SFCMP 2017-18 Season Subscription

It is with pleasure that we announce our 2017-18 season, best described as a celebration of music from across generations. Our 47th season, and Steven Schick’s seventh and final season as Artistic Director of SFCMP, offers six performances of the latest works of composers from around the world, with an emphasis on large-ensemble works and California composers.
We hope you will join us in our 47th season by becoming a season subscriber today.
Become a Subscriber $170 general / $85 student (available through October 2017)*The best deal! 25% savings compared to single-ticket purchasesSubscribers receive:

General admission to all SFCMP 2017-18 concerts and events including a special event solo-percussion concert by Steven Schick
VIP seating at all pre-concert composer talks, open dress rehearsals and SFCMP master classes
Subscriber pass plus to SFCMP’s “Sound and Wine” season celebration event ($30 value)
Easy ticket transfer if you cannot make an event


on STAGE Series
In our on Stage Series we help you discover large-ensemble contemporary classical works of the most influential and innovative composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Our 2017-18 concert in this series is:
Sat, Oct 21, 2017 at Taube Atrium Theater
4:00pm Open rehearsal4:30 - 5:20pm Composer talk 7:30pm Concert
Works by Philippe LerouxNicole MitchellHans AbrahamsenComposer Talk and Open Rehearsal with Nicole Mitchell

in the LABORATORY Series
In our in the Laboratory Series you will experience large-ensemble contemporary classical works that have pushed the boundaries of the concert format through experimentation and exploration.
Our 2017-18 concert in this series is:
Fri, Jan 19, 2018 at Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall, SFCM
4:00pm Open rehearsal4:30 - 5:20pm Composer talk7:30pm ConcertWorks by Don ByronRyan BrownVivian FungFrederic RzewskiJohn ZornComposer Talk and Open Rehearsal with Vivian Fung and Ryan Brown
at the CROSSROADS Series
In our at the Crossroads Series, together we will celebrate the work of legacy composers alongside cutting-edge composers from across generations: By meeting at the crossroads of generations we reveal how the latest works are grounded in timeless questions.
Our 2017-18 concerts in this series are:Fri and Sat, Mar 23 & 24, 2018 at Z SpaceThis weekend event includes 4 evening concerts, composer talks and a special solo-percussion concert by Steven Schick
Works byGalina UstvolskayaXavier BetetaCarolyn ChenLuciano BerioPauline OliverosWinners of SF Search Under-30 Call for ScoresMorton FeldmanComposer Talk with Carolyn Chen
Special Event: Steven Schick Solo Percussion Concert performing works of Iannis Xenakis & Celeste Oram
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Fri, Mar 23, 2018
5:30pm - 6:30pm Open rehearsal and composer talk 7:00 - 8:30pm Concert #1: Ustvolskaya, Beteta, Chen, Berio9:30pm Concert #2: SF Search, Oliveros
Sat, Mar 24, 20185:30pm: Steven Schick Celebration Reception7:00pm Concert #3: Schick Solo9:30pm Concert #4: Morton Feldman

in the COMMUNITY Series
Each year, SFCMP holds several community events that encourage the exploration of contemporary classical music in a festive community atmosphere.
Our 2017-18 events in this series are:
Dec 9, 2017SFCMP presents Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night. Join us for a holiday event linked to “Unsilent Night” celebrations around the world.
Feb 22, 2018New Music Master Class with William Winant. In SFCMP's Master Class series you will observe some of the most talented Bay Area music students as they learn from our renowned ensemble members in front of a live audience.
Apr 21, 2018SFCMP Season Celebration: Sound and Wine. Whether you’re new to contemporary classical music or have been a fan for years, we hope you’ll join us to relive your favorite works from the season or hear them for the first time.
For full program details please visit us at SFCMP.orgBecome a member of SFCMP learn more
Questions? Call us at (415) 278-9566 or e-mail [email protected]