Everyday, contemporary composers are making their mark on the sonic palette of classical music. Throughout history, there have been incredible examples of music, artforms, and creative cultures forged ...

The Musicology Colloquium presents a talk by Georgina Born Georgina Born, Professor of Anthropology and Music of University College London, will discuss The Dynamics of Pluralism in Contemporary ...

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The DMA in Contemporary Music Performance draws upon the University at Buffalo’s unique history as a center for experimental music to train advanced performers with an interest in innovative new music ...

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After facing an impasse with its landlord, a nonprofit is now building what it says will be the first venue on Chicago’s North Side devoted to classical music. Access Contemporary Music broke ground ...