| Ensemble N_JP | 5th Anniversary Concert |

Gene Coleman and Ensemble N_JP

Friday, May 21, 7pm lecture, 8pm performance
701 CCA Gallery, 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC
http://701CCA.org

Saturday, May 22, 7pm lecture, 8pm performance
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 161 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC
http://halsey.cofc.edu/

Sunday, May 23, 2pm workshop and jam session
Outer Space, 623A Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
http://www.outerspacecharleston.org/

Is it possible to understand the complex process we call globalization through the arts? Is it possible for people from different cultures to understand each other better through artistic experiences? And how are those experiences shaped by ideas about innovation, tradition and new media? Philadelphia composer and director Gene Coleman asks these questions, which is why he created the organization Soundfield and the group Ensemble N_JP, which is made up of musicians from Japan and the USA. Using his interest in the culture of Japan and the relationship between music and architecture, Coleman explores the spaces between sound and vision and introduces new ways of thinking about global culture.

NMC 5th year anniversary concert
Featuring works by Rzewski, Tenney, an empty words ensemble reunion and much more.
Saturday, May 29, 8pm
Redux Contemporary Art Center, 136 St. Philip St.

Celebrating 5 years of programming with some of our "greatest hits" from over the years, including Frederic Rzewski's "Coming Together" alongside works by Reich, Koci, Wiltrout, Cage, and Tenney. The Empty Words Ensemble will also reunite for a short improvised set during the show.