds Residency at University of Virginia
Performing and recording new works by the UVA graduate composers.
January 28th, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Dana Jessen and Erica Dicker Duo on the Telemetry Series
Bridge PAI
Charlottesville, VA
Performing George Lewis’ solo work, Seismologic, as well as duos with Erica Dicker.
November 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Vanguard New Music Guest Artist Series presents Dana Jessen
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
Performing Carve: a solo program of improvised and electroacoustic music.
October 23, 2018
Splinter Reeds at Glendale Community College: Student coaching, masterclasses, and a short recital.
Glendale, AZ
October 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at Arizona State University’s Katzin Hall
Tempe, Arizona
Splinter Reeds performs works by Gyrögi Ligeti, Eric Wubbels, Matthew Shlomowitz, Cara Haxo, Dai Fujikura, Paula Matthusen, Michael Gordon, and Joseph Kudirka.
October 22-23, 2018
Splinter Reeds Residency at Arizona State University
Presenting masterclasses, workshops, and a recital at Arizona State University
October 1, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at University of the Pacific
Stockton, California
Splinter Reeds performs works by Ligeti, Shlomowitz, McGowan, Haxo, Mellits, Gordon, and Russell.
October 1, 2018
Splinter Reeds at the University of the Pacific
Splinter Reeds presents masterclasses and workshops as part of a day-long residency culminating in an evening performance at the University of the Pacific’s Recital Hall.
September 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
InterMusic SF: SF Music Day 2018
War Memorial Veterans Building
San Francisco, California
Splinter Reeds performs works by Cara Haxo, Ned McGowan, and Gyrögi Ligeti.
September 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Qubit Presents: Dana Jessen / C. Spencer Yeh & Andrew Lampert
Project-Q Space
1850 Amsterdam Ave, New York, New York
Performing Carve: a solo program of improvised and electroacoustic music.
September 21, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Sheldon Concert Hall with Alarm Will Sound
St. Louis, Missouri
Performing Scott Johnson's Mind Out of Matter with Alarm Will Sound.
July 20-August 2, 2018
Artist-in-Residence at the Walden School for Young Musicians
Performing several concerts and world premieres with the Walden School Players.
Dublin, New Hampshire
June 24-30, 2018
Guest Performance Faculty at the 2018 SPLICE Institute
Present workshops about improvisation and electroacoustic performance practice, perform a solo faculty recital as well as numerous electroacoustic concerts throughout the week.
June 15-20, 2018
Splinter Reeds Recording Session
Tiny Telephone Studios, Oakland, California
Recording works by Yannis Kyriakides, Matthew Shlomowitz, Sky Macklay, Cara Haxo, Eric Wubbels, and Theresa Wong.
May 25th, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunview Luncheonette
Brooklyn, NY
Erica Dicker/Dana Jessen Improv Duo
April 27-28, 2018 (multiple performances)
Featured Soloist at Innova’s Inn-Fest
Studio Z
St. Paul, Minnesota
April 21, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Syndicate for the Arts Presents: Dana Jessen, Jaribu Shahid and Josh Harlow
Cleveland, Ohio
April 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Out of the Box Series at University of the Arts
Featured Soloist
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Performing Carve: a solo program of improvised and electroacoustic music
March 24, 2018
Rushes Ensemble at the Big Ears Festival
Knoxville Museum of Art
Knoxville, Tennessee
Performing Michael Gordon’s Rushes
March 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Rushes Ensemble at OZ Arts
Performing Michael Gordon’s Rushes
Nashville, Tennessee
March 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Modern Music Festival featuring Splinter Reeds
Blue Sage Center for the Arts
Paonia, Colorado
March 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Modern Music Festival featuring Splinter Reeds
Blue Sage Center for the Arts
Paonia, Colorado
March 7-12, 2018: Splinter Reeds residency at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts
Presenting two contemporary music programs as part of the Blue Sage Modern Music Festival, including the world premiere of Antenna Studies by Paula Matthusen that was made possible through the generous support of a New Music USA Grant. In addition to these concerts, Splinter Reeds will be performing at local schools during the residency.
March 3, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Modern Music Guild Presents Dana Jessen and Branden Lopez
Fairchild Chapel
Oberlin, Ohio
Solo works and improvisations
January 19, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
San Francisco Contemporary Music Players presents Meredith Monk & John Zorn
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, California
Performing John Zorn’s Cobra
December 14, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Permutations Series at the DiMenna Center
New York, New York
Improvisation quartet with Taylor Ho Bynum, Michael Vatcher and Erica Dicker
December 15-16, 2017
Recording Ingrid Laubrock’s Contemporary Chaos Practices
Power Station
New York, New York
December 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Alarm Will Sound concert
Missouri Theater
Columbia, Missouri
November 29, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Music of the Americas Concert Series at UNM
Performing Carve: a solo program of improvised and electroacoustic music
Albuquerque, New Mexico
November 17, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at University of North Texas
Voertman Hall, Denton, Texas
November 15, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at UT-Austin (pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m.
Butler School of Music, Austin, Texas
November 13, 2017 at 5:15 p.m.
Splinter Reeds Recital at Texas A&M University-Commerce
Jack & Lou Finnet Concert Hall, Commerce, Texas
November 13-18, 2017: Splinter Reeds Texas Tour
Presenting masterclasses, workshops, and recitals throughout the week at the University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas, and Texas A&M University-Commerce.
November 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Indexical Series presents Splinter Reeds
Wind River Studios, Santa Cruz, California
Performing works by Matthew Shlomowitz, Theresa Wong, Eric Wubbels, Jannik Giger, Cara Haxo, and Sky Macklay.
November 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Full Moon Performances Series presents Splinter Reeds
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, California
Performing works by Matthew Shlomowitz, Theresa Wong, Eric Wubbels, Jannik Giger, Cara Haxo, as well as the world premiere performance of Sky Macklay’s Choppy.
September 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Faculty Artist Series
Sol Joseph Recital Hall, San Francisco, California
Performing works by Jannik Giger, Cara Haxo, Marc Mellits, Theresa Wong, Yannis Kyriakides, and Eric Wubbels.
July 21 - August 3, 2017: Walden School Players, Dublin, New Hampshire
Performing with the Walden School's resident ensemble, the Walden School Players.
July 10-15, 2017
Splinter Reeds Ensemble-in-Residence at the Walden School, Dublin, New Hampshire
Week-long residency culminating in a performance of new works written by Walden School faculty.
July 6, 2017 at 8:00 P.M.
Omaha Under the Radar Festival, OUTRSPACES, Omaha, Nebraska
Performing solo electroacoustic works by Sam Pluta and Paula Matthusen.
June 29, 2017 at 8:30 P.M.
Songs, Dances and Interludes at Splendor, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Performing solo electroacoustic works, as well as improvisations with Anne La Berge, Nora Mulder, and Raoul van der Weide.
June 27, 2017 at 8:30 P.M.
Zaal100 Impro Jazz Café, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Improvising with Wilbert de Joode, Michael Vatcher, and Eileen Standley.
June 23, 2017
Studio LOOS, Den Haag, The Netherlands
Performing solo electroacoustic works, as well as ensemble pieces with the Edge Ensemble.
June 10, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.
Switchboard Music Festival, San Francisco, California
Performing a set of new music with Splinter Reeds.
April 25, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
Bohemian National Hall, New York, New York
Performing the world premiere of Seismologic (2017) by George Lewis for bassoon and 4-channel sound.
April 24, 2017 at 8:30 P.M.
Willow Place Auditorium, Brooklyn, New York
Performing with the SEM Ensemble.
April 17, 2017 at 8:00 P.M.
ROOM Series at the Royce Gallery, San Francisco, California
Splinter Reeds presents a world premiere work by Theresa Wong, alongside pieces by Eric Wubbels, Ken Ueno, and Tom Johnson featuring narration by Pamela Z.
April 8, 2017 at 8:00 P.M.
Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music at Chapman University, Orange, California
Performing a recital of new music with Splinter Reeds.
April 7, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
Frederick Loewe Performance Hall at University of the Redlands, California
Performing a recital of new music with Splinter Reeds.
March 2, 2017 at 8:00 P.M.
Roulette, Brooklyn, New York
Performing with Taylor Ho Bynum's PlusTet.
February 26, 2017 at 9:00 P.M.
Hungry Brain, Chicago, Illinois
Performing with Taylor Ho Bynum, Mike Reed, and Joshua Abrams.
February 23, 2017 at 9:00 P.M.
Elastic Arts Foundation, Chicago, Illinois
Improvisations with Katherine Young, Anne La Berge, and Sam Pluta.
February 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Herbst Theater, San Francisco, California
Performing Stravinsky's L'histoire du Soldat with the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
January 28, 2017 at 8:00 P.M.
Soup and Sound Series, Brooklyn, New York
Carve CD release party!
January 26, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
National Sawdust, Brooklyn, New York
Performing Michael Gordon's Rushes with the Rushes Ensemble.
November 13, 2016 (multiple performances)
November Music, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Performing the world premiere of Ig Henneman's Hardwood Floorboards for solo bassoon.
November 12, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Space is the Place Series at De Ruimte, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing improvisations with Ig Henneman, Ab Baars, and Gonçalo Almeida.
November 6, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Festival of New American Music, Sacramento, California
Splinter Reeds presents the world premiere of Babbling by Ken Ueno, alongside works by Eric Wubbels, Erik DeLuca, Marc Mellits, and Ryan Brown.
October 31-November 4, 2016
Ensemble-in-Residence at San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
Splinter Reeds presents masterclasses for students in SFSU’s Music Department, culminating in a performance on November 4th.
October 19, 2016 at 7:30 PM
New Music @ Lawrence, Appleton, Wisconsin
Splinter Reeds presents works by Eric Wubbels, Marc Mellits, Ryan Brown, Erik DeLuca, and Matthew Shlomowitz.
October 18, 2016 at 7:30 PM
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Splinter Reeds presents works by Eric Wubbels, Marc Mellits, Ryan Brown, Erik DeLuca, and Matthew Shlomowitz.
October 17-18, 2016
Northwestern University Residency, Evanston, Illinois
Splinter Reeds presents masterclasses and workshops for students in Northwestern’s Music Department.
October 16, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Frequency Series at Constellation, Chicago, Illinois
Splinter Reeds presents the world premiere of Auditory Scene Analysis II by Eric Wubbels, alongside works by Sam Pluta, Kyle Bruckmann, Yannis Kyriakides, Alex Mincek, and Matthew Shlomowitz.
September 10, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Wet Ink Presents: The Nature of Sound at St. Peter’s Church, Chelsea, New York City, New York
Performing solo works for bassoon and electronics by Sam Pluta and Paula Matthusen.
August 16, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Splinter Reeds Season Launch Party at the SF Center for New Music, San Francisco, California
July 2-August 9, 2016
The Walden School
Dublin, New Hampshire
Returning to the summer faculty at the Walden School Young Musicians Program where I will teach classes for pre-college students in composition, musicianship and improvisation. In addition to my faculty role, I am delighted to join the Walden School Players as the bassoonist for the program’s prestigious ensemble-in-residence.
June 8, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Amphithéâtre — Gesù, Montréal, Canada
Performing in Terri Hron's Portrait Collection alongside Dan Blake, Peter Evans, Mary Halvorson, Katelyn Clark, Adam Kinner,Philippe Lauzier, and Cléo Palacio-Quintin.
May 8, 2016 at 8:00 PM
The Bop Stop, Cleveland, Ohio
Performing a solo program for bassoon and electronics by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta, Peter V. Swendsen and Kyle Bruckmann.
April 22 & 23 at 8:00 PM
Duke Performances, Durham, North Carolina
Performing Michael Gordon’s Rushes alongside Mantra Percussion performing Timber!
April 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM
San Carlos Eclectic Music Festival, San Carlos, California
Splinter Reeds presents an afternoon of new music.
April 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM
CCRMA, Stanford, California
Performing a solo program for bassoon and electronics by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta, Peter V. Swendsen and Kyle Bruckmann.
April 10, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Real Art Ways Improvisations Series, Hartford, Connecticut
Improvisations with Joe Morris and Stephen Haynes.
April 9, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Unvertainty Music Series at Never Ending Books, New Haven, Connecticut
Improvisations with Paula Matthusen and Terri Hron.
January 16, 2016
San Francisco Center for New Music
San Francisco, California
Splinter Reeds performs a program of new works by Stanford graduate composers.
January 11-15, 2015
Stanford University Residency, Stanford, California
Splinter Reeds collaborates with Stanford’s graduate composers culminating in a performance on January 15th.
December 19, 2015
La Passe, Montreal, Quebec
Improvisations with Dan Blake and Terri Hron.
November 22, 2015
sfSound Salon Series at the Center for New Music, San Francisco, California
Splinter Reeds Debut Album Release Party!
November 6-7, 2015
Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival, Richmond, Virginia
Featured artist of the 2015 festival performing music by Paula Matthusen and Peter V. Swendsen.
November 5, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Music Synergies Concert Series (UVA), Charlottesville, Virginia
Performing a solo program for bassoon and electronics by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta, Peter V. Swendsen and Kyle Bruckmann.
October 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Park Avenue Armory's Board of Director's Room, New York City, New York
Performing the NYC debut of Michael Gordon’s Rushes, an hour-long piece for seven bassoons.
October 20, 2015 at 10:00 PM
SONiC Festival After Hours at Roulette, Brooklyn, New York
Performing with Paula Matthusen (electronics) and Biba Bell (choreography).
September 11-12, 17 & 24, 2015
Solo Recording Sessions in Clonick Hall, Oberlin, Ohio
Recording new works by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta, Peter V. Swendsen and Kyle Bruckmann.
September 11, 2015 at 8:00 PM
David H. Stull Recital Hall, Oberlin, Ohio
Performing a solo program for bassoon and electronics by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta, Peter V. Swendsen and Kyle Bruckmann.
June 27-August 2, 2015
The Walden School, Dublin, New Hampshire
Returning to the summer faculty at the Walden School Young Musicians Program where I will teach classes for pre-college students in composition, musicianship and improvisation. In addition to my faculty role, I am delighted to join the Walden School Players as the bassoonist for the program’s prestigious ensemble-in-residence.
July 24, 2015 at 7:30 PM
Louise Schenk Recital Hall
Dublin, New Hampshire
The Walden School Players Concert
Performing Sofia Gubaidulina’s quasi hoquetus with Tawnya Popoff and Cory Smythe, as well as an improvisation with Peter Evans, Cory Smythe, Erica Dicker, Bonnie Whiting, Ryan Muncy and Sam Pluta.
June 7, 2015
Old Firsts Concerts
San Francisco, California
Splinter Reeds will present an evening of new music featuring works by Ryan Brown, Ned McGowan, Erik DeLuca, Marc Mellits and Jordan Glenn.
June 4, 2015
Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT)
Berkeley, California
The third in this three-part residency, Splinter Reeds will be presenting new works written for them by graduate composers at UC-Berkeley as part of a co-operative residency at CNMAT.
April 3, 2015 at 8:00 PM
The Fuse Factory
Columbus, Ohio
Concert of duo improvisations with Lyn Goeringer.
March 25, 2015 at 8:30 P.M.
Splendor Bassoons!
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performance of solo bassoon and electronics pieces by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta and Peter V. Swendsen alongside improvisations with Paula Matthusen and Shackle.
March 25, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
Conservatorium of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Master class: Bassoon and Electronics alongside Paula Matthusen, Katherine Young and Amy Cimini.
March 24, 2015 at 9:00 P.M.
Impro Jazzcafé at Zaal 100
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Improvisations with Katie Young, Jasper Stadhouders, Felicity Provan, and Nora Mulder.
March 23, 2015
American Academy in Rome
Rustik Haus Musik at the Casa Rustica
Rome, Italy
Performance of solo bassoon and electronics pieces by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta and Peter V. Swendsen alongside duo improvisations with Paula Matthusen.
March 8, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Center for New Music & Audio Technologies (CNMAT)
Berkeley, California
Solo show of new works for bassoon and electronics by Paula Matthusen, Sam Pluta and Peter V. Swendsen.
March 6, 2015 at 6:00, 6:45 and 7:30 PM
The Presidio Sessions Concert Series
San Francisco, California
Splinter Reeds will present three short concerts of new music.
March 4-5, 2015
University of California at Davis Residency
Davis, California
Splinter Reeds presents workshops and lectures as part of a two-day residency culminating in a performance on March 5th at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.
February 27, 2015
Avant Music Festival
The Wild Project
New York, New York
Performing Paula Matthusen's of an implacable subtraction for bassoon and electronics.
January 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Center for New Music & Audio Technologies (CNMAT)
Berkeley, California
Splinter Reeds performs an evening of new music by UC-Berkeley graduate composers.
December 19, 2014 at 8:15 PM
Shapeshifter Lab
Brooklyn, New York
Performing on Terri Hron's Portrait Collection with Peter Evans, Mary Halvorson, and Dan Blake.
December 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Center for New Music
San Francisco, California
Curated by Switchboard Music Presents, Splinter Reeds performs an evening of new music featuring works by Marc Mellits, Ryan Brown, Kyle Bruckmann, and a world premiere by Aaron Novik.
November 22, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Vancouver New Music
Orpheum Annex
Vancouver, British Columbia
Performing Michael Gordon's Rushes, an hour-long piece for seven bassoons.
October 24, 2014 at 7:30 PM
L@TE: Friday Nights at BAM/PFA
Berkeley, California
Splinter Reeds performs an evening of new music featuring works by Dai Fujikura, Yannis Kyriakides, Kyle Bruckmann, Carlo Gesualdo, Erik DeLuca, and a world premiere by Marc Mellits.
August 8th, 2014 at 1:00 PM
IDRS (International Double Reed Society) Conference
New York, New York
Performance at Judson Memorial Church.
June 28th - August 3rd, 2014
The Walden School
Dublin, New Hampshire
Returning to the summer faculty at the Walden School where I will teach classes for pre-college students in composition, musicianship and instrumentation.
June 7, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Trinity Chamber Concerts
Berkeley, California
Performing with Splinter Reeds.
April 15, 2014 at 7:30 PM
April in Santa Cruz Festival of New Music
Santa Cruz, California
Splinter Reeds performs works by Matthew Shlomowitz, György Ligeti, Tom Johnson, Ned McGowan and David Jones (world premiere).
April, 12, 2014 at 2:45 PM
Switchboard Music Festival
Brava Theater
San Francisco, California
Performing Tom Johnson's Narayana's Cows with Splinter Reeds.
March 29, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Peak Performances
Montclair State University
Performing Michael Gordon's Rushes, an hour-long piece for seven bassoons.
March 28, 2014 at 8:00 PM
The Icebox at Crane Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Performing Michael Gordon's Rushes, an hour-long piece for seven bassoons.
March 26, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Tufts University Granoff Music Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Performing Michael Gordon's Rushes, an hour-long piece for seven bassoons.
March 9-16, 2014
CMMAS Artist Residency
Morelia, Mexico
Week-long residency with Paula Matthusen culminating in a concert of solos and duo improvisations.
February 17, 2014 at 9:00 PM
Resonance Improvisation Series
Montreal, Quebec
Improvisations with Terri Hron and others TBA.
February 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Loyola University's Roussel Performance Hall
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeff Albert performs my composition This person would be an animal as part of the Electronic Music at Loyola Concert.
February 7 & 8, 2014 (Two Performances)
Joe Goode Annex
San Francisco, California
Performing on Pamela Z and Christina McPhee's Carbon Song Cycle for multi-channel video, chamber ensemble, voice and electronics.
January 11, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Center for New Music
San Francisco, California
Curated by the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, the Splinter Reed Quintet performs an evening of new music.
December 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Frank Lloyd Wright's Weltzheimer-Johnson House
Oberlin, Ohio
Performing solo improvisations.
November 24-25, 2013
University of Michigan Residency
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Rushes Ensemble presents lectures and masterclasses as part of a two-day residency culminating in a performance of Michael Gordon's Rushes on November 25, 8:00 PM at Stamps Auditorium.
November 20, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Roulette
Brooklyn, New York
Performing on Pamela Z and Christina McPhee's Carbon Song Cycle for multi-channel video, chamber ensemble, voice and electronics.
October 25, 2013 at 8:00 PM
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Residency
Splinter's debut performance with music by Ned McGowan, Tom Johnson, Ron Ford, Lee Hyla and more!
September 29, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Oberlin, Ohio
Performing Peter V. Swendsen's Northern Circles for bassoon, alto saxophone, electronics, and video at Warner Concert Hall.
September 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Roulette
Brooklyn, New York
Premiering works by Anthony Braxton, Taylor Ho Bynum, Mark Taylor and Ingrid Laubrock with the Tri-Centric Orchestra.
July 5, 2013 at 8:00 PM
ROOM: Six Reeds (and 18 feet of tubing)
San Francisco, California
Performing (remotely) with Sara Schoenbeck (bassoon), Kyle Bruckmann (oboe and english horn) and Pamela Z (voice and electronics).
July 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Ravinia Festival's Martin Theatre
Highland Park, Illinois
Performing Bernstein's Songfest with Ensemble Dal Niente.
July 3, 2013 at 9:30 PM
The Hideout
Chicago, Illinois
Performing a solo set and in a quartet with Jeff Kimmel (bass clarinet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) and Mike Reed (drums).
June 6, 2013 at 7:30 PM
First Thursdays at the Schoolhouse
5523 Santa Cruz Ave. Apt. 1, Richmond, California
Performing a trio set with Taylor Ho Bynum (trumpet) and Pete Fitzpatrick (guitar).
May 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Mission Dolores Basilica
San Francisco, California
Performing Holy Sisters (world premiere) by Gabriela Lena Frank with the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra and the San Francisco Girls Choir.
May 2, 2013 at 7:30 PM
First Thursdays at the Schoolhouse
5523 Santa Cruz Ave. Apt. 1, Richmond, California
Premiering Bernal Bernal for bassoon, saxophone, electronics and video by Betsey Biggs.
April 25, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Capistrano Hall at Sacramento State University
Sacramento, California
Joined by Dave Wells (bassoon), Ohne Name performs the Gubaidulina Duo Sonata and Marc Mellit's Black among other contemporary bassoon duos.
April 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM
L@TE: Friday Nights at BAM/PFA
Berkeley, California
Performing on Pamela Z & Christina McPhee's new collaborative work CARBON SONG CYCLE for multiple channels of projected video and chamber ensemble with voice & electronics.
April 4, 2013 at 7:30 PM
First Thursdays at the Schoolhouse
5523 Santa Cruz Ave. Apt. 1, Richmond, California
Performing with Ghost in the House.
April 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Herbst Theater
San Francisco, California
Performing world premieres by Chaya Czernowin and Lewis Nielson with the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
March 24, 2013 from 2:00-10:00 PM
Switchboard Music Festival
Brava Theater
San Francisco, California
Performing with the Oakland Active Orchestra.
March 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Center for New Music
San Francisco, California
Performing the music of Lanier Sammons with Giacomo Fiore (guitar), Michael Straus (soprano saxophone) and Kyle Bruckmann (oboe).
March 7, 2013 at 7:30 PM
First Thursdays at the Schoolhouse
5523 Santa Cruz Ave. Apt. 1, Richmond, California
Presenting Phillip Greenlief in a solo saxophone show.
February 7, 2013 at 7:30 PM
First Thursdays at the Schoolhouse
5523 Santa Cruz Ave. Apt. 1, Richmond, California
Performing on Gino Robair's OWVL - An Opera
February 5, 2013 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Presenting an Improvisation Workshop at UC-Berkeley's School of Music
Berkeley, California
Working with Myra Melford's improvisation ensemble.
January 22, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Tom's Place
Berkeley, California
Performing with Palle Dahlstedt (electronics), Per Anders Nilsson (electronics), Gino Robair (percussion and electronics), Tim Perkis (electronics), Lisa Mezzacappa (bass), Kjell Nordeson (percussion) and Kyle Bruckmann (oboe).
December 9th, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
Under Construction New Music Series
Crowden Music Center
Berkeley, California
Performing new works by Andrew V. Ly, Michael Nicholas and Davide Verotta.
December 5th, 2012 at 8:00 P.M.
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
Performing the music of Lanier Sammons with Giacomo Fiore (guitar), Michael Straus (soprano saxophone) and Kyle Bruckmann (oboe).
Fall 2012 European Tour of Michael Gordon's Rushes, an hour-long piece for seven amplified bassoons!
November 8th at the November Music Festival in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
November 10th at the GLOW Festival in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
November 11th at the Concertgebouw Brugge in Brugge, Belgium
November 15th at the Ostadetheater in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
November 16th at the Korzo Theater in Den Haag, the Netherlands
October 28th, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
San Francisco, California
Performing John Cage's Concert for Piano with the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
September 15th, 2012 at 8:00 P.M.
EMPAC: Experimental Music and Performing Arts Center
Troy, New York
Premiering Michael Gordon's Rushes, an hour-long piece for seven amplified bassoons. This premiere performance is the culmination of a week-long recording residency (September 9-14) at EMPAC for release on NYC's Cantaloupe Records.
June 30th - August 5th, 2012
The Walden School
Dublin, New Hampshire
Joining the summer faculty at the Walden School where I will teach classes for pre-college students in composition, improvisation and instrumentation.
July 20th, 2012 at 7:30 P.M.
The Walden School's Louise Shonk Kelly Recital Hall
Dublin, New Hampshire
Yarn/Wire premieres my new composition This person would be an animal for piano four hands, glockenspiel, interactive computer keyboard and video.
May 31st, 2012
The Scandinavian House
58 Park Avenue
New York, New York
The EAR Duo teams up composer Peter V. Swendsen for a performance of Northern Circles for alto saxophone, bassoon, live electronics and film.
March 15th - 16th, 2012
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Oberlin, Ohio
The EAR Duo hosts an improvisation workshop and evening concert with students at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music as part of the CarnivOINC Festival.
March 10th, 2012
Shaw Center for the Arts
115 Eastern Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The EAR Duo teams up with composer Jesse Allison for an evening-length collaboration for saxophones, bassoon, percussion, laptop ensemble, video and more!
February 15th, 2012
Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC)
Corner of 8th Street and College Avenue
Troy, New York
Performing with the Lucky Dragons.
February 12th, 2012
Teatro Zuccone
222 East Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesota
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for an evening of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others.
February 11th, 2012
The Lyric Center for the Arts
514 Chestnut Street
Virginia, Minnesota
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for an evening of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others.
February 9th - 10th, 2012
SEAMUS Conference
Lawrence University
Appleton, Wisconsin
The EAR Duo teams up composer Peter V. Swendsen for a performance of Northern Circles for alto saxophone, bassoon, live electronics and film. Also installing Social Structure [Construction no. 1] for voice, social media, interactive media, and 'socially aware' constructed speaker blocks. Collaboration with artists Jesse Allison and Nick Hwang.
February 7th, 2012 at 7:30 P.M.
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for an evening of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others.
February 6th, 2012 at 7:30 P.M.
University of Wisconsin at Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for a day of lectures and workshops alongside an evening performance of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for a day of lectures and workshops alongside an evening performance of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:00 P.M.
Kerrytown Concert House
415 North 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for an evening of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others. We will also be hosting a 4:30 P.M. lecture on human vs. machine performance sponsored by the University of Michigan's Performing Arts Technology Department.
February 1st, 2012 at 8:00 P.M.
Miami University of Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for an evening of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others.
January 30th, 2012 at 5:30 P.M.
The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University
Cohen-Davison Theater
Baltimore, Maryland
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI (Troy Rogers, Steven Kemper and Scott Barton) for an evening of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others. We will also be hosting a 4:00 P.M. panel discussion led by Peabody's Gary Louie.
January 29th, 2012 at 8:00 P.M.
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall
103 1st Street South
Charlottesville, Virginia
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers for an evening of works for saxophones, bassoon, electronics, robots and film by EMMI, Peter V. Swendsen, Terry Riley, Tom Johnson, and others.
December 1st - 4th, 2011
Art Basel
Miami, Florida
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI for a performance with MARIE (Monochord-Aerophone Robotic Instrument Ensemble) at the most important art show in North America. Hosted in conjunction with The Streets Festival of Electronic Music and the Harold Golen Gallery of Art.
November 22nd, 2011 at 10:00 P.M.
Open Ears Music Series
The Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
The EAR Duo and special guests team up with Amsterdam's Ivo Bol for a very special evening of improv.
November 17th, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Catamount Arts
115 Eastern Avenue
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
The EAR Duo performs an evening of music for saxophones, bassoon, electronics and video. Splitting the bill with the Clog's Rachel Elliott.
November 15th - 16th, 2011
University of Vermont Residency
Burlington, Vermont
The EAR Duo presents concerts, lectures and masterclasses as part of a two-day residency. The concert is at 3:00 P.M. on November 16th.
November 15th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M.
Monkey House
30 Main Street
Winooski, Vermont
The EAR Duo performs an evening of music for saxophones, bassoon, electronics and video. Splitting the bill with the Clog's Rachel Elliott.
November 11th - 12th, 2011
Electric LaTex Festival
University of Texas at Austin
Performing GUA for improv ensemble and live electronics.
November 1st, 2011 at 10:00 P.M.
Open Ears Music Series at The Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
Performing with local area improvisers for the 4th anniversery of the Open Ears Series.
October 10th - 30th, 2011
Atlantic Center for the Arts
1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Collaborations and performances with fellow ACA residents and master artist Roscoe Mitchell.
August 10th, 2011 at 8:30 P.M.
Douglass Street Music Collective
295 Douglass Street
Brooklyn, New York
Improvisations with Joe Moffett (tpt), Matt Plummer (tbn), Wes Matthews (pn/kbd) and Kevin McFarland (cello).
August 8th, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Roulette
509 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, New York
Improvisations with fellow Music OMI residents.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:00 P.M.
Music OMI Concert
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, New York
Improvisations with fellow Music OMI residents.
July 21st - August 7th, 2011
Omi International Musicians Residency
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, New York
May 30th - June 1st, 2011
NIME (New Interfaces for Musical Expression)
Chateau Neuf Library
Slemdalsveien 15
Oslo, Norway
Performing Cornerghostaxis #1 by Gerriet K. Sharma & David Pirro for MELE - Motion Enabled Live Electronics.
May 25th, 2011 at 8:00 P.M.
The Sound of Mu
Markveien 58
Oslo, Norway
The EAR Duo performs Peter V. Swendsen's Northern Circles for bassoon, alto saxophone and electronics.
May 21st, 2011 at 5:00 P.M.
On Wings Festival
CalefaXL Reed Orchestra
Groningen, Netherlands
Performing music by Bach, Ravel, Wagner, Steve Reich, Giel Vleggaar and Ton ter Doest.
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI for performances, residencies and lectures throughout the United States and Europe [March 29th - April 21st, 2011].
April 18th - 21st, 2011
De Lindenberg: Huis voor de Kunsten
Ridderstraat 23
Nijmegen, Netherlands
The EAR Duo teams up with EMMI's Troy Rogers and flutist/composer Anne La Berge for a weeklong multimedia performance residency.
April 14th, 2011 at 8:00 P.M.
Logos Foundation
Tetrahedron Concert Series
Bomastraat 26 - 28
Ghent, Belgium
EAR Duo + EMMI Concert
April 10th - 13th, 2011
STEIM (Studio for Electro-Instrumental Music)
Achtergracht 19
Amsterdam, Netherlands
EAR Duo + EMMI Artist Residency
April 13th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M.
OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
EAR Duo + EMMI Concert
April 12th, 2011 at 8:30 P.M.
Karnatic Lab
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10
Amsterdam, Netherlands
EAR Duo + EMMI Concert
April 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 A.M.
De Doelen Concertgebouw
CalefaXL Reed Orchestra
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Performing music by Bach, Ravel, Wagner, Steve Reich, Giel Vleggaar and Ton ter Doest.
March 30th - 31st, 2011
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Residency
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts
EAR Duo + EMMI with guest composer Peter V. Swendsen
March 29th, 2011 at 11:00 A.M.
Franklin Pierce University
Music in Our World Lecture & Concert
20 College Road
Rindge, New Hampshire
EAR Duo + EMMI Lecture/Concert
March 26th, 2011 at 8:15 P.M.
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
CalefaXL Reed Orchestra
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing music by Bach, Ravel, Wagner, Steve Reich, Giel Vleggaar and Ton ter Doest.
March 25th, 2011 at 8:00 P.M.
Vredenburg Leeuwenberghkerk
CalefaXL Reed Orchestra
Utrecht, Netherlands
Performing music by Bach, Ravel, Wagner, Steve Reich, Giel Vleggaar and Ton ter Doest.
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:00 P.M.
Tabula Rasa Improvised Music Series
Maarten Luther Kerk
Dintelstraat 134
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Ab Baars, Michael Moore, Ig Henneman, Lisa Cay Miller and Fred van Duijnhoven.
March 16th, 2011 at 4:00 P.M.
ArtEZ Hogeschool Voor de Kunsten
Concert Zaal
Onderlangs 9
Arnhem, Netherlands
Performing a recital of solo improvisations and trio pieces with Raoul van der Weide (bass) and Oscar Jan Hoogland (piano).
February 20th, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.
Kunstkerk Dordrecht
Museumstraat 65
Dordrecht, Netherlands
Performing with the Het Ensemble.
February 19th, 2011 at TBA
Delicatessen
Sumatrastraat 32
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Raoul van der Weide (bass) and Oscar jan Hoogland (piano).
February 12th, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.
Wonderland Dance and Music Improvisation
Maarten Luther Kerk
Dintelstraat 134
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 11th, 2011 at 8:00 P.M.
Amsterdam Piano Lab
Goethe Institute
Herengracht 470
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Stevko Busch (piano), Paul Hubweber (trombone) and Radek Stawarz (violin).
January 27th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M.
Arnhem Muziek Platform
Apeldoornsestraat 4
Arnhem, Netherlands
Improvising with Philipp Rüttgers (piano) and Etienne Nillesen (drums)
January 11th, 2011 at 10:00 P.M.
Open Ears Series at the Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
Performing with Helen Gillet and Bhob Rainey.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:30 P.M.
Out of Your Head Series at the Wind Up Space
12 W North Ave
Baltimore, Maryland
Improvising with Erik Spangler (turntables/electronics), David Smooke (toy piano) and others.
December 19th at 8:30 P.M.
OT301
Cinésthesia
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Solo performance of Terry Riley's music with a film by Bruce Conner.
December 13th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
De Roode Bioscope
Haarlemmerplein 7
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Performing with Wolter Wierbos, Marie Guilleray and Miriam Overlach.
December 12th, 2010 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Music and Dance Improvisations
December 10th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Stiftung Ledigenheim Dinslaken-Lohberg
Stollenstraße 1
Dinslaken, Germany
New Chamber Works and Improvisations conducted by Stevko Busch featuring: Radek Stawarz (violin), Saartje van Camp (cello), Paul Hubweber (trombone), Dana Jessen (bassoon) and Stevko Busch (piano).
December 6th - 9th, 2010
CalefaXL Recording Session
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Calefax Reed Orchestra (CalefaXL) records arrangements of Bach, Ravel, Wagner, Steve Reich alongside new works by Giel Vleggaar and Ton ter Doest.
November 24th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Jazzschmiede Düsseldorf
Himmelgeisterstr. 107 G
Düsseldorf, Germany
New Chamber Works and Improvisations conducted by Stevko Busch featuring: Radek Stawarz (violin), Saartje van Camp (cello), Paul Hubweber (trombone), Dana Jessen (bassoon) and Stevko Busch (piano).
November 18th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
LOFT Köln
Wissmannstr. 30
Cologne, Germany
New Chamber Works and Improvisations conducted by Stevko Busch featuring: Radek Stawarz (violin), Saartje van Camp (cello), Paul Hubweber (trombone), Dana Jessen (bassoon) and Stevko Busch (piano).
November 16th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Musis Sacrum, Cafe-Restaurant Mahler
Velperbuitensingel 25
Arnhem, Netherlands
New Chamber Works and Improvisations conducted by Stevko Busch featuring: Radek Stawarz (violin), Saartje van Camp (cello), Paul Hubweber (trombone), Dana Jessen (bassoon) and Stevko Busch (piano).
November 14th, 2010 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Music and Dance Improvisations
November 9th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Jodi Gilbert, Robbert van Heuman and others.
October 27th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performance with DJ Dubble8, Ivo Bol, Anne LaBerge and Oscar jan Hoogland.
September 27th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
OORSPRONG Improvisation Series
Buiksloterweg 5 A-B
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Oscar jan Hoogland and Raoul van der Weide.
September 14th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Karnatic Lab
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Solo and group improvisations TBA
July 28th, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.
Spontaneous Music Series
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Performing solo and group improvisations with Brad Walker (saxophone) and Raul Gomez (violin).
July 27th, 2010 at 10:00 P.M.
Open Ears Music Series at The Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
Performing with Jeff Albert (trombone), Nobu Ozaki (bass) and Charlie Kohlmeyer (drums).
July 26th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana
Performing with Rob Cambre (guitar), Matt Rhody (violin) and Brad Walker (soprano saxophone).
June 1st, 2010 at TBA
ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten
Main Auditorium
Utrechsestraat 85
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Original works and improvisations featuring Oscar jan Hoogland (piano) and Max Haft (violin) among others.
May 26th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Rosie Wooff.
May 25th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Jodi Gilbert, Wilbert de Joode, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Michael Moore and Mary Oliver.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Loos Foundation
Wonderwerp Music Series
Constant Rebecqueplein 20B
Den Haag, The Netherlands
rare degree teams up with electronic musician Juan Parra for an evening of improvisations.
April 11th, 2010 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Music and dance improvisations with Ivo Bol, Yedo Gibson (music), and Makiko Ito (dance).
April 7th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
See program from March 18th.
March 29th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Korzo Theater
Binckhorstlaan 36
Den Haag, The Netherlands
Performance of original music and improvisations with the HHHJ Quartet.
March 21st, 2010 at 3:00 P.M.
U-EX(perimental) Series
Centraal Museum
Utrecht, Netherlands
rare degree teams up with electronic musician Juan Parra for an evening of improvisations.
March 18th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Logos Foundation
Ghent, Belgium
rare degree performs music for saxophones, bassoon and electronics by Cory Kasprzyk, Matthew Burtner, Ivo Bol, Dana Jessen and others.
March 10th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
OORSPRONG Improvisation Series
Young Designers and Industry Space
Buiksloterweg 5 A-B
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with Jason Stein and Ze Gomez.
March 9th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Karnatic Lab Concert Series
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10
Amsterdam, Netherlands
rare degree presents the European premiere of selected works from their January 2010 U.S. tour.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with special guests TBA.
February 28th, 2010 at 4:00 P.M.
Serah Artisan
Zaandam, The Netherlands
Performing with Bik Bent Braam.
January 31st, 2010 at 10:00 P.M.
Hungry Brain
Chicago, Illinois
Improvisations with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Frank Rosaly (drums) and Michael Attias (saxophone).
January 30th, 2010 at 10:00 P.M.
Heaven Gallery of Art
Chicago, Illinois
Improvisations with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeff Kimmel (bass clarinet), Marc Riordan (drums) and Jason Roebke (bass).
January 25th, 2010 at 5:00 P.M.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Presenting a master class and performance of contemporary bassoon works by Michael Gordon, Terry Riley and Dana Jessen. Hosted by Michael Kroth.
January 24th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
Presenting a demonstration and performance of contemporary bassoon works by Michael Gordon, Terry Riley and Dana Jessen. Hosted by Nathaniel Zeisler.
January 21st, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
CCT Forum on Electroacoustic Improvisation at The Bridge PAI
presented by the Music Department Colloquium Series
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
rare degree finishes up their winter tour with an evening of improvisation with students and faculty from the University of Virginia's Center for Computer Music.
January 20th, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
rare degree performs music for saxophones, bassoon and electronics by Cory Kasprzyk, Matthew Burtner, Peter VZ Lane, Ivo Bol, Alex Kotch and Anne La Berge.
January 16th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
The Red Room
Baltimore, Maryland
See program from January 20th.
January 15th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Sonic Circuits Concert Series
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Silver Spring, Maryland
See program for January 20th.
January 13th, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
Hope Church
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
See program for January 20th.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:30 P.M.
Vaughan Recital Series at Dartmouth College
Faulkner Recital Hall - Hopkins Center for the Arts
Hanover, New Hampshire
See program for January 20th.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Outpost Performance Space
Cambridge, Massachusetts
See Program from January 20th.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
PUNTWG
The Rummy Nights Improv and Dance Series
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performance with Anne La Berge, Felicity Provan and Lily Kiara.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with Joost Buis and Wilbert de Joode.
November 25th, 2009 at 8:00 P.M.
Tabula Rasa Concert Series
Maarten Luther Kerk
Dintelstraat 134
Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands
Performing with Terri Hron, Juan Parra and Anne La Berge.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with Wilbert de Joode and Mary Oliver.
November 18th, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.
ArtEz Conservatorium
Utrechtsestraat 85
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Concert and workshop with trumpeter Dave Douglas.
November 15th, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Afternoon of music and dance improvisations by Dana Jessen and Michael Moore.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, Louisiana
Griffin Campbell and Michael Straus premiere my composition Storm Scenes for two soprano saxophones and sound samples.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 P.M.
Open Ears Music Series at The Blue Nile
New Orleans, Louisiana
See November 5th.
November 2th, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana
See November 5th.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
See November 5th.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
Poppehuis
Westvest 32
Delft, Netherlands
Improvisations with local Dutch musicians.
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 P.M.
Bossa Bistro & Lounge
2463 18th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Performing with the Circus of Saints Trio and John Kocur.
June 15th, 2009
Cabin Studios
Leesburg, Virginia
Recording session with the Circus of Saints Trio.
June 13th, 2009 at 10 P.M.
Artomatic Festival
55 M Street S.E.
Washington, D.C.
Performing with the Circus of Saints Trio.
June 10th, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
The Electric Possible Music Series
DC Arts Center (DCAC)
2438 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Performing with the Circus of Saints Trio.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.
Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
Agder Theater
Kristiansand, Norway
Performing music from Norway.
May 10th, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Afternoon of improvisations with Michael Moore and others.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Scheltema Complex
Marktsteeg 1
Leiden, Netherlands
Performing Saxony by James Tenney.
April 26th, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
U-EX(perimental) Series at the SJU Jazz Podium
Varkensmarkt 2
Utrecht, Netherlands
Improvisations with Kim Johannesen (guitar), Fredrik Kirkevold (drums) and Mark Alban Lotz (flute).
April 18th - 26th, 2009
Gaudeamus International Intrepreters Competition
Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Oosterdokskade 151
April 14th, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
Karnatic Lab Concert Series
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing solo works by Gijsbrecht Royé, Olga Neuwirth and Michael Gordon.
April 5th, 2009 at 3:00 P.M.
World Minimal Music Festival
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Piet Heinkade 1
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing In C by Terry Riley.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Quartet with Jodi Gilbert, Fred Longberg-Holm and Wilbert de Joode.
March 17th, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
Berlin Seminar Music Gala
Universität der Künste
Berlin, Germany
Performing Low Quartet by Michael Gordon for bassoon and pre-recorded bassoons.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:00 P.M.
Musicbox Club
Rua Nova do Carvalho 24
Lisbon, Portugal
Rare Degree premieres a new work by Matt Diamond alongside interpretations of music by Michael Gordon, Steve Reich and Erik Spangler. Presented with the live visual stylings of Sarah Buckius.
February 13th - 25th, 2009
Impuls Contemporary Music Festival
Institut für elektronische Musik und Akustik
Graz, Austria
Performance with motion-enabled live electronics (MELE) on February 22nd at 7:30 P.M. along with various other performances and concerts with the IMPULS Festival Ensemble.
January 18th, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
De Kazerne
Van Ostadestraat 341
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Participating in an afternoon of music and dance improvisations.
January 10th, 2009 from 10:30 P.M. - Midnight (London Time)
BBC Radio presents Hear and Now
London, England
Excerpts and a discussion surrounding the U.K. premiere of James Tenney's In a large, open space at the 2008 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:30 P.M.
PickUp Club
Rosie Wooff Sessions
NDSM Werf, tt Neveritaweg 15N
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisation with percussionist Robbert van Hulzen and others.
Tickets: Free
November 24th, 2008 at 9:30 P.M.
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
Bate’s Mill Art Space on Millford Street
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Performing on the UK premiere of James Tenney’s In a Large, Open Space (1994)
Tickets: Free
November 18th, 2008 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100 Jazz Cafe
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: 4 Euros
November 2nd, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
U-EX(perimental) Series at the SJU Jazz Podium
Varkensmarkt 2
Utrecht, Netherlands
Tickets: 2 Euros
May 31st, 2008 at 10:00 P.M.
Heaven Gallery in Chicago, IL
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
May 24th, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
Artomatic Festival in Washington, D.C.
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:30 P.M.
Velvet Lounge in Washington, D.C.
Concert with Circus of Saints
April 14th, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
Goodbye Blue Monday in Brooklyn, New York
Moonrise Hernandez Event (Double Bill with boxcars boxcars boxcars)
March 20th, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
The Lighthouse in Washington, D.C.
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
February 2nd, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
(SCENE) Metrospace in East Lansing, MI
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
February 1st, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
Canterbury House Concert Series in Ann Arbor, MI
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
January 29th, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
Mobtown Modern Concert Series
Contemporary Museum of Art in Baltimore, MD
For information regarding performances before 2008, please feel free to contact me.