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SUMMARY:QT Viet Collective present Ordinary People
DESCRIPTION:Members of the QT Viet Collective present Ordinary People\, an audio-visual story layered with live narration\, instrumentation\, voices from Việt Nam\, animation\, photography and song. \nIn a world that distances us from our truest selves\, this performance invites us to reflect on our present moment and the deep desire to live fully. Moving across time and place\, it draws us to connect with our imagination\, deferred dreams\, rage\, and compassion\, while activating the power of our ancestral stories. \nCác thành viên của QTViệt Collective hân hạnh giới thiệu Người Dân Thường\, một câu chuyện nghe-nhìn được dệt nên từ lời kể trực tiếp\, âm nhạc\, giọng nói từ Việt Nam\, hoạt họa\, hình ảnh và ca khúc. \nTrong một thế giới khiến chúng ta xa rời con người thật của mình\, màn trình diễn này mời chúng ta suy ngẫm về khoảnh khắc hiện tại và khát khao sâu sắc để sống trọn vẹn. Vượt qua thời gian và không gian\, màn trình diễn này thu hút chúng ta để kết nối với trí tưởng tượng\, những giấc mơ bị gác lại\, lòng giận dữ và trắc ẩn\, đồng thời khơi dậy sức mạnh của những câu chuyện của tổ tiên mình. \nCONTRIBUTE TO OUR COLLECTIVE ALTAR: we invite you and your ancestors to take part in a luminated collective gathering/altar by submitting photos here. \nCÙNG GÓP PHẦN VÀO BÀN THỜ CHUNG: \nmời quý vị và các tổ tiên tham gia vào buổi tụ họp/bàn thờ chung được thắp sáng bằng cách gửi hình ảnh tại đây. \nTrong khi chúng tôi chuẩn bị cho trình diễn Người Dân Thường\, chúng tôi xin mời quý vị chia sẻ những bức ảnh của những người thân đã khuất hoặc vật kỷ niệm gợi nhớ đến họ. Chúng tôi sẽ chiếu lên các hình ảnh này\, tạo nên một buổi tụ họp chung với tổ tiên. \nNếu quý vị hứng thú\, vui lòng gửi ảnh ở đây trước ngày 7 tháng 5! \nChúng tôi hiểu rằng không phải ai cũng có hoặc sử dụng hình ảnh để tưởng nhớ tổ tiên. Chúng tôi mời quý vị gọi về những ai mình muốn đến bàn thờ chung vào cuộc trình diễn. \nCám ơn quý vị cùng tham gia vào cánh cửa thiêng liêng này <3 \nTHINGS TO KNOW \n*Family friendly\, ADA access\, easy parking \n*Doors will be open approximately 1 hour before showtime on both days. \n*Friday evening show will be low key but there will be offerings to nourish your tummy and heart \n*Saturday showing will feature DJ Kat Lê\, and a casual community meal. Live english to vietnamese translation service offered \nThis performance and event is made possible by the generous support of AsianImprov Arts\, Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center\, The Dresher Ensemble\, The California Arts Council\, and The Zellerbach Foundation.
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/qt-viet-collective-present-ordinary-people/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T092350
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SUMMARY:QT Viet Collective present Ordinary People
DESCRIPTION:Members of the QT Viet Collective present Ordinary People\, an audio-visual story layered with live narration\, instrumentation\, voices from Việt Nam\, animation\, photography and song. \nIn a world that distances us from our truest selves\, this performance invites us to reflect on our present moment and the deep desire to live fully. Moving across time and place\, it draws us to connect with our imagination\, deferred dreams\, rage\, and compassion\, while activating the power of our ancestral stories. \nCác thành viên của QTViệt Collective hân hạnh giới thiệu Người Dân Thường\, một câu chuyện nghe-nhìn được dệt nên từ lời kể trực tiếp\, âm nhạc\, giọng nói từ Việt Nam\, hoạt họa\, hình ảnh và ca khúc. \nTrong một thế giới khiến chúng ta xa rời con người thật của mình\, màn trình diễn này mời chúng ta suy ngẫm về khoảnh khắc hiện tại và khát khao sâu sắc để sống trọn vẹn. Vượt qua thời gian và không gian\, màn trình diễn này thu hút chúng ta để kết nối với trí tưởng tượng\, những giấc mơ bị gác lại\, lòng giận dữ và trắc ẩn\, đồng thời khơi dậy sức mạnh của những câu chuyện của tổ tiên mình. \nCONTRIBUTE TO OUR COLLECTIVE ALTAR: we invite you and your ancestors to take part in a luminated collective gathering/altar by submitting photos here. \nCÙNG GÓP PHẦN VÀO BÀN THỜ CHUNG: \nmời quý vị và các tổ tiên tham gia vào buổi tụ họp/bàn thờ chung được thắp sáng bằng cách gửi hình ảnh tại đây. \nTrong khi chúng tôi chuẩn bị cho trình diễn Người Dân Thường\, chúng tôi xin mời quý vị chia sẻ những bức ảnh của những người thân đã khuất hoặc vật kỷ niệm gợi nhớ đến họ. Chúng tôi sẽ chiếu lên các hình ảnh này\, tạo nên một buổi tụ họp chung với tổ tiên. \nNếu quý vị hứng thú\, vui lòng gửi ảnh ở đây trước ngày 7 tháng 5! \nChúng tôi hiểu rằng không phải ai cũng có hoặc sử dụng hình ảnh để tưởng nhớ tổ tiên. Chúng tôi mời quý vị gọi về những ai mình muốn đến bàn thờ chung vào cuộc trình diễn. \nCám ơn quý vị cùng tham gia vào cánh cửa thiêng liêng này <3 \nTHINGS TO KNOW \n*Family friendly\, ADA access\, easy parking \n*Doors will be open approximately 1 hour before showtime on both days. \n*Friday evening show will be low key but there will be offerings to nourish your tummy and heart \n*Saturday showing will feature DJ Kat Lê\, and a casual community meal. Live english to vietnamese translation service offered \nThis performance and event is made possible by the generous support of AsianImprov Arts\, Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center\, The Dresher Ensemble\, The California Arts Council\, and The Zellerbach Foundation.
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/qt-viet-collective-present-ordinary-people/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T213000
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SUMMARY:sfSoundGroup
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nErik Satie – CINEMA (1926)\nwith René Clair’s silent Dada short film\, Entr’acte  (1924) \nLarry Polansky – The World’s Longest Melody (1993) \nLarry Polansky – Approaching the Azimuth… (1998) \nLarry Polansky – freeHorn (2004) \nTom Dambly – For Trumpet and Electronics (2026) \nMatt Ingalls – Fences (2001/2026) \nMUSICIANS \nDiane Grubbe\, flute\nMatt Ingalls\, clarinet\nJohn Ingle\, saxophone \nTom Dambly\, trumpet\nBrendan Lai-Tong\, trombone \nGiacomo Fiore\, guitar\nHadley McCarroll\, piano\nKjell Nordeson\, percussion\nMonica Scott\, cello\nLisa Mezzacappa\, bass
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/sfsoundgroup/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T092350
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SUMMARY:RAGA & RAGINIIndian Classical Concert of Vocal & Sarod
DESCRIPTION:Enchanting Hindustani classical evening with vocalist Sohini Mojumdar\, sarodist Sougata Roy Chowdhury\, tabla & harmonium accompaniment:  Gaurav Kale (tabla) & Rajdeep Singh (harmonium). \n\n\n\n\nSougata Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished sarod player from India\, known for his expressive artistry\, deep grounding in the Hindustani classical tradition\, and performances that have moved audiences across the US and Europe. Trained from different significant Gurus from his young age under the lineage of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan\, he combines technical mastery with a sensitive\, soulful style that makes his music accessible to both connoisseurs and new listeners. \n\n\n\n\nSohini Mojumdar is a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist known for her deeply expressive singing and refined command over raga. Trained under eminent gurus and rooted in the rich traditions. Her music reflects both intellectual depth and emotional nuance. She has performed widely across India and internationally\, captivating audiences with her soulful interpretations and elegant artistry.
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/raga-ragini-indian-classical-concert-of-vocal-sarod/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T213000
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SUMMARY:ROVAGongwoman
DESCRIPTION:ROVA SAXOPHONE QUARTET presents two sets of original compositions. \nFirst\, commissioned works and recent Rova compositions for the quartet\, including Music for Mouths by MIYA MASAOKA\, The Knot Gallery by JOHN BUTCHER\, I\, Norton by GINO ROBAIR and pieces by quartet members. \nIn the second half\, Rova joins by KAREN STACKPOLE (Gongwoman) for a set of Rova works adapted for saxophone quartet plus gongs and percussion. First streamed live in March of 2022\, the works are presented to a live audience for the first time.
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/rovagongwoman/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T092350
CREATED:20260520T191609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T193842Z
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SUMMARY:Kole GalbraithEric Theise Jaime Roble + Nancy Beckman & Tom Bickley
DESCRIPTION:Kole Galbraith (audio/visual from seattle) \nKole Galbraith is a musician and sound artist originally from Wenatchee\, Washington. He settled in Seattle after living in Germany\, Mexico\, and Austria. While traveling\, Kole immersed himself in improvised experimental music across multiple genres ranging from free-jazz\, harsh noise\, new-music\, and metal. He has exhibited his works in galleries and venues throughout the west coast and in Austria. Kole is a descendant of the Colville and Sinixt Tribes\, and an enrolled member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma. \nKole received 2018 GAP Award funding to finance the recording of a new studio album and commission of other experimental sound artists with Native American ancestry. He will give other contemporary Native American experimental musicians a platform to express their own experiences and their ancestors’ histories in a non-traditional manner. \nEric Theise (more information coming soon) \nJaime Roble poem/video/perc with Nancy Beckman & Tom Bickley (more information coming soon)
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/kole-galbraith-eric-theise-jaime-roble-nancy-beckman-tom-bickley/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T092350
CREATED:20260518T141806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T223315Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Ragas with Ustad Kamal Sabri
DESCRIPTION:Ustad Kamal Sabri is an internationally acclaimed Sarangi maestro\, representing the seventh generation of the illustrious Moradabad Gharana. Son of the legendary Ustad Sabri Khan\, Kamal Sabri began his musical journey at the age of five under his father’s guidance and quickly emerged as a child prodigy. Over the years\, he has both preserved and reinvented the art of Sarangi playing\, introducing innovations such as adding a cello string\, while maintaining the rich legacy of his gharana. Kamal has worked with a diverse array of musicians\, including Ustad Zakir Hussain\, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan\, Chick Corea\, and Massive Attack\, and has performed at prestigious festivals worldwide. His versatility extends to composing for Bollywood and Hollywood films\, creating scores for documentaries\, theatre\, and dance\, and teaching Indian classical music in countries such as England\, Finland\, Denmark\, Norway\, the USA\, and Russia. \nA distinguished artist of All India Radio\, Ustad Kamal Sabri has received numerous accolades\, including the Global Music Award (USA)\, Nashville Music City Award (International Artist of the Year)\, Young Maestro Award\, and the Sarangi Sultan Khitab at the Harballabh Music Festival. He has been a guest lecturer at major universities and has played a pivotal role in revitalizing Sarangi as a solo instrument on the world stage. Through his artistry\, mentorship\, and dedication\, he has inspired a new generation of musicians\, ensuring that the Sarangi’s soulful voice continues to resonate in global music. Kamal Sabri’s commitment to both tradition and innovation has established him as a leading figure in Indian and world music today.\n\nHe has been a guest lecturer at major universities and played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Sarangi as a solo instrument on the world stage. Through his artistry\, mentorship\, and dedication\, Sabri has inspired a new generation of musicians\, ensuring that the Sarangi’s soulful voice continues to resonate globally. His commitment to both tradition and innovation has established him as a leading figure in Indian and world music today.\n\nFull biography
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/ustad-kamal-sabri/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T092350
CREATED:20260516T225156Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Quartet
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to this benefit concert in support of the Maple Quartet. Your generosity will help these four remarkable young musicians continue building a shared artistic life across four conservatories\, making possible the rehearsals\, coaching\, travel\, and competitions essential to the development of a professional string quartet. As they begin this exciting new chapter of advanced study and national recognition\, we are especially delighted to help support their artistic journey. \nFounded in 2022 at the Eastman School of Music\, the award winning Maple Quartet is defined by their unified passion for community engagement through performance and presentation in the string quartet medium. \nWhile studying together at Eastman\, members Isabel Chen\, Magali Pelletey\, John Crowley\, and Gabriel Hennebury\, were two time recipients of the Celentano String Quartet Award\, an honor recognizing an undergraduate string quartet of outstanding ability. This recognition supported their entries to national chamber music competitions including the 2025 Frances Walton Competition\, where they were awarded 2nd prize. They also received an honorable mention at the 2025 Saint Paul String Quartet Competition\, and were finalists at the 2025 Coltman Chamber Music Competition. \nThe Quartet’s primary mentors have included members of the Ying and Verona Quartets\, as well as professors Mimi Hwang\, David Bowlin\, and Masumi Per Rostad. They have also been incredibly fortunate to receive instruction from esteemed artists such as members of the Takács and Calidore Quartets\, Misha Amory\, Peter Salaff\, Peter Winograd\, Mathieu Herzog\, Amit Even-Tov\, and Catherine Cosbey. Their notable collaborations have included performances with Robin Scott\, Chiao-Wen Cheng\, Jonathan Swartz\, and Wendy Chen. \nSUMMER 2026 \nThey are spending the summer in California before returning to their graduate studies: Isabel at the New England Conservatory\, Magali at the Rice University Shepherd School of Music\, John at the Juilliard School\, and Gabriel at the University of Michigan School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. \nThe quartet is the 2026 Emerging Artist String Quartet at the Music Academy of the West\, where they will spend four weeks in residence receiving coaching from the Takács Quartet and perform the the Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat Major\, Op. 20 with the Takács on July 2\, 2026. They have also been selected as the 2026 Fellowship String Quartet at Music in the Vineyards. \nPROGRAM \n\nFranz Joseph Haydn : String Quartet in D Major\, Op. 20 No. 4\, Hob. III:34\n\n\nCaroline Shaw : Valencia\n\n\nAntonín Dvořák : String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major\, Op. 51\n\n\nMAPLE QUARTET \nIsabel Chen\, violin\nMagali Pelletey\, violin\nJohn Crowley\, viola\nGabriel Hennebury\, cello \nMark your calendar: tickets will be available in June. \nTRAVEL FUND DONATION LEVELS \n$40 — One Mile Closer\n$80 — Quartet Transit Supporter\n$160 — Rehearsal Day Sponsor\n$320 — Coaching Session Sponsor\n$640 — Competition Journey Sponsor\n$1\,500 — The Fifth Seat Sponsor (since a cello often requires its own airplane seat)\n$5\,000 — Emerging Artist Sponsor \n\n 
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/maple-quartet/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T092350
CREATED:20260520T190204Z
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SUMMARY:The Sky Is A SuitcaseInsect Life
DESCRIPTION:The Sky Is A Suitcase (from Seattle)\nMike Gebhart – drums\nCarmen Rothwell – bass\nLevi Gillis – tenor sax\nRay Larsen – trumpet \n\n\n\nThe Sky is a Suitcase is dedicated to improvisation. Their songs are personal – about dreams\, places\, people and memories. These memories manifest their mood in the melodies and rhythms the group uses to express themselves in the moment. The Sky is a Suitcase imbues in their music the fullness of their collective humanity as a band and the intricacies of their relationships \n\n\n\nInsect Life\nBen Goldberg – clarinet\nBen Davis – cello\nDanny Lubin-Laden – trombone\nRaffi Garabedian – saxophone \nBorn from weekly collaborative sessions at Ben Goldberg’s house\, INSECT LIFE is an Oakland-based experimental ensemble dedicated to pushing the boundaries of improvised music. The band emphasizes spontaneity\, orchestral cohesion\, and an adventurous sonic palette that fuses avant-garde and abstract elements. Over time\, they developed a distinctive collective approach\, creating an instant orchestral sound where cello and drums interact with winds\, driving rhythm and texture in unexpected\, groovy\, and abstract directions. The result is a cosmic\, dynamic\, and innovative sound—modern yet deeply rooted in the old-school spirit of improvisation.
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/the-sky-is-a-suitcaseinsect-life/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T092350
CREATED:20260520T193448Z
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SUMMARY:ff (Sharkiface + Ava Koohbor)Chris EveringhamKimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi
DESCRIPTION:ff (Sharkiface + Ava Koohbor) – More information coming soon\nChris Everingham – More information coming soon\n\nKimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi (photo) is an Iranian composer and performer. She writes for hybrid instrumental/electronic ensembles\, creates electroacoustic and audiovisual works\, builds instruments\, and performs electronic music. She explores the unfamiliar familiar while being motivated by how melodies unfold through time; finding ways to play with various musical thresholds and exploring musical extremes is something that she is currently attracted to. Her work experiments with merging Iranian music with the more contemporary classical music aesthetics.\n\nBeing a cross-disciplinary artist\, she has actively collaborated on projects evolving around dance\, film\, and theater. She is the co-founder and producer of Fashion x Electronics\, a collective focused on creating interdisciplinary works based on fashion and electronic music.\n\nKimia’s work has been showcased by organizations across the globe and her work has been performed internationally at festivals including Ars Electronica\, Festival Ecos Urbanos\, Tehran Contemporary Sounds\, Sonic Matter Festival\, New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival\, Sound and Music Conference\, and Modulus Festival\, among others.\nShe holds a BFA in Music Composition from Simon Fraser University’s Interdisciplinary School for the Contemporary Arts. Kimia is currently based in San Francisco and is a doctorate candidate in Music Composition at Stanford University.
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/ff-sharkiface-ava-koohborchris-everinghamkimia-koochakzadeh-yazdi/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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