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Friday, October 18, 2024 • 7:30 p.m. • �������ý��Ƶ Memorial Chapel

Eric Cha-Beach, Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, Jason Treuting, with composer Caroline Shaw and singer/songwriter Danni Lee
For two decades, Sō Percussion has revolutionized 21st-century chamber music, praised for blending precision with anarchy by The New Yorker. Admired for their live performances’ telepathic communication, they explore percussion’s vibrant repertoire. Their collaborations span classical, pop, indie rock, dance, and theater, expanding artistic boundaries. Sō’s commitment to education fosters community engagement, showcasing the vast possibilities of contemporary art. Continuing their partnership with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, they unveil a new song collection, alongside Grammy-winning Narrow Sea and co-composed Let the Soil Play its Simple Part.

This event is part of the New Music Series.

Friday, November 8, 2024 • 7:30 p.m. • �������ý��Ƶ Memorial Chapel

In a span of two decades, 11 recordings, and countless stage performances, vocalist René Marie has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer, and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and other leading ladies of past generations, she borrows various elements of folk, R&B, and even classical and country to create a captivating hybrid style. Her body of work is musical, but it’s more than just music. It’s an exploration of the bright and dark corners of the human experience and an affirmation of the power of the human spirit.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • 8 p.m. • Harper Hall

This dynamic duo is composed of Larry Bellorín of Monagas, Venezuela, a legend of Llanera music, and Joe Troop, a Grammy-nominated bluegrass musician from North Carolina. The two fell into step together when the pandemic sent Troop back home to The Tarheel State after ten years in South America, the same state where Bellorín happened to end up as an asylum seeker. Their unique blend of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, maracas, and whatever else fits in the van, unites their own unique cultures and traditions, while bringing music to the forefront of social movements.

Saturday, February 22, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • �������ý��Ƶ Memorial Chapel

Matt Wilson (drums), Tia Fuller (alto saxophone), Dawn Clement (piano and vocals), Jeff Lederer (tenor saxophone and clarinet), Ben Allison (bass)
Matt Wilson, a jazz luminary, boasts thirteen albums as a leader and over 400 collaborations with jazz icons like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, and Pat Metheny. Named 2018 Musician of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, his album Honey And Salt clinched the Album of the Year Award. With consecutive 5-star reviews from Downbeat for Honey And Salt�����Ի� Beginning of a Memory, Wilson’s mastery shines. Beyond drumming, he’s a revered educator, dedicated to bridging music and people. Passionate about jazz’s outreach, he strives to inspire individuality and creativity in students, fostering a vibrant connection between audiences and music.

Friday, April 4, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • �������ý��Ƶ Memorial Chapel

Roomful of Teeth, a double Grammy-winning ensemble, pioneers new vocal compositions for eight voices. Through collaboration and innovative technologies, they push the boundaries of vocal expression. Their latest album, Rough Magic (New Amsterdam Records, 2023), employs groundbreaking recording and spatial techniques. At the 66th Grammy Awards, they secured Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for Rough Magic, while William Brittelle’s composition Psychedelics, featured on the album, earned a nomination for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. This event, part of the New Music Series, celebrates their ongoing commitment to redefining vocal music’s possibilities and represents their continued excellence in the contemporary music landscape.

Friday, May 2, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • �������ý��Ƶ Memorial Chapel

Adam Benjamin (keyboard), Shane Endsley (trumpet), Ben Wendel (saxophone) and Nate Wood (drums/bass).
For nearly two decades, Grammy-nominated Kneebody has crafted its distinct genre, blending explosive rock energy with nuanced chamber ensemble playing. Their compositions, rich with improvisation, defy convention, guided by a unique cueing system. Emerging from The Eastman School of Music and Cal Arts in the vibrant LA music scene of 2001, the band’s collective leadership fosters innovation. Each member, a leader in their own right, has garnered individual acclaim while Kneebody’s reputation flourishes worldwide, drawing a dedicated fan base.