Ruckus412

03/12/2026

There's still time to register for our second annual new music open mic!

It will be held on March 21st at 7pm in the Laughlin Music Center on the Chatham University campus.

Anything post-1900 (original works encouraged), 10 minutes or less.

Sign up below!

Register to perform a set on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm at Chatham University!

02/27/2026

Sign up to play on our second annual New Music Open Mic!

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02/05/2026

Get ready for the 2026 edition of Ruckus412 featuring Katie Palumbo, Jack Ku, Sarah Richards, and James W. Iman

03/11/2025

We still have a few spaces open for our open mic festival kick-off! Be sure to reach out if you want to be a part of our inaugural event :D

03/05/2025

Zoe Sorrell is our second artist feature. They will be presenting One the Nature of Awe, a program including music by Katherine Hoover, Kyrese Washington, and more!

03/04/2025

Christin is part of our first artist feature! Her program will include works by Jocelyn Hagen, Caroline Shaw, and more!

03/03/2025

Danielle K***z is our first artist feature and will be presenting a program or contemporary harp works by Frances White, Edward Shilts, Caroline Lizotte, and more!

02/25/2025

Mark your calendars for our inaugural season. Three spectacular local musicians will be featured.

The festival kicks off with an open mic. That's right. An open mic.

Do you have 5-10 minutes of contemporary classical music you want to get in front of an audience?

Drop us an email. Get on the list.