News & Events
Collaboration & Concert with Jeff Anderle and the SFCM Clarinet Ensemble
For their 2022 collaboration, Helia combines forces with Jeff Anderle and the SFCM Clarinet Ensemble to premiere four newly-commissioned large clarinet ensemble works by composers Theresa Wong, Shawne Workman, Emma Logan, and Julie Barwick. After a series of workshops this past fall, the project will culminate in an in-person performance on March 23rd at SFCM.
The SFCM Clarinet Ensemble is committed to commissioning and performing works by living composers. It has been performing regularly since 2013 and has premiered more than 10 pieces, including works by Marc Mellits, Jonathan Russell, and Lisa Bielawa, as well as performing works by Steve Reich, Evan Ziporyn, and Ken Thomson. The ensemble was featured at the SFCM Centennial Gala and was a performer at ClarinetFest 2019 in Knoxville, TN, and will perform at ClarinetFest 2022 in Reno, NV.
The SFCM Clarinet Ensemble is committed to commissioning and performing works by living composers. It has been performing regularly since 2013 and has premiered more than 10 pieces, including works by Marc Mellits, Jonathan Russell, and Lisa Bielawa, as well as performing works by Steve Reich, Evan Ziporyn, and Ken Thomson. The ensemble was featured at the SFCM Centennial Gala and was a performer at ClarinetFest 2019 in Knoxville, TN, and will perform at ClarinetFest 2022 in Reno, NV.
Collaboration with Natalie Raney for multiple concerts in spring 2020*
*Due to ongoing COVID-19 crisis, our original spring dates have been rescheduled as live-streams to the late summer/fall. See our events page for new dates.
Helia will team up with cellist, Natalie Raney, for a collaboration in spring 2020. Recognized for her bold and adventurous playing, Natalie Raney has established herself as an immensely versatile performer throughout the Bay Area. For this project, Natalie will prepare an expansive repertoire of solo cello works written by women composers, including several new commissions to be performed alongside established works. Helia and Natalie will present multiple performances in completely different spaces throughout the Bay Area. No two concerts will have the exact same program or order, making each performance a unique and special experience.
Helia will team up with cellist, Natalie Raney, for a collaboration in spring 2020. Recognized for her bold and adventurous playing, Natalie Raney has established herself as an immensely versatile performer throughout the Bay Area. For this project, Natalie will prepare an expansive repertoire of solo cello works written by women composers, including several new commissions to be performed alongside established works. Helia and Natalie will present multiple performances in completely different spaces throughout the Bay Area. No two concerts will have the exact same program or order, making each performance a unique and special experience.
Helia announces their next collaboration with Curium Trio
Curium Trio: (left to right) Agnieszka Peszko - violin, Rachel Kim - piano, Carlyn Kessler - cello
For their 2019 collaboration, Helia will work with Bay Area-based Curium Trio to present their program, Color Through Music, including three newly-commissioned works by composers Emily Shisko, Julie Barwick, and Emma Logan. The project will culminate in two performances on October 18 (Holy Names University, Oakland) and October 19 (Seventh Avenue Performances, San Francisco). Click here to learn more.
Winners of the 2017 Barbara Fritz Chamber Music Award, Curium Trio has gained a reputation for being performers that radiate dynamism and presence. Specializing in performing the music of female composers, they are committed to bringing creative and diverse musical programming to their audiences.
Winners of the 2017 Barbara Fritz Chamber Music Award, Curium Trio has gained a reputation for being performers that radiate dynamism and presence. Specializing in performing the music of female composers, they are committed to bringing creative and diverse musical programming to their audiences.
Helia Music Collective at C4NM's Tracking Series #3
Helia will lead a round-table discussion on women composers and gender equity in contemporary music as Emma Logan's two-year C4NM curator term comes to a close.
Helia Music Collective announces their second collaboration, featuring Liaison Ensemble
Liaison Ensemble: (left to right) Hallie Pridham - baroque cello, Tatiana Senderowicz - theorbo, Melinda Becker - mezzo-soprano, Susie Fong - harpsichord
Helia will team up with the Bay Area-based Liaison Ensemble to present a program of both Baroque and contemporary works by women at the Center for New Music on October 27, 2018.
Julie Barwick as Elevate Ensemble's Composer-in-Residence
Julie Barwick will be Elevate Ensemble's Composer-in-Residence for the 2017-18 season, and is looking forward to writing two brand new pieces for them throughout the season.
You can read a fun interview of Julie here.
You can read a fun interview of Julie here.
Re:Ignite - Helia Music Collective & Siroko Duo receive preview from SF music champion!
San Francisco-based music champion Stephen Smoliar has long been a supporter of music in the Bay Area. He recently featured our debut concert in his blog, The Rehearsal Studio.
Click here to read it.
Click here to read it.
Emma Logan is selected as a 2016-2018 Center for New Music curator!
Emma Logan writes:
Concert programming across the United States fails to represent a large and powerful creative demographic: women. As a curator for the Center of New Music, I plan to present programs featuring women as the primary creators. I hope to bring my dedication and love for new music to help promote women (and forward thinking men!) by creating a new platform for creative endeavors in the Bay Area.
Congratulations, Emma!
Helia Music Collective is excited to announce their first concert, featuring Siroko Duo!
Siroko Duo - Jessie Nucho & Victoria Hauk
In collaboration with Siroko Duo, a new San Francisco-based flute duo, Helia presents a program of music composed entirely by women at the Center for New Music on March 25, 2017.