RAM presents the Queens New Music Festival

 Events and Performances
May 032012
 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM is proud to announce the roster of musicians for the 1st-Annual Queens New Music Festival. Please visit the Festival Homepage for complete info!

All performances will take place at:

Secret Theatre, Studio 104 (The Little Secret)
44-02 23rd Street, LIC, Queens 11101 [map]

Thursday, May 10
8:00: Lucky Number Generator (RAM/Cadillac Moon Ensemble) [Purchase Tickets]
RAM kicks off the festival by presenting a concert of its own composers’ music in collaboration with the emerging Cadillac Moon Ensemble.

Friday, May 11
8:00: Narkissos [Purchase Tickets]
Daniel Neer and Alysa Reit present a multimedia showcase of works for voice and harp written by an eclectic mix of living composers on texts ranging from Shakespeare to T.S. Eliot to Seamus Heaney.

Saturday, May 12
1:00: Big Idea for One Man to Handle [Purchase Tickets]
Chris Tignor, Cameron Britt, and Andrea Mazzariello rewire both their bodies and their instruments to explore and expand the possibilities of composition and performance through technology.
3:00: Lost Dog: Poétique [Purchase Tickets]
Queens’ own Lost Dog New Music Ensemble perform the luminous Poétique des Fluides and quirky Mynah Games, two works from their upcoming CD ‘Chamber Music of Philippe Bodin’, as well as Zack Browning’s hyperbolic Network Slammer for flute and electronics and Sofia Gubaidulina’s mysterious Dancer on a Tightrope for violin and piano.
5:00: Quintet of the Americas: The Cosmos–Nature and Spirit [Purchase Tickets]
This classical ensemble is made brand new with works including acoustic instruments of the woodwind quintet, bandoneon and piano, electronic interaction, computer as instrument, and visual enhancement with projections of photos of space taken from the Hubble telescope and a painting in real time.
8:00: Kate Dillingham [Purchase Tickets]
Dillingham explores the multi-faceted approaches by contemporary composers in expanding the repertoire for cello.

Sunday, May 13
1:00: Todd Reynolds and TACTUS [Purchase Tickets]
Long Island City Queens resident and Bang On A Can All-Star violinist, Todd Reynolds, performs a set supported by the artists of the Manhattan School of Music’s contemporary music ensemble, TACTUS.
3:00: The Links [Purchase Tickets]
This Violin, Cello, Clarinet, and Percussion Quartet is made up of players who reside across the US. They’ll present a wide-ranging concert of new repertoire, with 1 world premiere and 3 NYC premieres.
5:30: Parthenia: Night Visions [Purchase Tickets]
Renaissance instruments meet the post-modern age. This viol consort performs works written specifically for their ensemble along with recorded electronic sound.

All-Festival Passes ($50) and 1-Day Passes ($30, either Sunday or Saturday) are available for purchase. All-Festival Passes all the buyer to hear all 9 concerts on the festival. 1-Day Passes may be used to hear all performances on either Saturday (4 concerts) or Sunday (3 concerts).

The Queens New Music Festival is made possible, in part, by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Random Access Music and Cadillac Moon concert is made possible, in part, with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.

The Queens New Music Festival would also like to thank Yelp for their generous support as a media sponsor of the festival.

 

 

The Queens New Music Festival thanks WQXR 105.9 fm for their generous support as a media sponsor of the festival.

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Lucky Number Generator: RAM w/ Cadillac Moon Ensemble

 Events and Performances
Apr 042012
 


 

 

Our second collaboration concert of the season will be with the Cadillac Moon Ensemble. This emerging ensemble is dedicated to creating and expanding the repetoire for their unique instrumentation: Flute, Violin, Violoncello, and Percussion.

Cadillac Moon will be performing 6 works by RAM composers, including 4 world premieres. The program will include music by Wang Jie, Stefan Weisman, Allen Schulz, Manly Romero, David Fetherolf, and Gilbert Galindo.

There will be two performances

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 7:30
Greenwich House, 46 Barrow Street, Manhattan
Tickets are $14 online and $20 at the door. [Purchase Tickets Online]

and

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Secret Theatre, Studio 104 (The Little Secret)
44-02 23rd Street, LIC, Queens 11101 [map]
Tickets are $14 online and $20 at the door [Purchase Tickets Online]

The second performance will be the opening night of the Queens New Music Festival–RAM’s newest project, and one which we hope to repeat each year. The festival will include 9 different performing ensembles over a 4 day festival. Check out the festival website for all the latest info.

The Queens performance of Lucky Number Generator is made possible, in part, with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.

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More about the Queens New Music Festival

 Events and Performances
Mar 312012
 

 
RAM is busy producing not only our next collaborative concert with the Cadillac Moon Ensemble, but the Queens New Music Festival as well. For all the latest info about the festival please go to the new homepage of the festival! You can also receive updates about the festival on twitter.

More information about our collaboration with Cadillac Moon will be posted soon.

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Southwest Inversion: March 9/10

 Events and Performances
Jan 292012
 

Random Access Music presents its second program of the season, entitled “Southwest Inverstion”. The concert of world premiere works composed by RAM members will be performed by the Southwest Trio.

Friday, March 9, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Waltz-Astoria
23-14 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, Queens, NY
(no ticket charge, $10 table fee)

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Greenwich House
46 Barrow Street, New York, NY
Tickets: $15 online/$20 at the door
PURCHASE TICKETS

The lineup includes new works by Random Access Music member composers Wang Jie, Manly Romero, B. Allen Schulz, David Fetherolf, and Gilbert Galindo. Also included will be a new work by Nick Omiciolli, the winner of RAM’s 2011 call for new scores.

THE SOUTHWEST TRIO is Elizabeth Sook-Hee Lee, Violoncello; Colette Valentine, Piano; and Jessica Mathaes, Violin.

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Queens New Music Festival line-up announced

 Events and Performances
Jan 072012
 

The composers of Random Access Music would like to announce the line-up for the first-ever Queens New Music Festival:

SCHEDULE:

Thursday, May 10
7:30: RAM and the Cadillac Moon Ensemble

Friday, May 11
7:30: Daniel Neer: Narkissos

Saturday, May 12
1:00: Tignor, Britt, Mazzariello: Rewired
3:00: Lost Dog
5:00: the Quintet of the Americas
8:00:  Kate Dillingham

Sunday, May 13
1:00: Todd Reynolds and Friends: side-by-side
3:00: the Links
5:00: Parthenia

Congratulations to all the selected performers. We received over 40 proposals–almost all of which were amazing. The judges had a very, very difficult time whittling the pack down to the 8 we chose. We’ll be posting more info about the festival soon.

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2011 Call for Scores Winner

 Events and Performances
Dec 292011
 

The composers of Random Access Music are pleased to announce the 2011 call for scores winner:

Nicholas Omiccioli
Kansas City, MO
for his work Piano Trio.

The judges for the 2011 call for scores were:
David Fetherolf
Gilbert Galindo
Manly Romero
B. Allen Schulz
Wang Jie
Stefan Weisman

All works were submitted anonymously and were judged solely on the panelists’ view of the work’s artistic merit. We are honored that so many composers submitted works to the call. We congratulate all the composers on their fine works and look forward to future submissions.

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Call for proposals for the 2012 Queens New Music Festival

 Events and Performances
Oct 292011
 

The composers of Random Access Music are pleased to announce a call for proposals from new music ensembles for the first-ever Queens New Music Festival on May 10-13, 2012. Random Access Music seeks adventurous proposals from new music ensembles or individual artists dedicated to performing new music to participate in the Queens New Music Festival.

While we are based in NYC, our home neighborhood is located in the borough of Queens–and several of our member composers reside in Queens neighborhoods. The borough of Queens has a long reputation of being under-represented and under-served by the new music community.

RAM plans to change this.

In May 2012, we will present live concerts of new music by some of the best ensembles and individual performers from New York (and elsewhere!) by offering performance space and logistical help to ensembles and individual performers that would like to help RAM further our mission of bringing new music to new audiences. Any ensemble that specializes in performing new music for the concert hall will be considered. Any genre or style will be accepted. The only requirement is that the proposed program must be music written in the last 50 years or by a living composer. Six proposals will be selected by the panel of judges, which consist of the member composers of Random Access Music. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

WHEN: The Festival will take place over four days: May 10-13, 2012. Concerts will take place on the evenings of May 10 and 11, while both evening and afternoon shows will be presented on May 12 and 13.

WHERE: All the concerts will take place at the eGarage, 44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY. The eGarage performance space is located just 3 blocks from the PS1 art museum and just a 4 block walk (or less) from the N, Q, R, E, V, G and 7 trains. Long Island City has a burgeoning arts scene, with the Fisher Landau Center for Art , the Dorsky Gallery, the Noguchi Museum, the SculptureCenter, the Flux Factory, the Secret Theatre, and a dozen other flourishing arts groups and venues all located nearby. eGarage will provide box office services for the concert, as well as light refreshments for purchase by the audience.

WHAT: RAM is accepting proposals from all groups and all genres of concert hall new music. While jazz-themed  ensembles are acceptable, the festival’s emphasis will be on “concert hall” music (sometimes referred to as “serious” or “classical”). Jazz-themed ensembles should include in their proposal how their work transcends those boundaries. Proposals with electronic and digital instruments/equipment will be accepted. The eGarage specializes in audio-visual presentations, so we welcome proposals with visual aspects, too.

HOW: The agreement between RAM and the performing ensembles will stipulate that all ticket sales will be divided equally between RAM and the performers (50/50). RAM will provide the venue, marketing, and logistical support for each ensemble. No performers’ fees will be offered by RAM. No travel expenses will be provided by RAM. No cartage fees will be provided by RAM.

THE PROPOSAL: All proposals must be submitted via email to festival@ram-nyc.org. The proposal should be no longer than 2 pages, should be submitted as a pdf document, and should include the following information:

  • Name of the ensemble or individual artists
  • Names of ensemble artistic personnel (internet links to artist bios are appreciated, but not required)
  • A short description (1 or 2 paragraphs) of the proposed concert, including the titles and approximate lengths of the works to be performed. Programs must contain a minimum of 1 hour of music. For ensembles that specialize in improvisatory styles/genres, the description of your intended program should include the kinds of works you will present. (For example, is there a theme to the improvisatory works? Is there a unifying thread? Is there a technical or musical approach to the proposed concert? Describe the feel/look/form of the concert so that the panel can judge the kind of program we can expect to hear and to present with the other festival performers.)
  • 2-5 internet links to audio clips or videos of the performing ensemble. If links are not available, please submit 1 or 2 mp3 clips of representative performances–no more than 10 megabytes TOTAL. Do not send multiple files totaling more than 10 megabytes. The judges will listen to the audio clips to verify artistic quality, only–not to determine which compositions we like or don’t like.
  • Email address and name of contact person
  • Any dates that cannot be scheduled by your ensemble
  • 1 paragraph detailing recent concert attendance (include number of established audience, the actual audience at a specific venue, or a reasonable estimate of the size of the audience that might attend your performance at the festival)

Preference will be given to proposals with a well-planned program and to performers who show past success or strong future potential to build an audience for new music concerts.

PROPOSAL DEADLINE:

December 11, 2011. We look forward to hearing from you!

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2011 Call for Scores

 Events and Performances
Oct 082011
 

RANDOM ACCESS MUSIC – 2011 Call for Scores

Receipt deadline: November 18, 2011

The composers of Random Access Music are pleased to to announce our third annual call for scores. The members of RAM are looking for adventurous new music regardless of style.  One winning composition will be performed at RAM’s 2011 spring concert by the Austin Trio, led by Austin Symphony’s concert master, Jessica Mathaes. The winning work will be performed March 10 and 11 in New York City.

Please submit an unpublished and previously unawarded work 6-12 minutes in length, scored for Piano, Violin, and Violoncello. No substitutions in instrumentation will be accepted, and the work must be scored for all three instruments. Works requiring electronics are eligible, provided any technology required (beyond simple playback) be supplied and operated by the composer or the composer’s representative. There is no age or geographic requirement for the submitting composer. Works that have been published will not be accepted. Works that have previously been awarded a prize or placement in any contest will not be accepted. Works must be composed within the last 12 years.

Submission materials:

• one score

• CD recording (encouraged but not required–midi or other realization is acceptable)

• composer’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address (on a separate sheet)

Key materials must be submitted ANONYMOUSLY. Only the title of the piece, a pseudonym, and instrumentation may appear on the score and CD. Due to our insistence on anonymity, we will NOT accept online or digital submissions. Please provide a hard copy of your score. So that your submission remains anonymous in the judging process, please write the title of the work and a pseudonym or other marker on the score itself. Then, attach a sealed envelope containing your full name, address, phone number, and email address with your materials. On the outside of the envelope, write the composer’s pseudonym and title of the work. If you would like your materials returned, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. All submissions must be received on or by November 18, 2011. Results will be announced in mid-December.

Mail materials to:

Random Access Music
38-11 Ditmars Blvd.
Box 102A
Astoria, NY 11105

For more information, please contact: info@ram-nyc.org. For tips and advice about the process, please visit our call for scores page.

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First Concert of the 2011-2012 Season

 Events and Performances
Sep 102011
 

The composers of Random Access Music would like to invite you to our first concert of the season! Please join us for Discreet Encounters on Thursday, October 6, 2011 @ 7:30pm. Featured on the concert will be music by RAM composers Wang Jie, Stefan Weisman, Manly Romero, B. Allen Schulz, David Fetherolf, and Gilbert Galindo.

Thursday, October 6, 2011 @ 7:30pm
The Gershwin Hotel
7 East 27th Street
New York, NY 10016
phone: 212.545.8000
Tickets are $15 if purchased online and $20 at the door.

Included on the program will be:

Wang Jie
Serenade in Isolation
Alicia Choi, violin

Stefan Weisman
Arias
Maeve Hoaglund, soprano
Eric Sedgwick, piano

Manly Romero
Night Music
Brendan Speltz, violin
Brook Speltz, cello

David Fetherolf
Two Ballades
Amir Khosrowpour, piano

Gilbert Galindo
Resolve
Joshua Modney, violin
Amir Khosrowpour, piano

Allen Schulz
Crazy Cat Lady
Christine Perea, flute

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RAM welcomes Wang Jie

 Events and Performances
Jun 182011
 

RAM would like to welcome our newest associate member, Wang Jie.

Born in Shanghai shortly after the Cultural Revolution, Ms. Wang was raised during an era of breathtaking economic expansion. She was a known piano prodigy by the age of five. A scholarship from Manhattan School of Music brought her to the US where she began her composition studies under the tutelage of Nils Vigeland and Richard Danielpour.

While still a student, her tragic opera NANNAN was showcased by New York City Opera’s annual VOX festival. This led to the production of her chamber opera FLOWN, a meditation on lovers who must separate, by Music-Theatre Group. The Emily Dickenson inspired song cycle I DIED FOR BEAUTY was featured at the opening ceremony of Beijing Modern Music Festival.

In 2010 Ms. Wang won the coveted Underwood Commission for her concert opera “From the Other Sky.” This piece was the centerpiece of the American Composers Orchestra’s season opening concert at Carnegie Hall.

RAM is proud to add Wang Jie’s unique and exciting voice to our group. We’re looking forward to working with her this year and beyond.

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