Scholarly discussion of the music of John Cage.

[Tom Bickley <>]

Dear Silence,

Here's an event likely to be of interest! Enjoy! -Tom

The Mills College Contemporary Performance Ensemble will perform John Cage's "Concert for Piano and Orchestra" as part of a "Musicircus" at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco at 1:30 and 3:00pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012. William Winant, Fred Frith, and other Mills musicians will perform, and a composition by Chris Brown will be heard.

John Cage: "Concert for Piano and Orchestra" (1957-58)

Mia Bella D?Augelli: violin
Katie Harrell: piano
Ralph Lewis: double bass
Crystal Pascucci: cello
Eric Glick Rieman: melodica, toy piano
Eleanor Strong: voice
Rachel Trapp: horn
Tom Dambly: trumpet
Steed Cowart: conductor

For more information see below:

http://www.calartsf.net/
http://disney.go.com/disneyatoz/familymuseum/

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CalArts Alumni Association, San Francisco chapter presents: 

John Cage's MUSICIRCUS 

Saturday, January 28, 1:30pm-5:30pm, San Francisco 

MORE INFO: http://www.calartsf.net 

Experience John Cage's MUSICIRCUS: Over 30 performers, films, tutorials, workshops and more, all with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge! 

The San Francisco chapter of the CalArts Alumni Association in conjunction with The Walt Disney Family Museum presents a very special performance event. John Cage's MUSICIRCUS will feature Cal Arts Alumni, performing along with other well known Bay Area favorites. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides an extraordinary setting to bring together multiple creative communities for an afternoon of new experiences and global interaction. 

First performed in 1967, John Cage's MUSICIRCUS is simply an invitation for performers to assemble and play together - a "happening" where multiple performances occur simultaneously to create new and unusual configurations. 

The stellar line-up of participants includes: David Rosenboom, Michael Jon Fink, Fred Frith, Chris Brown, Steve Horowitz, the Mills College Contemporary Performance Ensemble, Stupid Man Suit, Dan Becker, the Maria Q and Rory Cloud Duo, just to name a few! 

"This is going to be an amazing conflagration of performers and talent all in one incredible space" says Steve Horowitz, one of the curators. "Yamaha is bringing out a Disklavier Mark III MIDI grand piano for the afternoon. What a beautiful instrument! Add in dance troupes, hands-on art workshops for the kids and fantastic bands playing magical music in one amazing setting and it all adds up to a must see event!" 

This family-friendly performance marathon is free to the general public and designed to be kid-friendly, with various workshops and hands-on fun during the day. We welcome young ones from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm to create and experience art with their family. The event culminates with a festive gala concert from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the evening. 

Event performances are free to the Public. This event does not include Museum Gallery Admission. 

DATE/TIME: 
Saturday, January 28 
1:30pm-5:30pm 

LOCATION: 
The Walt Disney Family Museum 
104 Montgomery Street, The Presidio of San Francisco 
San Francisco, CA, 94129 
http://disney.go.com/disneyatoz/familymuseum/ 

COST/REGISTRATION: 
Event performances are free to the Public. This event does not include Museum Gallery Admission. 
http://www.calartsf.net 

MORE INFO: 
Website: http://www.calartsf.net 
Email: press -at- calartsf.net 
Phone: 415-345-6853 
Contact: Ruben Esqueda