District New Music Coalition

01/27/2023

11/12/2022

Some recognition for our own Kimia Hesabi - thanks, I Care if You Listen!

Clover Nahabedian reviews violist Kimia Hesabi's debut album Nemāno Gaona, which features new music by composers from the Iranian diaspora.

10/24/2022

Those of you who enjoyed LIGAMENT's performance at New Music DC 2022 last week: note a familiar face in The Crossing's Tiny Desk Concert!

Hear what's been called "America's most astonishing choir" sing brand new music by Shara Nova that looks at how we handle difficult emotions.

10/17/2022

A few photo highlights from New Music DC 2022 - it was, as always, a joy to see familiar faces and welcome new ones into DC's thriving new music community. Thanks to for generously hosting us at , for knocking everyone's socks off as our Spotlight Ensemble, and all of our performers, composers, presenters, and audience members for making the weekend possible!

10/17/2022

A few photo highlights from New Music DC 2022 - it was, as always, a joy to see familiar faces and welcome new ones into DC's thriving new music community. Thanks to University of Maryland School of Music for generously hosting us at The Clarice, LIGAMENT for knocking everyone's socks off as our Spotlight Ensemble, and all of our performers, composers, presenters, and audience members for making the weekend possible!

10/15/2022

Making new friends at New Music Speed Dating!

10/15/2022

Driving to New Music DC '22 and don't know how to get to the appropriate part of UMD's sprawling campus? We can help!

10/14/2022

Tomorrow's the big day: New Music DC 2022 at University of Maryland School of Music! Join us starting at 9am on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday for two packed days of fresh sounds from DC-area musicians. Full schedule is at the link below, along with a link to register either for the full conference or for individual concerts (there are FOUR this year!) - we hope to welcome as many of the DMV's wonderful new music community as can join us!

District New Music Coalition is ecstatic to announce our fifth annual conference, New Music DC 2022, which will occur at the University of Maryland, College Park on October 15-16! It has been a difficult few years for the world, and after months of virtual performances, we are thrilled to continue b...