New Music Festival

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will hold its fifth annual New Music Festival February 26 - March 1, 2025. Check back for more details soon! Information from the 2024 festival is below for reference. 

The UNI New Music Festival 2024 is poised to be a remarkable celebration of contemporary music, bringing together distinguished composers and performers in a showcase of innovation and creativity. Join us for this inspiring event, where the future of music unfolds in the heart of our campus.

Festival Highlights:

• Concert 1: Faculty and Guest Ensemble Performance
  • Date/Time: February 24, 3 p.m.
  • Location: Davis Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn
  • What to expect: This concert will present a blend of performances by the UNI Music Students and Faculty, as well as guest ensemble F-Plus. The concerts will feature a premiere from faculty composer Jon Schwabe.
• Concert 2 Faculty and Guest Ensemble Performances
  • Date/Time: February 24, 8 p.m.
  • Location: Davis Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn
  • What to expect: This concert will present a blend of performances by the UNI Music Faculty as well as guest ensemble F-Plus. The concerts will feature premieres from composers Jeremy Beck and George Tsontakis.
• Other Festival Events
  • Composer Presentations:
    • Jeremy Beck 
      • Date/Time: February 23, 2 p.m. 
      • Location: Russell Hall 147
    • George Tsontakis 
      • Date/Time: February 23, 3 p.m. 
      • Location: Russell Hall 147
  • Student Composer Readings:
    • What to expect:  F-Plus will do readings of student works and provide feedback. 
    • Date/Time: February 24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
    • Location: TBA

Each concert and presentation at the festival is a testament to the evolving world of new music, promising an array of auditory delights for all attendees. Come and immerse yourself in the innovative sounds and rhythms of today's musical landscape at the UNI New Music Festival 2024.

All events are free and open to the public.