Spontaneous Music Series
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Performing solo and group improvisations with Brad Walker (saxophone) and Raul Gomez (violin).
July 27th, 2010 at 10:00 P.M.
Open Ears Music Series at The Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
Performing with Jeff Albert (trombone), Nobu Ozaki (bass) and Charlie Kohlmeyer (drums).
July 26th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana
Performing with Rob Cambre (guitar), Matt Rhody (violin) and Brad Walker (soprano saxophone).
June 1st, 2010 at TBA
ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten
Main Auditorium
Utrechsestraat 85
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Original works and improvisations featuring Oscar jan Hoogland (piano) and Max Haft (violin) among others.
May 26th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Rosie Wooff.
May 25th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing with Jodi Gilbert, Wilbert de Joode, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Michael Moore and Mary Oliver.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Loos Foundation
Wonderwerp Music Series
Constant Rebecqueplein 20B
Den Haag, The Netherlands
rare degree teams up with electronic musician Juan Parra for an evening of improvisations.
April 11th, 2010 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Music and dance improvisations with Ivo Bol, Yedo Gibson (music), and Makiko Ito (dance).
April 7th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
See program from March 18th.
March 29th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Korzo Theater
Binckhorstlaan 36
Den Haag, The Netherlands
Performance of original music and improvisations with the HHHJ Quartet.
March 21st, 2010 at 3:00 P.M.
U-EX(perimental) Series
Centraal Museum
Utrecht, Netherlands
rare degree teams up with electronic musician Juan Parra for an evening of improvisations.
March 18th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Logos Foundation
Ghent, Belgium
rare degree performs music for saxophones, bassoon and electronics by Cory Kasprzyk, Matthew Burtner, Ivo Bol, Dana Jessen and others.
March 10th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
OORSPRONG Improvisation Series
Young Designers and Industry Space
Buiksloterweg 5 A-B
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with Jason Stein and Ze Gomez.
March 9th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
Karnatic Lab Concert Series
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10
Amsterdam, Netherlands
rare degree presents the European premiere of selected works from their January 2010 U.S. tour.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with special guests TBA.
February 28th, 2010 at 4:00 P.M.
Serah Artisan
Zaandam, The Netherlands
Performing with Bik Bent Braam.
January 31st, 2010 at 10:00 P.M.
Hungry Brain
Chicago, Illinois
Improvisations with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Frank Rosaly (drums) and Michael Attias (saxophone).
January 30th, 2010 at 10:00 P.M.
Heaven Gallery of Art
Chicago, Illinois
Improvisations with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeff Kimmel (bass clarinet), Marc Riordan (drums) and Jason Roebke (bass).
January 25th, 2010 at 5:00 P.M.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Presenting a master class and performance of contemporary bassoon works by Michael Gordon, Terry Riley and Dana Jessen. Hosted by Michael Kroth.
January 24th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
Presenting a demonstration and performance of contemporary bassoon works by Michael Gordon, Terry Riley and Dana Jessen. Hosted by Nathaniel Zeisler.
January 21st, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
CCT Forum on Electroacoustic Improvisation at The Bridge PAI
presented by the Music Department Colloquium Series
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
rare degree finishes up their winter tour with an evening of improvisation with students and faculty from the University of Virginia's Center for Computer Music.
January 20th, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
rare degree performs music for saxophones, bassoon and electronics by Cory Kasprzyk, Matthew Burtner, Peter VZ Lane, Ivo Bol, Alex Kotch and Anne La Berge.
January 16th, 2010 at 8:30 P.M.
The Red Room
Baltimore, Maryland
See program from January 20th.
January 15th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Sonic Circuits Concert Series
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Silver Spring, Maryland
See program for January 20th.
January 13th, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
Hope Church
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
See program for January 20th.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:30 P.M.
Vaughan Recital Series at Dartmouth College
Faulkner Recital Hall - Hopkins Center for the Arts
Hanover, New Hampshire
See program for January 20th.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
Outpost Performance Space
Cambridge, Massachusetts
See Program from January 20th.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
PUNTWG
The Rummy Nights Improv and Dance Series
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performance with Anne La Berge, Felicity Provan and Lily Kiara.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with Joost Buis and Wilbert de Joode.
November 25th, 2009 at 8:00 P.M.
Tabula Rasa Concert Series
Maarten Luther Kerk
Dintelstraat 134
Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands
Performing with Terri Hron, Juan Parra and Anne La Berge.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisations with Wilbert de Joode and Mary Oliver.
November 18th, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.
ArtEz Conservatorium
Utrechtsestraat 85
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Concert and workshop with trumpeter Dave Douglas.
November 15th, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Afternoon of music and dance improvisations by Dana Jessen and Michael Moore.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, Louisiana
Griffin Campbell and Michael Straus premiere my composition Storm Scenes for two soprano saxophones and sound samples.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 P.M.
Open Ears Music Series at The Blue Nile
New Orleans, Louisiana
See November 5th.
November 2th, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana
See November 5th.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
See November 5th.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
Poppehuis
Westvest 32
Delft, Netherlands
Improvisations with local Dutch musicians.
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 P.M.
Bossa Bistro & Lounge
2463 18th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Performing with the Circus of Saints Trio and John Kocur.
June 15th, 2009
Cabin Studios
Leesburg, Virginia
Recording session with the Circus of Saints Trio.
June 13th, 2009 at 10 P.M.
Artomatic Festival
55 M Street S.E.
Washington, D.C.
Performing with the Circus of Saints Trio.
June 10th, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
The Electric Possible Music Series
DC Arts Center (DCAC)
2438 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Performing with the Circus of Saints Trio.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.
Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
Agder Theater
Kristiansand, Norway
Performing music from Norway.
May 10th, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.
Wonderland Series @ OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Afternoon of improvisations with Michael Moore and others.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
Scheltema Complex
Marktsteeg 1
Leiden, Netherlands
Performing Saxony by James Tenney.
April 26th, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
U-EX(perimental) Series at the SJU Jazz Podium
Varkensmarkt 2
Utrecht, Netherlands
Improvisations with Kim Johannesen (guitar), Fredrik Kirkevold (drums) and Mark Alban Lotz (flute).
Gaudeamus International Intrepreters Competition
Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Oosterdokskade 151
PROGRAM
| Olga Neuwirth | Torsion (2003/05) |
| Elliott Carter | Retracing (2002) |
| Gijsbrecht Royé | Untitled (1994) |
| Michael Gordon | The Low Quartet (1985) |
| Erik Spangler | a firefly in the belly (2007) |
| Raaf Hekkema | Solo fur Fagot (1982) |
| Philippe Hersant | Hopi (1985/94) |
April 14th, 2009 at 8:30 P.M.
Karnatic Lab Concert Series
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing solo works by Gijsbrecht Royé, Olga Neuwirth and Michael Gordon.
April 5th, 2009 at 3:00 P.M.
World Minimal Music Festival
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Piet Heinkade 1
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performing In C by Terry Riley.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:00 P.M.
Zaal 100
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Quartet with Jodi Gilbert, Fred Longberg-Holm and Wilbert de Joode.
March 17th, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
Berlin Seminar Music Gala
Universität der Künste
Berlin, Germany
Performing Low Quartet by Michael Gordon for bassoon and pre-recorded bassoons.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:00 P.M.
Musicbox Club
Rua Nova do Carvalho 24
Lisbon, Portugal
Rare Degree premieres a new work by Matt Diamond alongside interpretations of music by Michael Gordon, Steve Reich and Erik Spangler. Presented with the live visual stylings of Sarah Buckius.
February 13th - 25th, 2009
Impuls Contemporary Music Festival
Institut für elektronische Musik und Akustik
Graz, Austria
Performance with motion-enabled live electronics (MELE) on February 22nd at 7:30 P.M. along with various other performances and concerts with the IMPULS Festival Ensemble.
January 18th, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
De Kazerne
Van Ostadestraat 341
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Participating in an afternoon of music and dance improvisations.
January 10th, 2009 from 10:30 P.M. - Midnight (London Time)
BBC Radio presents Hear and Now
London, England
Excerpts and a discussion surrounding the U.K. premiere of James Tenney's In a large, open space at the 2008 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:30 P.M.
PickUp Club
Rosie Wooff Sessions
NDSM Werf, tt Neveritaweg 15N
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Improvisation with percussionist Robbert van Hulzen and others.
Tickets: Free
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
Bate’s Mill Art Space on Millford Street
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Performing on the UK premiere of James Tenney’s In a Large, Open Space (1994)
Tickets: Free
Zaal 100 Jazz Cafe
100 De Wittenstraat
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: 4 Euros
U-EX(perimental) Series at the SJU Jazz Podium
Varkensmarkt 2
Utrecht, Netherlands
Tickets: 2 Euros
Heaven Gallery in Chicago, IL
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
Artomatic Festival in Washington, D.C.
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
Velvet Lounge in Washington, D.C.
Concert with Circus of Saints
Goodbye Blue Monday in Brooklyn, New York
Moonrise Hernandez Event (Double Bill with boxcars boxcars boxcars)
The Lighthouse in Washington, D.C.
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
(SCENE) Metrospace in East Lansing, MI
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
Canterbury House Concert Series in Ann Arbor, MI
Sonic Circus Duo w/ DJ Dubble8
Mobtown Modern Concert Series
Contemporary Museum of Art in Baltimore, MD
Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA
Concert with Circus of Saints
Brookline Tai Chi in Brookline, MA
Duo Concert with Chris Veilleux
Recording Session with Retake Iowa in New York City
New Release (Summer 2007) on New World Records
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Commencement Concert featuring Gounot's Petite Symphony
MIT School of Music in Cambridge, MA
Comtemporary bassoon lecture discussing improvisation, contemporary literature and extended techniques.
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Calithumpian Consort performing Rzewski's Les moutons de Panurge and selections from Earle Brown's Folio
New Bedford Symphony at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Performing Bartok's Concert for Orchestra
Rutman's Violins
Ingrained for solo bassoon by Stefanie Lubkowski
Anthony Coleman's CI Ensemble
NEC's Keller Room in Boston, MA
Boston Cyberarts Festival
Electroacoustic Concert in NEC's St. Botolph Room
Boston, MA
The Lilypad in Cambridge, MA
We will be joined by special guest DJ Dubble8 on turntables.
Sonic Circus Concert
Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH
We will be joined by special guest DJ Dubble8 on turntables.
NEC Philharmonia Orchestra
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Tuesday Night New Music
Premiering New Works by Stefanie Lubkowski and Dan VanHassel
The Music Workshop 2nd Monday of the Month
Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge
15 Dana Ave, Hyde Park
Retake Iowa
Brown Hall at New England Conservatory
Calithumpian Consort
Pendulum Music by Steve Reich
NEC's Brown Hall
Matt Plummer's MM Contemporary Improv Recital
Rhode Island College Auditorium
Mario Lanza Orchestra
Contemporary Improvisation Concert
Featuring Oulipo Music
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Nicole Barne's MM Recital
Brown Hall in Boston, MA
Calithumpian Consort
Performing music by Lucier, Xenakis and Earle Brown
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
NEC Wind Ensemble plays Stravinsky's Octet
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
NEC Philharmonia Orchestra plays Stravinsky
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Lee Hyla Tribute Concert
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Solo Bassoon Recital
New England Conservatory's Brown Hall in Boston, MA
Works by David Maslanka, Telemann, Gubaidulina and Denisov.
Music of Johannes Berauer at Rutmans Violins
Sketches for bassoon, clarinet and flute
Kent O'Doherty and Friends at Brookline Tai Chi
5 Etudes for solo bassoon by Edison Denisov
Anthony Coleman's Contemporary Improvisation Ensemble
NEC's Keller Room in Boston, MA
New England Conservatory Chamber Orchestra
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
The Music Workshop 2nd Monday of the Month
Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge
15 Dana Ave, Hyde Park
Improvisation duo with Chris Veilleux
The Harvard Group for New Music
Paine Concert Hall in Cambridge, MA
Premiering new works by Harvard Composers.
New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Scott Seaton Conducting Recital
St. Botolph Hall in Boston, MA
Works by Schoenberg.
Tuesday Night New Music
Williams Hall in Boston, MA
Premier of a new trio by Travis Alford.
New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Performing the Mozart C Minor Serenade among others.
New England Conservatory Philharmonia Orchestra
Jordan Hall in Boston, MA
Works by Sibelius, Harbison, Strauss and Verdi.
The STONE in New York City
Corner of Avenue C and 2nd Street
Joe Morris Ensemble
New England Conservatory, St. Botolph Room G01
LAUNCH! Trio featuring Ashley Paul (alto saxophone)
Nicole Rampersaud (trumpet) and Dana Jessen
New England Conservatory, Keller Room
Joe Morris Ensemble
New England Conservatory, Jordan Hall
NEC Symphony Orchestra Concert
New England Conservatory, Jordan Hall
NEC Wind Ensemble Concert
New England Conservatory, St. Botolph Hall
Joe Moffett's Senior Trumpet Reicital
Free Improvisation
New England Conservatory, Williams Hall
Tuesday Night New Music
Bassoonification by Dan VanHassel
New England Conservatory, St. Botolph Hall
Dan Blacksberg's Senior Recital
Cobra by John Zorn
New England Conservatory, Brown Hall
Kent O'Doherty's Saxophone Recital
Free Improvisation
New England Conservatory, St. Botolph Hall
A Soldier's Tale by Igor Stravinsky
New England Conservatory, St. Botolph Hall
Electronic Music at NEC
Bassoonification by Dan VanHassel
New England Conservatory, Brown Hall
Mozart Serenade in C Minor
New England Conservatory, Brown Hall
Tuesday Night New Music
World premier of Stephanie Lubkowski's ingrained for solo bassoon
New England Conservatory, Brown Hall
NEC Contemporary Improvisation Student Project Recital
Featuring Dana Jessen, Matt Plummer, Eric Lane,
Giacomo Merega, among others
New England Conservatory, Jordan Hall
NEC Wind Ensemble Concert in collaboration with Ran Blake
New England Conservatory, Jordan Hall
NEC Jazz Faculty Spotlight Concert
Joe Morris' Contemporary Improvisation Ensemble
New England Conservatory, Jordan Hall
NEC Symphony Orchestra Concert
For information regarding performances before the launching of this webpage (February 2006) please feel free to contact me.
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