Artist Series

Composing While Black: A concert by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

Organized by Michael Dessen

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 8 p.m.
7 p.m. Pre-concert Talk With the Artists

Winifred Smith Hall

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Experience a captivating journey through a range of dance styles, from contemporary ballet to high-energy hip hop, and more. Our talented undergraduate choreographers invite you to witness the transformative power of movement in our annual dance concert, where boundaries dissolve and emotions are ignited.

Join us for a unique concert celebrating the wide-ranging creative visions of Black composers, performed by virtuoso musicians from one of today's most renowned contemporary music ensembles, and including a pre-concert talk with the artists.

Featuring Josh Rubin (clarinets), Cory Smythe (keyboards), Fay Victor (voice) and Wendy Richman (viola), performing with guests Michael Dessen (trombone) and UC Irvine students. Works by composers Nicole Mitchell, Elaine Mitchener, John Coltrane, Anthony Braxton, Wendy Richman and Fay Victor.

Composing While Black: A concert by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is sponsored by UC Irvine Illuminations with generous support provided by the Marjorie and Robert Rawlins Endowment Fund

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