March 2013

In March: The Transport series' Canadian Invasion continues with the Quasar Saxophone Quartet on March 13 and pianist Corey Hamm on March 30. Dutch sound artist Rinus van Alebeek and Seattle's Paris Hurley perform on March 14. Also Dusseldorf-based pianist and composer Hauschka concertizes on March 29.

Rinus Van Alebeek
Wed., March 13 @ 7:30 PM
Jack Straw Productions

When Rinus van Alebeek arrives in Seattle, he will just have concluded a period of forty days on a ranch in Sonoma county. He can tell those present at the Composers Spotlight if he succeeded in writing the book, and how it was to work on it. He will present some themes he wanted to write about: on how language came into existence, or on how to experience sound.

Jack Straw Productions and WCF present a free public presentation by a composer or performer on the second Wednesday of each month. Refreshments follow. more

Calls for Scores

The next few weeks offer a number of calls for scores, including several presented by WCF which allow composers to submit scores online instantly. Many more calls are on the WCF site.

Salvatore Martirano Award
Work for 1-15 performers
Deadline: April 1, 2013

Deadline: April 16, 2013

Call for Scores Results

Pianist Corey Hamm's call for scores results to be announced shortly.

New Music Tweets

Check out WCF's stream of new music tweets from a list of over 120  contributing composers, performers and organizations. All on our homepage. more

Jack Straw Productions

Special thanks to partner Jack Straw Productions. Find out about the many programs for audiences and artists alike at www.jackstraw.org

New Music Events

Victor Noriega and Gust Burns: 2 Trios
Wed., March 6 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space
Pianists Victor Noriega and Gust Burns celebrate the release of their new CD 2 Trios

Strange and Sacred Noise: Cage, Takemitsu, and Reich
Fri., March 8 @ 8PM
Orpheum in Vancouver BC
Exceptional percussion works by some of the world's most celebrated composers and performed by Fringe Percussion

Leaning Toward the Fiddler
Sat., March 9 @ 7:30PM
The Royal Room
CD release of music by singer and violinist Hope Wechkin who performs both parts simultaneously

Strange and Sacred Noise: Timber
Sat., March 9 @ 8PM
Orpheum in Vancouver BC
Michael Gordon's work commissioned and performed by New York-based ensemble Mantra Percussion scored for six boards cut to different lengths

Carver Audain and Rafael Anton Irisarri
Sat., March 9 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space
NYC based composer Carver Audain creates immersive sound environments using digital signal processing

Rinus Van Alebeek and Paris Hurley
Thurs., March 14 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space
Rinus van Alebeek and Paris Hurley make cassette player music

Magma Festival
Fri., March 15 @ 7PM
Chapel Performance Space
Hollow Earth Radio's Magma Festival:  Of Magic + A White Hunter + Bad Luck

Bits and Pieces
Fri., March 15 @ 7PM
Jack Straw Productions
Clarinetist, composer, and Jack Straw Resident Artist Sean Osborn will perform and host a CD release event for Bits and Pieces

UW Composers Collective
Sat., March 16 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space
UW Composers Collective concert

Fri., March 22 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space
Composer Tim Root presents new work

Reptet
Fri., March 22 @ 8:30PM
The Royal Room
Alt-jazz sextet performs all ages concert

Hauschka
Fri., March 29 @ 7:30PM
Kirkland Performance Center
Dusseldorf-based pianist and composer  expands, crosses, and amplifies the tradition of Erik Satie, John Cage, and Philip Glass

Transport Series

Canadian Invasion: Quasar
Wed., March 13 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space
"...exquisite players who have drawn international acclaim for tackling the most complex parts with real enthusiasm." - Edmonton Journal

The Montreal-based saxophone quartet brings new works by Canadian and American composers.

Canadian Invasion: Corey Hamm
Wed., March 30 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space
"Corey Hamm's performance ... was a superb one, technically very fine but also emotionally committed; it held the audience transfixed for its duration" - Music in Victoria

Pianist Corey Hamm presents new Canadian music and work chosen from a call for scores. 

Denise Fillion & Chris Graham
Tues., April 23 @ 8PM
Chapel Performance Space

The New York based percussion and piano duo will perform Stockhausen's Kontakte, as well as works by John Luther Adams, Bruce Hamilton and Adam Haws.