San Francisco Contemporary Music Players

Early Bird Tickets: Order Now and Save! By SFCMP

Ticket packages for 2013-14 are on sale now – choose any six concerts or attend all nine. Like San Francisco’s wild parrots, you’ll want to see us more than once! Order by September 15 and get an Early Bird discount on package ticket prices. [photo: gwen]

2013-14 Season: Sounding the Public Space By SFCMP

SFCMP’s Season 43 is one of the most ambitious ever, with nine ticketed events, a special recital by Steven Schick, the large-scale Crissy Field Broadcast, and the Sweet Thunder Festival, featuring many free public events. Check it out!

Get Closer to New Music By SFCMP

Our forthcoming 2013-14 season will present ways to go deeper into the creative process around new music. Join us for our Contemporary Insights sessions, where composers and ensemble members discuss and explore new works together; enjoy Steven Schick’s pre-concert lectures — and stay tuned for more exciting events to come. Like us on Facebook or sign up for our enewsletter for all the information!

Upcoming Events

October 26-27, 2013

Crissy Broadcast

Crissy Field - Free public event

November 14, 2013

Timber

8:00 p.m. | Preconcert talk at 7:15 p.m. YBCA Lam Research Theater

Monday, February 17, 2014

Triptych

8:00 p.m. | Preconcert talk at 7:15 p.m. YBCA Forum

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Listen to Modern Art

On the cusp of our 43rd season and led by artistic director Steven Schick, the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players gives our audience members and friends opportunities to discover musical repertoire that is new to them – and to use these experiences as ways to better understand, interact with, and enjoy their lives and our world. One of the most long-standing continually performing new music ensembles in America, we perform innovative and exceptional music along with commissioning and educational outreach activities. Bring your Own Ears and discover some of the best new music being written today, from solos to works for chamber orchestra.