A community workshop during the 2007 soundON Festival
In addition to classical music and jazz, the Athenaeum supports
new, or modern, music. New music refers to chamber music written by 20th
century composers. Since 1996 the Athenaeum has worked with San Diego
New Music and their resident ensemble, the NOISE Ensemble, to present
new music at the library. For ten years, a season called NOISE at the
Library was presented. In 2006, the shift was made to presenting a once-a-year
festival of music called soundON. soundON is three days of music, including
concerts by the NOISE Ensemble, visits by guest composers, open rehearsals,
workshops, and a community concert in which anyone, with any level of
experience can participate. It is the only festival of its kind in San
Diego.
soundON Festival of Modern Music 2010
   
Each year, the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library and San Diego
New Music bring together composers, performers and community for
three days of relaxing and enjoyable interaction, and powerful performances
of intense modern music.
The festival offers open rehearsals and discussions, with concerts
each evening, plus a lunchtime concert on Saturday. The NOISE Ensemble,
resident ensemble of San Diego New Music, and guestsperform.
Click
here for the soundON 2009 schedule of events.
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