John Donald Robb Composers’ Symposium
2023 Event
51st Annual John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium
22-24 March 2023
UNM Keller Hall
FREE Admission
Featured Artists
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.
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.
51st Annual John Donald Robb Composers' Symposium
22-24 March 2023
UNM Keller Hall
FREE Admission
- Wed 22 John Donald Robb Concert
- Thu 23 Splinter Reeds
- Fri 24 UNM Student Composers
Featured Artists
- Splinter Reeds
- other artists 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.
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
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1980 | 2021 addendum