UPCOMING PERFORMANCES, EVENTS, AND THE LIKE
Abstract Expressions at Clyfford Still Museum
Ongoing exhibition at Clyfford Still Museum of ‘Abstract Expressions’, redesigned terrace gardens with sound installations; all elements are connected to the life and works of artist Clyfford Still and bridge his work with the outside community at large.
Residency at RedLine Contemporary Art Center
A two-year in-Denver studio residency for my art practice begins this week at RedLine Contmporary Art Center, along with a cohort of colleagues. Come visit and see what I’ve been working on!
Album Release! GREENLAND DIARY
Release of my album-as-book plus digital album GREENLAND DIARY, my first full-length album since 2013. Featuring eleven tracks spanning from layered vocals, electronic beats, piano solos, chamber music, and experimental improvisation.
Pre-order and purchase on my page at Bandcamp.
'One Book One Denver' music collaboration
An unveiling event of the book for ‘One Book One Denver’ at the Denver Public Library Main Branch, Parkview Room. 6-8pm. Featuring music by Nathan Hall, projections by Richard Mapes, local vendors, books on sale (and to check out of course!).
Music Box workshop through RedLine
Workshop on Music Box music and creative composition tools through RedLine’s REACH program.
'Listening Back, Listening Forward' as part of COllage, Arvada Center for the Arts
A portion of my piece ‘Soundscape 2020’, “Listening Back, Listening Forward”, will be installed as part of a broad “collage” based show curated by Collin Parson at the Arvada Center for the Arts.
Graphic Scores at Joshua Tree NP Black Rock Gallery
A small solo show of my graphic scores and recordings inspired by my artist residency in Joshua Tree National Park. Black Rock Canyon Gallery (inside visitor center); free admission to the gallery during visitor hours as this is ‘outside’ the park’s ticketed area. Curated by Bernard Leibov.
Pissarro show music for Denver Art Museum
Music for the blockbuster ‘Pissarro’ art show at the Denver Art Museum.
Three activated areas featuring new compositions that blend music of Camille Pissarro’s time (early Impressionism) with today’s technology.
Featuring collaborative video projections.
Timed tickets available through denverartmuseum.org.
Chime Pavilion at Adams County Pride
A special edition of ‘Chime Pavilion’ with artist Drew Austin for Adams County Pride!
Located near the Waymire Dome on Adams Fairgrounds. Featuring LGBTQ singers, new music, and more chimes.
Free admission, and family friendly.
'Portals' for oboe at IDRS: International Double Reed Society
Oboist Sara Renner performs ‘Portals’ for oboe and electronics at the 54th International Double Reed Society Conference in Indianapolis, IN..
https://idrs2025.org/session/high-voltage-works-for-oboe-and-electronics/
Premiere of 'Til the End of Time' with Shane Courville
Premiere of ‘Til the End of Time’ for trumpet and electronics, commissioned by Shane Courville, trumpet. Part of Playground Ensemble’s ‘Pride’ Concert.
Savoy Theater, Denver June 13, 7:30pm.
Ticket link forthcoming.
'Silent Pages Society' performance in Cheesman Park
A pop-up event playing ambient music in Cheesman Park for a communal Silent Pages Society event, sponsored by Denver Public Library.
Lecture with Kevin Williams at Clyfford Still Museum
A duo lecture with horticulturist Kevin Williams on rest, care, dormancy, and the future of our work ‘Abstract Expressions’ on view on the terraces of Clyfford Still Museum.
Time, details, and ticket info TBD.
'Vessels' at Clyfford Still Museum
Performance of ‘Vessels’ for flute and singing bowls at Clyfford Still Museum for lunchtime ‘Friends of Chamber Music’ concert.
Two shows: 12pm and 1pm!
'Inspired by Nature' piano works chat with Abundant Silence
An online chat with Festival for Creative Pianists community on music inspired by nature. Playing audio of my work ‘The Garden, The Sea’ and sharing thoughts with other pianist-composers. Free to join!
Friday April 11, 7pm ET (5pm Mountain time)
RSVP at the Festival for Creative Pianists community at the link here.
https://festivalforcreativepianists.community/posts/76229101?utm_source=manual
'Atlas of Remote Islands' performed in Cape Town, South Africa
A staged performance of ‘Atlas of Remote Islands’ from youth singers in a fundraiser trio of performances at Cape Town Opera, South Africa.
Performances March 8, 11, and 14.
Tickets are priced; pricing TBA.
Home Safe workshop and performance of 'Parlor Songs'
An intimate afternoon of singing together and making improvised music as a contemporary version of olde-time parlor singing. Led by me! Plus if you’re lucky, a song from me at the keyboard. Back in the day, if you wanted music in your life, you had to go listen to it live or make it yourself! Here’s my modern-day version of this. No musical experience required.
Space is limited to 8-10 people as this will include a visit to Rebecca Peebles’ house in Cole neighborhood, Denver; homemade food is provided.
$50/person. Email home.safe.projects.co@gmail.com to RSVP or message me for more details.
'Vessels' at Holiday Theatre, Denver
A performance of ‘Vessels’ for flute and singing bowls, performed and led by Sonya Yaeger-Meeks, flute. Singing bowls performed by intrepid audience member volunteers!
A part of Playground Ensemble and Gabriel Minninberg’s concert ‘Community Resonances’ through MCA Denver at the Holiday Theatre (Denver Highlands).
Tickets through MCA Denver at the Holiday.
'Portals' at SUNY Fredonia
Jacob Swanson performs ‘Portals’ for sax and electronics. Free admission.
Rosch Recital Hall, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia NY.
'A Stone's Throw' live performance at Lakewood Cultural Center
A live performance of scores from ‘A Stone’s Throw’ on view at Lakewood Cultural Center.
Featuring Nathan Hall, keyboard; Michael John McKee, percussion.
Feb 13 at 6:30pm for additional artist performance; our work performs at 7pm.
Free admission.
'Visby' shown at 'Living Land' at RedLine
My piece ‘Visby’ will be on view (minus motorized windchimes) for the ‘Living Land’ group show of resident artists and alumni curated by Jane Burke.
January 24-March 30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, January 24, 2025, 6-9pm, free admission.
'A Stone's Throw' exhibited at 'Instrumental', Lakewood Cultural Center
Exhibiting my graphic score collage ‘A Stone’s Throw’ made during Bunnell’s residency in Homer, AK, at Lakewood Cultural Center.
There will be an artist reception for this exhibition on Jan. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free admission and a live performance with Nathan Hall and Michael John McKee (percussion) Feb 13.
Exhibition runs Friday, January 17, 2025- Monday, March 16, 2025.
Premiere of 'Fill That Hole' for Duo Sydeboob
A new, sexy premiere for the adventurous Duo Sydeboob (flute and soprano), premiering in New York City Jan 2025.
Mitu Theatre
Friday Jan 10, 8pm (doors at 7), tickets $20. Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operator-tickets-1027436559407?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Sat Jan 11, 8pm (doors at 7), tickets $20. Ticket link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operator-tickets-1027442085937?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile
Featuring premieres by several other composers for Sydeboob’s ‘Operator’ program on sex work advocacy.
Content warning: Suitable for audiences 18+.
'Heiði Dots' at CoMA, Scottish Music Centre Glasgow
A live performance of my graphic score ‘Heiði Dots’ with Simon Hellewell and Contemporary Music for All, on a concert at the Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow.
100 Candelriggs, Glasgow
5 pounds or pay-what-you-can.
'closeness' premiere (WBO version) for Duo Kondens
Premiere of a new commission for pipe organ and recorder plus electronic sounds, featuring the addition of string quartet and piano Wild Beautiful Orchestra, for the Swedish Duo Kondens on their US mini-tour.
Denver, CO
Trinity United Methodist Church
Tickets $15/20 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/f6a95cd0-8660-4b63-91b7-da14fe1b31b8
'closeness' premiere for Duo Kondens at Holy Comforter, Broomfield
Premiere of a new commission for pipe organ and recorder, for the Swedish Duo Kondens on their US mini-tour.
Broomfield, CO
Holy Comforter Episcopal Church
'closeness' premiere First Congregational Church, Boulder, CO
a premiere performance of my work ‘closeness’ for Duo Kondens at First Congregational Church, Boulder, CO.
Portals at St. Luke's Episcopal, Jamestown, NY
‘Portals’ played by the longtime new music advocate Jacob Swanson, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown, NY.
A Garden of Sound at Denver Botanic Gardens
Performance-lecture ‘A Garden of Sound’ reprised at the Denver Botanic Gardens!
Originally made for DBG’s Artist in Residency program Landline, I will perform John-Cage style a lecture and sound-survey of all the sounds of the gardens that are not plants. Come hear what one YouTube commenter called ‘Conceited’ and ‘Devoid of Content’, and three people walked out of in its first performance—but what the rest of the house found a tribute to this magical place and people that make plant life happen.
Ticketing/RSVP details TBD.
Appearance on Quantum Music Radio show, WI
Half-hour interview/chat on Quantum Music radio program based out of Wisconson, hosted by Jules and Dewey. 3:30pm CO time, 4:30 Central Time, 5:30 EST.
To listen live:
https://www.riverwestradio.com/
Shows are then uploaded to Soundcloud after, if you miss it.
Performance at Icefjord Center, Ilulissat, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland)
Live performance with keyboard, electronics, and found objects.
Hosted by the Icefjord Center, Ilulissat, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland).
7pm Greenland time- admission 100DKK.
Residency in Ilulissat, Greenland
A two-month residency as an artist listening to Ilulissat, Greenland’s culture, people, and landscapes. Part of Arctic Culture Lab.
'A Room of Quiet' on 'From the Rooftop' album
My piece for flute and piano ‘A Room of Quiet’, commissioned by Cobus du Toit, is appearing on his album ‘From the Rooftop’, released today!. Featuring Doreen Lee, piano. For links to listen/buy: https://neuma202-cobusdutoit.hearnow.com/from-the-rooftop
MCA Denver Mixed Taste Talk
A 20 minute talk about a Music Theory topic, paired with an unrelated talk by another expert in another field. Curiosity ensues. More details TBA. Date may also be subject to change.
Holiday Theater, Denver, CO
Opening set for Teacup Gorilla/Grapefruit Lab
A short (20-30 minute) opening set of original music (and song?) for Teacup Gorilla and Grapefruit Lab’s next theatrical, musical, philosophical show.
Buntport Theater, Denver, CO
Tickets at https://grapefruitlab.com/
Visual Music workshop at the Denver Art Museum
Teaching a half-day course at the Denver Art Museum, tickets available to the public! Come be my student. I taught this two years ago and it was an amazing experience seeing everyone make connections between visual art and sound- we went up to the galleries and interpreted artworks as a mini 'choir' and then made a massive collaborative music score.
'Four Lovers' at University of Arizona
Chris Werner, bassoon performs ‘Four Lovers’ for bassoon and percussion for his doctoral recital performance at the University of Arizona. Details TBA.
"I'm Waiting for Your Crip Cadence" at CoCoSho, Metro State
Premiere of a collaborative chamber work/performance piece with artist MG Bernard on disability, time, queer experience, pain, and doctor-patient relationships.
Premiered by Playground Ensemble with artists Hall and Bernard.
April 13, 7:30pm
Metro State (Auraria Campus, Denver), King Center Recital Hall
$25 GA, $20 Seniors/Military, $15 Students
Purchase tickets through Metro State: