Groundbreaking percussion quartet Sō Percussion presents a program of 20th century American classics, new works, and original compositions by their own members.

Two powerhouse new-music ensembles come together for an evening of premieres, including a work by Carnegie Hall’s Richard and Barbara Debs Composer’s Chair Philip Glass.

A journey in ambience, rhythm, and texture featuring composers from California’s past and present exploring works by Lou Harrison, Steve Reich, Nathaniel Stookey, and Mason Bates.

Five-time Grammy-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw is joined by one of today’s leading percussion quartets, So Percussion. This contemporary pairing brings an exciting freshness to meaning collaboration.

The Symposium will open with a performance of There Might Be Others (link is external) and showcase of works on Thursday evening April 12, 2018.

Sō Percussion is a percussion-based music organization that creates and presents new collaborative works to adventurous and curious audiences in order to to unite people and forge deep social bonds.

Program includes:

Jason Treuting: Nine Numbers 4 (NYC Premiere)

Program is:
Nicole Lizzee: White Label Experiment

Steve Reich: Mallet Quartet
Paul Lansky: Springs
Jason Treuting: Mallet Quartet
– Intermission –
Caroline Shaw: Taxidermy
Vijay Iyer: TORQUE (World Premiere)
Cage: Third Construction

Program includes:

Vijay Iyer: TORQUE
Caroline Shaw: Taxidermy
Donnacha Dennehy: Broken Unison
– Intermission –
Jason Treuting: Amid The Noise

Vijay Iyer: TORQUE
Caroline Shaw: Taxidermy
Donnacha Dennehy: Broken Unison
– Intermission –
Jason Treuting: Amid The Noise

Jason Treuting: Amid the Noise
Paul Lansky: Springs
Steve Reich: Mallet Quartet
– Intermission –
Julia Wolfe: Dark Full Ride
Viet Cuong: Water, Wine, Brandy, Brine
Bryce Dessner: Music for Wood and Strings

David Lang’s concerto “man made,” featuring Sō Percussion with the Chautauqua Festival Orchestra

Our program of Caroline Shaw’s “Narrow Sea” and George Crumb’s “Winds of Destiny” with the legendary singer Dawn Upshaw and pianist Gil Kalish.

The Bard Conservatory Celebrates Joan Tower’s 80th birthday, featuring So Percussion, Dawn Upshaw, and more!

Eclectic and exciting program! Eric Cha-Beach, Juri Seo, Joan Tower, Vijay Iyer, Jason Treuting, Angelica Negron, Pauline Oliveros, and Iannis Xenakis.

In celebration of Joan Tower’s 80th birthday, Conservatory faculty members perform works by the composer, including three world premieres.

So Percussion at the New College of Florida

The Brattleboro Music Center’s new Season Guest Concert series opens Saturday, Oct. 20, with Sō Percussion, a group dedicated to promoting the power of music to unite people and forge deep social bonds.

“Living Room Music” program: Cage, Cuong, Shaw, Oliveros, Cha-Beach, Treuting

Steve Reich – Music for Pieces of Wood
Caroline Shaw – Taxidermy
Bryce Dessner – Music for Wood and Strings
Jason Treuting – Amid the Noise

Steve Reich Music for Pieces of Wood
Caroline Shaw Taxidermy
Bryce Dessner Music for Wood and Strings
Jason Treuting Amid the Noise

So Percussion’s debut in Latvia, at the Zemlinka Festival.