Harpist

Drawing from classical, neoclassical, jazz, rock, blues, and non-Western traditions, the music of David Garner reflects a unique blend that exists beyond genre. This performance features the world premiere of Trio for Five Instruments, No. 2, as well as Cinco Poemas de Jaime Manrique. Garner has taught composition, chamber music, music literature, and music theory at SFCM since 1979.

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David Garner, Composition

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Empyrean Ensemble

Ann E. Pitzer Center

The Taproot New Music Festival will take place on the campus of the University of California, Davis, during the week of February 5, 2024, and will culminate in performances at the end of that week (February 8–11, 2024). Eight composers have been chosen to participate in the festival: they’ll have new pieces performed, and will participate in seminars and workshops facilitated by the visiting artists and UC Davis composition faculty. The festival will feature Splinter Reeds as a visiting ensemble. UC Davis’s own Empyrean Ensemble will also join the festival line-up.

Taproot New Music Festival: Empyrean Ensemble

Taproot New Music Festival OPENING CONCERT

Showcasing young harpists ages 18 and under in selections for solo harp and 12-member harp ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Ellis.

Summer@SFCM Harp Camp Closing Recital

Preconcert Discussion from 1:15–1:45 pm with composer Yu-Hui Chang and Empyrean’s director Sam Nichols.

Ualbany Performing Arts Center

Harpist Jennifer Ellis is a dynamic contemporary performer who thoroughly enjoys defying traditional expectations of harp playing. It is in that spirit that she became the first harpist ever named a One Beat fellow–a cultural diplomacy program of the U.S. State Department in conjunction with Found Sound Nation.

Harpist

Jennifer Ellis

Events

Upcoming events

May 3, 2026

Jennifer Ellis, harp · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Past events

Mar 23, 2026

David Garner, Composition · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Apr 21, 2024

Empyrean Ensemble · UC Davis Arts

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