Performances

Listening Session
I will be presenting some of my compositions.

If you have not become involved with this Site, I recommend it highly.

World Premier of “Harness The Winds,” composed by Rufus Reid.
Commisioned by the critically acclaimed Palisades Virtuosi

Margaret Swinchoski, Flute
Donald Mokrynski, Clarinet
Ron Levy, piano

I am honored to have been asked to compose for this prestigious ensemble. I am particularly pleased to have my work be included with their “Global Warming – A Concert Devoted to Climate Concerns.”

Tickets in Advance – $20 – available at the box office M-F (9-5)
Day of concert – at the Door – $25

Featured Guest Artists
Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science
Jim McNeely with John Mills Times 17
Miguel Zenón Quartet
John Clayton
Miho Hazama

There is so much being offered, I’ll let you follow the link and read for yourself!

See you there!

Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin

The Bridges Composition Competition, established in honor of RSMI’s 30th Anniversary, ventures to “bridge” the genres of two of RSMI’s main programs—jazz and classical chamber music—through a call to young composers across the globe for new works written for string quartet and jazz trio.

Directors:
Rufus Reid ~ Composer/Bass
Billy Childs ~ Composer/Piano
Steve Wilson ~ Composer/Saxophone

This program for young professional musicians is focused on composition and small-group collaboration.

Co-Directors:

Rufus Reid ~ Composer/Bass
Billy Childs ~ Composer/Piano
Steve Wilson ~ Composer/Saxophone