All Event Offerings
Cascadia Composers presents an abundant array of programming celebrating contemporary musical art throughout the region surrounding the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Learn more about each offering below, follow links to archived examples, and visit the Upcoming Events page for the latest new music.
Ticketed Public Events
Independently Curated Concert (ICC)
Member-created concert, produced with support from Cascadia Composers.
Marquee Concert
Biannual flagship member showcase that takes place each spring and fall at premier venues. Features expertly selected scores performed by the region's finest musicians.
Free Public Events
Deep Listening Gathering
Read-through performances of Deep Listening scores for fun and to develop attuned ear strength; Deep Listening, as developed by composer Pauline Oliveros, cultivates a radical attentiveness and explores the difference between the involuntary nature of hearing and the conscious nature of listening.
Composer Insights
Monthly online presentations (via Zoom) on a variety of musical topics. View previous presentations on the Cascadia Composers YouTube channel.
Film Screening
Films shared among members and with the public, including new videos made by and for members.
Members-Only Events
Workshop
Presentation by top local musicians on various aspects of composition and the profession. Past workshops have included writing for strings, writing for brass, and writing for wind quintet (with The City of Tomorrow).
Freestyle Jam
A loose gathering of members to improvise and make new music together.
Member Performances
Performances of interest by Cascadia Composers members.
Open Score
A gathering for score sight-readings to solicit feedback from performers and other composers.
Social Events/Cocktail Hours
Casual meet-up opportunities to encourage conversation between members and performers.
