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High School Composer Initiative - Final Concert

  • April 12, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Boston Court

    70 North Mentor Avenue
    Pasadena, California 91106
Ticket Price $10.00 Buy Tickets
Description

Brightwork Ensemble members perform music by the 2025-26 cohort of the High School Composer Initiative. Join us to celebrate and support the music of these talented young artists, light reception to follow.

Participants were mentored by Brightwork Ensemble members and composer Nina Shekhar during this past season.

PERFORMERS
Aron Kallay, piano
Shalini Vijayan, violin
Maggie Parkins, cello
Brian Walsh, clarinet

Brightwork’s High School Composer Initiative was funded, in part, by grants from the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Date & Time

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue Details

Boston Court

70 North Mentor Avenue
Pasadena, California 91106 Boston Court
Brightwork newmusic

Brightwork newmusic is the only organization in Southern California with a performing ensemble, monthly concert series and educational initiatives all focused through the lens of contemporary classical music. Our monthly concert series, Tuesdays @ Monk Space, presents cutting edge works by both established and emerging artists in a funky former speakeasy near downtown LA.

Brightwork Ensemble is a sextet of Grammy winning and nominated musicians who are fluent in many musical styles and who perform and record actively across Southern California and beyond. The ensemble is a favorite of composers: they have been engaged for hundreds of world premieres and premiere recordings.  They are also frequently presented by local venues and series to bring their unique blend of exquisite artistry, innovative programming, and sense of fun.  Project Beacon is our educational arm, bringing Brightwork Ensemble to sit in residence at colleges, universities, youth orchestras, and community music programs to mentor the next generation of musical artists. Project Beacon also includes the High School Composer Initiative, our signature effort to increase diversity and remove historical barriers to achievement for the next generation of composers.


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