We will be one of the resident ensembles for the 2026 iteration of NMOP’s September Retreat for mid-career composers. Applications open on April 1!
The Music Composition program is excited to host the UGA New Music Festival from February 13-14 2026 at the Dancz Center for New Music, Hugh Hodgson School of Music, University of Georgia (Athens, GA). This year’s festival headlining composer is Leah Reid, and the headlining ensemble is LIGAMENT(Will Yager and Anika Kildegaard). As part of the Festival, UGA is hosting Call-for-Scores and Call-for-Performers. This call is open to composers and performers of any age, residing in the United States.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30 2025
Results will be announced by: November 30 2025
Our program “A Roaring Flame” will be presented by the Johnstone Fund for New Music.
No Exit welcomes LIGAMENT (vocalist Anika Kildegaard and bassist Will Yager) who will present a program of new works which explore the vast sonic worlds made possible by this duo’s unique instrumentation. Highlights include Zac Fick-Cambria’s machina in which Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun dissents in a capital punishment case; Ruby Fulton’s and if not, why not which reveals the isolating effects of interstate migration on new mothers in early 20th century America; and James Dillon’s A Roaring Flame: a glossolalic summoning, a primordial and macabre incantation. The program will also include works by Amy Beth Kirsten and Katherine Balch. The surprising combination of double bass and voice brings a new and exciting world of sound to the pressing and political pieces on this program.
Kicking the evening off, The Cleveland State Percussion Ensemble will perform a brief opening set comprised of world premiere pieces for the Aquarian—a glass instrument with a soft, clear, resonate sound and a relaxing water-like quality to its tone.
As always, No Exit events are free and open to the public. Adventurous minds are welcome!
No Exit welcomes LIGAMENT (vocalist Anika Kildegaard and bassist Will Yager) who will present a program of new works which explore the vast sonic worlds made possible by this duo’s unique instrumentation. Highlights include Zac Fick-Cambria’s machina in which Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun dissents in a capital punishment case; Ruby Fulton’s and if not, why not which reveals the isolating effects of interstate migration on new mothers in early 20th century America; and James Dillon’s A Roaring Flame: a glossolalic summoning, a primordial and macabre incantation. The program will also include works by Amy Beth Kirsten and Katherine Balch. The surprising combination of double bass and voice brings a new and exciting world of sound to the pressing and political pieces on this program.
Double duo show with SydeBoob Duo 3/3
Double duo show with SydeBoob Duo 2/3
Double duo show with SydeBoob Duo 1/3
Concert of works by UI student composers
A concert of new works by student composers at the Peabody Institute!
We are excited to join with clarinetist and electronic musician Jean-François Charles for an evening of music for voice, clarinet, double bass, and electronics! The program will include works by Kaija Saariaho, Pascal Dusapin, Marc Monnet, Jean-François Charles, and Paul Novak.
Flannau Duo will join us for this bill.
We are excited to join with clarinetist and electronic musician Jean-François Charles for an evening of music for voice, clarinet, double bass, and electronics! The program will include works by Kaija Saariaho, Pascal Dusapin, Marc Monnet, Jean-François Charles, and Paul Novak.
DM for address!
We will play Jean-Patrick Besingrand’s Yurei!
Come hang with us to end our 2023-24 season! We’ll play a short set and then party. Message us for the address/to RSVP.
Doors at 7, music at ~7:30pm
LIGAMENT plays new works written for the duo by students in the Peabody Conservatory composition department!
We will be in residence with University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program to give a chamber music masterclass, coach individual student groups, and perform in concert.
We are excited to conclude our DNMC Summer Residency with a final concert! Details here
