Upcoming concerts and events

reNEW String Quartet

October 20 @ 7 | Stremmel Gallery

October 21 @ 7 | The Lilley at University of Nevada, Reno

World premiere of a work by Minneapolis-based composer Maxwell Lafontant, as well as works by Laura Bernofsky, Caroline Shaw, and Reno's own Paul Novak.

Composers' Workshop

June 2023 | University of Nevada, Reno

reNEW Music's educational workshop, welcoming novice composers of all age to learn music-writing skills. Helmed by master composer Dr. Jean-Paul Perrotte, Associate Professor of Composition at UNR, and including some of the most sought-after New Music educators and ensembles acting as guest artists and clinicians.

reNEW Ensemble

June 2023 | The Alpine, Reno

reNEW's largest and most ambitious project - featuring new works for large chamber ensemble by Mark Lenz, April Guthrie, Timo Andres, and more.

Past concerts and events

Reno Modern Brass

Thursday, August 25 | CRAFT Wine and Beer, 22 Martin St, Reno

7:00. Donations accepted

Hosted by Tahoe Chamber Music Society, and underwritten by McDonald Carano. Funding of world premieres provided by City of Reno and National Endowment fo rthe Arts. New works by Larry Engstrom and Timothy Gay, and including many other pieces written by local composers specifically for this dynamic group.

Musical Sculpture Garden

Wednesday, July 27 | River School Farm, 7777 White Fir St, Reno, NV 89523

Guests walk at their own pace around the beautiful River School Farm, nestled next to the Truckee River, listening to pieces written specifically for this event. Audience members will have ample opportunities to engage in curious conversation with performers and composers, celebrating our wonderful creative community.

Featuring new works by Bijou Bell, Larry Enstrom, Kelly Dugger, Nur Slim, Jean-Paul Perrotte, and Jonathan Sokol. Performed by Bijou Bell, Jef Derderian, Eileen Brownell, Rose Sciaroni, Jennifer Day, and Emily Barnes.

Beyond the Cool: Music of Miles Davis and more!

July 20, 7pm | Cypress | Midtown District | 761 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501

Featuring the entire Miles Davis Birth of the Cool album, plus selections by composer Paul Johnston, composed for the original 9-piece instrumentation of Davis's album.

Tristan Selzler Improvisation Workshop

June 25, 2021 | Potentialist Workshop

Reno-area jazz legend Tristan Selzler hosts an educational workshop on improvisation. NOT a workshop designed to train musicians to read changes or play a jazz solo, but improvisation in its most basic sense. Specifically designed for musicians who are knowledgeable in playing their instruments but interested in learning more about using improvisation as a method of communication, this workshop will develop a new appreciation for making music with others.

Musical Sculpture Garden

June 22, 2021 | May Arboretum, Rancho San Rafael

Visit the arboretum for a guided tour of new, live works by our outstanding musicians, composed by local composers specifically for this space and this event.

reNEW String Quartet

September 9, 2021 | Craft Wine and Spirits

September 12, 2021 | Learning Center at Western Nevada College

SHAW, Caroline: Plan & Elevation

BERNOFSKY, Lauren: Anacostia Journal

HOUGHTON, Monica: String Quartet No. 3^

FROMME, Jason: Partita for Strings*^

Lucie Zalesakova and Rose Sciaroni, Violin

Dustin Budish, viola

Eileen Brownell, Cello

Reno Modern Brass

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | Craft Wine and Spirits

MUHLY, Nico: Saro

^NOVAK, Paul: Je suis plus prés de toi dans l'obscurité...

CLAUSEN, Andy: Robert Henry

GUTHRIE, April: The Whitney Reno Cure

VAN ZANDT LANE, Peter: Fugue State

ARUTIUNIAN, Alexander: Armenian Scenes

Josh Reed and Cassidy Robinson, Trumpets

Kevin Miescke, Horn

Paul Fleming, Trombone

Eric Rogers, Bass Trombone

reNEW's Musical Sculpture Garden

Thursday, June 10, 2021 | Wilbur D. May Arboretum, Rancho San Rafael

reNEW Music has connected eight of the most talented musicians in the Reno area with eight locally-connected composers to create brand-new, short pieces specifically for this event, which will be performed, at a safe and responsible distance, throughout the May Arboretum. As an interactive project, audience members will not only have the opportunity to hear the pieces, but will also be encouraged to speak with the performers and composers about their instrument, the collaborative process, and any other question that comes to mind.

New Works by: Mica Redden, Monica Houghton, Paul Novak, Tristan Selzler, Charles Taggert, Harry Gilbert, Jean-Paul Perrotte, and Brandon Sherman.

Performed by: Eileen Brownell, Jeff DePaoli, Jason Fromme, Lucie Zalesakova, Rose Sciaroni, Kevin Miescke, Aaron Hill, and Paul Fleming.

works marked with an asterisk (*) indicate world premiere

works marked with a caret (^) indicate Reno-area local composer.