Upcoming Events

Last December 17th was the 250th anniversary of the birth of über-classic composer Ludwig van Beethoven, an occasion for celebration around the world wherever European classical music is enjoyed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cascadia Composers was unable to present its planned celebratory concert live in March of 2020, so we’re doing the next best thing, a year later. Along the way we’ve added two works, including a World Premiere, from the festspiel March Music Moderne VII: BTHVN 2020 which was also postponed. Featuring the incredible Duo Stephanie and Saar performing Beethoven’s own four-hand arrangement of his Große Fuge, and more! This concert will be livestreamed and viewable afterwards on the Cascadia Composers YouTube Channel. This concert is part of the NACUSA 2021 Virtual New Music Festival.

An opportunity to reflect on how modern culture has significantly limited our default exposure to the word of music’s potential, how music can and does fit into our culture, and how general-purpose tools can shape culture significantly, even if unintentionally. "I tell students: A song isn’t the only kind of music, just like a sandwich isn’t the only kind of food." This presentation will be done by Zoom and is part of the NACUSA 2021 Virtual New Music Festival.

Spring is a time of mercurial moods and itchy feet. NACUSA celebrates with this collection of members’ music composed, performed and recorded all around the USA. Featuring The Crossing, Sam Houston State University Symphony Orchestra, Texas Christian University Concert Chorale, Pacific University Chamber Singers, American Wild Ensemble, and members of the Portland Percussion Group and members of Ensemble Dal Niente. This concert will be livestreamed and viewable afterwards on the Cascadia Composers YouTube Channel. This concert is part of the NACUSA 2021 Virtual New Music Festival.