John Donald Robb Composers’ Symposium
Splinter Reeds woodwind quintet
Featured Event
51st Annual
John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium
22-24, 27 March 2023
UNM Keller Hall | directions
FREE Admission except where indicated*
Composers:
Performers:
The John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium is a part of the Robb New Music Series, in partnership with UNM Music and the UNM College of Fine Arts.
Schedule
Wednesday 22 March
7:30pm John Donald Robb Concert
Composers: John Donald Robb, others TBA
Performers: UNM Faculty and Alumni, local composers TBA
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: TBA
The public is cordially invited to a reception in the lobby of Keller Hall following the concert.
Thursday 23 March
2:00pm-3:00pm Splinter Reeds Master Class
Composers: TBA
Performers: UNM New Mexico New Music
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: A member of Splinter Reeds will deliver a coached rehearsal to UNM's contemporary music ensemble, New Mexico New Music. Moderated by Dr. José-Luis Hurtado.
7:30pm Splinter Reeds Concert
Composers: TBA
Performers: Splinter Reeds
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: TBA
Friday 24 March
7:30pm UNM Student Composers Concert
Composers: UNM compositions students
Performers: Splinter Reeds
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: TBA
Sunday 26 March
10:30am Splinter Reeds @Chatter
Composers: Cara Haxo (b.1991), Sky Macklay (b.1988), Niloufar Nourbakhsh (b.1992), Paula Matthusen (b.1978)
Performers: Splinter Reeds
Tickets: $5 - $16 purchase*
Venue: Chatter | directions
Program:
Monday 27 March
Time TBA Sky Macklay Composition Master Class
Composers: UNM composition students
Performers: TBA
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM College of Fine Arts, Room TBA
Program: TBA
51st Annual
John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium
22-24, 27 March 2023
UNM Keller Hall | directions
FREE Admission except where indicated*
Composers:
- Cara Haxo
- John Donald Robb
- Levi Raleigh Brown
- Niloufar Nourbakhsh
- Paula Matthusen
- Sky Macklay
- other composers to be announced
Performers:
- Splinter Reeds: Kyle Bruckmann oboe, Bill Kalinkos clarinet, Nicki Roman saxophone, Jeff Anderle bass clarinet, Dana Jessen bassoon
- Levi Raleigh Brown, Charlotte Leung, Adrian Gomez, John Barney spoken word
- other performers to be announced
The John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium is a part of the Robb New Music Series, in partnership with UNM Music and the UNM College of Fine Arts.
Schedule
Wednesday 22 March
7:30pm John Donald Robb Concert
Composers: John Donald Robb, others TBA
Performers: UNM Faculty and Alumni, local composers TBA
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: TBA
The public is cordially invited to a reception in the lobby of Keller Hall following the concert.
Thursday 23 March
2:00pm-3:00pm Splinter Reeds Master Class
Composers: TBA
Performers: UNM New Mexico New Music
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: A member of Splinter Reeds will deliver a coached rehearsal to UNM's contemporary music ensemble, New Mexico New Music. Moderated by Dr. José-Luis Hurtado.
7:30pm Splinter Reeds Concert
Composers: TBA
Performers: Splinter Reeds
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: TBA
Friday 24 March
7:30pm UNM Student Composers Concert
Composers: UNM compositions students
Performers: Splinter Reeds
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM Keller Hall | directions
Program: TBA
Sunday 26 March
10:30am Splinter Reeds @Chatter
Composers: Cara Haxo (b.1991), Sky Macklay (b.1988), Niloufar Nourbakhsh (b.1992), Paula Matthusen (b.1978)
Performers: Splinter Reeds
Tickets: $5 - $16 purchase*
Venue: Chatter | directions
Program:
- Exercises Haxo
- Choppy Macklay
- Firing Squad Nourbakhsh
- Antenna Studies Matthusen
Monday 27 March
Time TBA Sky Macklay Composition Master Class
Composers: UNM composition students
Performers: TBA
Tickets: $0
Venue: UNM College of Fine Arts, Room TBA
Program: TBA
2024 Event
52nd Annual John Donald Robb Composers Symposium
27-29 March 2024
UNM Keller Hall
FREE Admission
Featured artists:
Performance Example
Below is a video of the 2022 Composers' Symposium Annual John Donald Robb Memorial Concert, featuring compositions by Katerina Gimon, William Wood, Steven Block, Chris Shultis, Michael Mauldin, Nadia Boulanger, John Donald Robb. Performances by UNM Concert Choir, UNM Las Cantantes, Dr. David Edmonds, UNM Choirs director, Kevin Vigneau~oboe, Scott Jacobsen~piano, Steve Higbee~clarinet, Video by artist Hee Sook Kim, Chatter: Jesse Tatum~flute, James Shields~clarinet, Megan Holland~violin, James Holland~cello, Jeff Cornelius~percussion, UNM Enchantment Winds, James Flora~tenor, Olga Perez Flora,~mezzo-soprano, featured guest artist Seth Keeton~bass-baritone, and Kristin Ditlow~collaborative pianist.
52nd Annual John Donald Robb Composers Symposium
27-29 March 2024
UNM Keller Hall
FREE Admission
- Wed 27 Robb Concert + local composers + UNM alumni
- Thu 28 UNMSO concert + Symposium guest composer
- Fri 29 Daniel Lippel solo concert + Robb commission world premiere
- Sun 31 Daniel Lippel at Chatter
Featured artists:
- Daniel Lippel, Guitarist
- UNM Symphony Orchestra
- other artists to be announced
Performance Example
Below is a video of the 2022 Composers' Symposium Annual John Donald Robb Memorial Concert, featuring compositions by Katerina Gimon, William Wood, Steven Block, Chris Shultis, Michael Mauldin, Nadia Boulanger, John Donald Robb. Performances by UNM Concert Choir, UNM Las Cantantes, Dr. David Edmonds, UNM Choirs director, Kevin Vigneau~oboe, Scott Jacobsen~piano, Steve Higbee~clarinet, Video by artist Hee Sook Kim, Chatter: Jesse Tatum~flute, James Shields~clarinet, Megan Holland~violin, James Holland~cello, Jeff Cornelius~percussion, UNM Enchantment Winds, James Flora~tenor, Olga Perez Flora,~mezzo-soprano, featured guest artist Seth Keeton~bass-baritone, and Kristin Ditlow~collaborative pianist.
About
The UNM Robb Trust promotes the exploration of new music through the UNM John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium, which takes place every spring on the UNM campus. Since 1972, the internationally renowned symposium has brought composers and musicians from around the world to UNM for a series of public concerts and unique learning opportunities for UNM students. Past guest composers have included such luminaries as Anthony Braxton, John Cage, Lukas Foss, Michael Colgrass, Gordon Mumma, and Chen Yi.
The Trust sponsors the biennial Robb Commission in even years. The winner is awarded a cash prize and their composition is premiered at the Symposium. The 2022 Commission recipient was Patricia Alessandrini. New York-based ekmeles vocal ensemble premiered Patricia's new work "Hear" during the 2022 Symposium at the beautiful St. John's Cathedral in downtown Albuquerque.
The UNM Robb Musical Trust serves as a bridge between the UNM College of Fine Arts and the New Mexico community, regularly presenting concerts of Robb’s compositions along with Hispanic folk songs, preserving and promoting the archive of 3,000+ field recordings Robb made, and collaborating with community partners in educational initiatives. Through its many activities, the Trust proudly carries on the vision of its namesake, John Donald Robb.
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The UNM Robb Trust promotes the exploration of new music through the UNM John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium, which takes place every spring on the UNM campus. Since 1972, the internationally renowned symposium has brought composers and musicians from around the world to UNM for a series of public concerts and unique learning opportunities for UNM students. Past guest composers have included such luminaries as Anthony Braxton, John Cage, Lukas Foss, Michael Colgrass, Gordon Mumma, and Chen Yi.
The Trust sponsors the biennial Robb Commission in even years. The winner is awarded a cash prize and their composition is premiered at the Symposium. The 2022 Commission recipient was Patricia Alessandrini. New York-based ekmeles vocal ensemble premiered Patricia's new work "Hear" during the 2022 Symposium at the beautiful St. John's Cathedral in downtown Albuquerque.
The UNM Robb Musical Trust serves as a bridge between the UNM College of Fine Arts and the New Mexico community, regularly presenting concerts of Robb’s compositions along with Hispanic folk songs, preserving and promoting the archive of 3,000+ field recordings Robb made, and collaborating with community partners in educational initiatives. Through its many activities, the Trust proudly carries on the vision of its namesake, John Donald Robb.
Archives
Event Information
2022 | 2021
Programs
2022 | 2021
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001
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1980 | 2021 addendum