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Society of Composers, Inc. Region VIII Conference

Add to Calendar 2023-02-24 00:00:00 2024-07-18 00:33:12 Society of Composers, Inc. Region VIII Conference The School of Music is pleased to host this year's Society of Composer's, Inc. Region VIII Conference, bringing composers from around the country together for a weekend of thoughtful listening and fellowship. The program includes a variety of performances free and open to the public.  Most of the works are by SCI members with performances by the School of Music's ensembles, including chamber music and choral groups, and the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra; featuring distinguished guest conductors and artists. CONCERT SCHEDULE  FRIDAY, FEB. 24 1:30 – 3 p.m. Concert 1: Chamber Music 1   3 – 4 p.m. Question and Answer Session with Reena Esmail (Room L1) 7:30 p.m.  Concert 2: Puget Sound's Wind Ensemble SATURDAY, FEB. 25 10 a.m. Concert 3: Chamber Music 2 2 p.m. Concert 4: Choral and Vocal Concert 3:30 p.m. Concert 5: Chamber Music 3  7:30 p.m. Concert 6: Puget Sound's Symphony Orchestra   The Society of Composers, Inc. is a professional society concerned with the fellowship, collaboration, career goals, and objectives of new and contemporary music composers and those interested in topics related to composition. Founded in 1965, it today has about 1,500 members from the United States, Canada, and overseas. Location support@kwallcompany.com America/Los_Angeles public
Feb 24, 2023
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The School of Music is pleased to host this year's Society of Composer's, Inc. Region VIII Conference, bringing composers from around the country together for a weekend of thoughtful listening and fellowship. The program includes a variety of performances free and open to the public. 

Most of the works are by SCI members with performances by the School of Music's ensembles, including chamber music and choral groups, and the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra; featuring distinguished guest conductors and artists.

CONCERT SCHEDULE 

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

  • 1:30 – 3 p.m. Concert 1: Chamber Music 1  
  • 3 – 4 p.m. Question and Answer Session with Reena Esmail (Room L1)
  • 7:30 p.m.  Concert 2: Puget Sound's Wind Ensemble

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

  • 10 a.m. Concert 3: Chamber Music 2
  • 2 p.m. Concert 4: Choral and Vocal Concert
  • 3:30 p.m. Concert 5: Chamber Music 3 
  • 7:30 p.m. Concert 6: Puget Sound's Symphony Orchestra  

The Society of Composers, Inc. is a professional society concerned with the fellowship, collaboration, career goals, and objectives of new and contemporary music composers and those interested in topics related to composition. Founded in 1965, it today has about 1,500 members from the United States, Canada, and overseas.

Event Location

The free public concerts will all be in Schneebeck Concert Hall, near the corner of Union Avenue and N. 14th Street on campus. Tickets are not required.