Sounds of Us Music Festival

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, join us for Sounds of US, an immersive new music festival created and curated by Jennifer Koh, violinist and artistic director of Fortas Chamber Music Concerts. Filled with nonstop music, the festival features over 40 world premiere commissions by artist-driven nonprofit ARCO Collaborative in both ticketed concerts and free performances. The four Sounds of US Main Stage concerts highlight the steps of a musician’s journey: To Begin the pursuit, To Believe in the dream, To Become what one envisions, and finally To Be in the life of a working musician. The programs feature established composers and performers alongside emerging young composers and performers in this constantly evolving field of performance. In between the Main Stage concerts, don’t miss “Free for US” performances in the Peace Corps Gallery at the REACH. Drawing inspiration from America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Sounds of US reflects on the values that have shaped the nation—mentorship, innovation, and the passing of traditions—to envision a brighter future. Created and curated by Jennifer Koh, violinist and artistic director of the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, Sounds of US provides a space for all voices to be heard and a new way to enjoy music as a community—unrestricted by genre or exclusivity. Filled with nonstop music, the festival includes over 40 world premiere commissions by artist-driven nonprofit ARCO Collaborative. Sounds of US highlights the importance of mentorship and education by showcasing the most celebrated composers and performers of today alongside the next generation of musical talent. Studio K concerts at 2, 4, 6 &amp; 8 p.m. are paid, ticketed events. FREE performances open to the public take place at 1, 3, 5 &amp; 7 p.m. in the Peace Corps Gallery at the REACH.

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