New Music Chicago is proud to continue its monthly concert series titled New Music Chicago Presents that showcases the diversity and creativity of its members. In partnership with Experimental Sound Studio, New Music Chicago Presents takes place from 7:30 to 8:30pm (central) every THIRD Tuesday of the month, live-streamed onto NMC’s YouTube page. All lead performers are members of New Music Chicago.
Curated and hosted by Ben Zucker, the New Music Chicago Presents series will bring a new body of repertoire and innovative performances to listeners in Chicago and beyond while also exposing new audiences to the world-class new music being created among Chicago musicians.
NMCP concerts are free to attend, but donations to support the series are greatly appreciated.
See the 2021 NMCP performances here.
See the 2022 NMCP performances here.
See the 2023 NMCP performances here.
See the 2024 NMCP performances here.
See the 2025 NMCP performances here.
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NMCP 2026 Submissions Call
In the spirit of increasing collaboration between NMC members, select performers will be accepting works for consideration on their concerts!
This call is for New Music Chicago members ONLY. Please email a score and recording (if available) to communications@nullnewmusicchicago.org, with the subject line “NMCP Submission – [Performance month & year]”.
See below for the list of performers open to submissions, and any notes on their specifications. Submissions are due three months before the concert date in the interest of giving performers adequate time to prepare any material they receive. Due to preparation, program length, thematic choice, or logistical concerns, it is ultimately up to the performer’s discretion to include submissions on their program.
NMC Presents 2026 Season:
Marianne Parker & Jennifer Woodrum: Light
January 20, 2026
Jennifer Woodrum and Marianne Parker present a program of works for clarinet and piano based on the theme “Light” featuring compositions by Eleanor Alberga, Stacy Garrop, Jessie Montgomery, Augusta Read Thomas, Joan Tower and Lawren Brianna Ware. The program will feature a mix of solos and duos that are inspired by perseverance, rebirth, hope and peace.
Flannau Duo
February 17, 2026
Flannau Duo presents three engaging works for piano and percuison: Breaking News” by Alexis Lamb is a dramatic combination of morse code and current news headlines. “a diapason, a diatesseron, a double suprabipartient” by Noah Jenkins, new as of 2026, explores extremely slow tempi and unison chords. “Ex Machina Remix” by Marc Mellits is originally a saxophone quartet now arranged for piano and vibraphone. Watch Jon and Kyle tackle the maximalist roller coaster of exciting music; they wear flannels to all of their concerts, including this performance!
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Ataraxia Duo: Emerging Resonance
March 17, 2026
Ataraxia Duo (Matthew Coley and Jennifer Ruggieri) present a program of new works for cimbalom and harp featuring five Chicago premieres from their Composer LabFest initiative.
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Priya Fink & Trio: Exploring Sound and Poetry
April 21, 2026
Woodwind trio meets live poetry in a unique program of contemporary music in collaboration with poet Lee Goldstein.
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OLEA Trio: All My Friends
May 19, 2026
OLEA’s season closer brings us full circle with a program about community and friendship. Through our 5 years playing as an ensemble, the members of OLEA have not only become respected colleagues and collaborators, but also close friends. The music on this program reflects our journey together over the past 5 years and thrusts our ensemble into the future!
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Open to submissions!
Send works fitting the guidelines below to info@nullnewmusicchicago.org with the subject line “NMCP May 2026 submission” by February 1:
We are currently filling out this program based around themes of community and friendship. We would consider works for the following instrumentations:
–Solo violin – a work that deals with isolation or loneliness
–Clarinet/piano or clarinet/violin duo – a work that explores the joys and challenges of 2 people coming together
–Clarinet/violin/piano trio – a work that celebrates the power of friendship and community
Mark Nagy’s Station 4: Urban Voices: Listening to the Unheard
June 16, 2026
“Urban Voices: Listening to the Unheard” is a multi-movement work for electro-acoustic musical ensemble, and spoken word performer . The spoken word performer interprets excerpts from literary works of Chicago authors who are from diverse groups highlighting everyday realities as experienced by members of underrepresented Chicago demographic groups.
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Michael Schwebke’s +Pan Quartet:
Contemporary Chamber Music PLUS Steelpan
August 18, 2026
The +Pan Quartet performs works by 20th and 21st century composers, both commissioned works and adaptations. The unique timbral blend of the conventional piano trio with the addition of the beautiful steelpan creates a unique-yet-relatable auditory experience for any audience.
Open to submissions!
Send works fitting the guidelines below to info@nullnewmusicchicago.org with the subject line “NMCP August 2026 submission” by May 1:
We always love to work with any new composer. Works should be for Piano, Violin, Cello and Soprano or Alto Steelpan (feel free to reach out to mike@nullschwebkemusic.com to clarify instrument ranges and capability)