Alan Pierson

Casey Weisman

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an evening of innovative music with the Contemporary Music Ensemble at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This special performance will take place on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT in the stunning Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. Under the baton of conductors Alan Pierson and Ben Bolter, the ensemble will present an engaging program featuring a new work by Casey Weisman, James Tenney's "Scend for Scelsi," and "Sideshow" by guest composer Steven Kazuo Takasugi.

Tickets are priced at $8 for the general public and $5 for students with a valid ID. This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the cutting-edge of contemporary music in one of the most acoustically and visually stunning performance spaces in the region. The Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, boasts a 40-foot glass wall with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, providing an unforgettable backdrop for an evening of exceptional music. Don't miss this chance to support emerging talent and experience the future of music. Buy your tickets now and be part of a memorable night.