Composer Augusta Read Thomas, conductor Brad Lubman, and violinist Yuki Numata at rehearsal of Thomas's work, Carillon Sky, with the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
Three people stand together on a stage, gesturing and looking toward one another. In the foreground and background, other individuals are seated or standing with stringed instruments and sheet music on stands. The stage is dark except for the light focused on the participants.
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Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Student composer Daniel Bassin speaking with Ashot Sarkissjan, violinist with the Arditti Quartet at June in Buffalo 2010
Two people are positioned in profile, facing one another in an indoor setting. The person on the left wears glasses and a dark cardigan over a purple shirt, while the person on the right wears a light blazer over a dark shirt. A grey curtain and a wooden floor are visible in the background.
Frank B. and Cameron Baird Music Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Several people are on a stage with music stands, a cello, and a violin. One person gestures with a hand while others look at sheets of music. The background shows a dark room with rows of red chairs.
Student composers Chun Ting Pang, Daniel Bassin, and Carl Christian Bettendorf at June in Buffalo 2010
Bettendorf, Carl Christian, 1973- - Composer
Three individuals are positioned side-by-side against a light-colored wall. The person on the left wears a brown t-shirt, the middle person wears a striped shirt and glasses, and the person on the right wears a dark shirt under a light-colored blazer.
Arditti String Quartet in workshop performance of student composer Daniel Bassin's Typographies II at June in Buffalo 2010
A string ensemble is seated on a wooden stage playing instruments behind several music stands. A large projection screen and a doorway are visible on the wall behind the performers. An audience is seated in the foreground, and a large instrument case stands near the front of the stage.
Arditti String Quartet in workshop performance of student composer Daniel Bassin's work, Typographies II at June in Buffalo 2010
Four people perform with string instruments on a wooden stage. Each musician has a music stand with sheet music in front of their chair. In the foreground, audience members are shown from behind as they watch the performance.
Four people sit on a wooden stage while playing string instruments like violins and a cello. They face an audience in the foreground and use music stands to hold sheet music. A large blank screen is mounted on the wall behind the performers.
Four musicians are seated on a wooden stage holding two violins, a viola, and a cello. They are positioned behind black music stands with sheet music, facing an audience. A large white projection screen hangs on the back wall above the performers.
Arditti String Quartet in workshop performance at June in Buffalo 2010
Four musicians sit on a wooden stage, playing string instruments including violins and a cello. They are positioned behind music stands with sheet music while several people sit in the foreground. A large white screen and a microphone stand are visible in the background.
Composer David Felder applauding the Arditti Quartet at workshop performance at June in Buffalo 2010
Four individuals sit on a wooden stage holding string instruments near music stands. A person stands on the left side of the stage with hands together in a clapping motion. Audience members are seated in the foreground with their backs to the camera, facing the stage and a large white screen.
Four musicians are seated on a wooden stage with a large white screen behind them, playing string instruments and reading music from stands. To the left, a person stands and claps while several other people sit in the foreground audience area. The scene includes a microphone stand on the right and a door on the far left.
Composer David Felder speaking with members of the Arditti Quartet during a workshop performance of Daniel Bassin's Typographies II at June in Buffalo 2010
Two people are positioned in the foreground, holding string instruments and facing music stands with sheet music. An audience is seated on tiered benches in the background within a room that has acoustic panels on the walls. A microphone stand extends from the left side of the frame over the musicians.
Student composer Daniel Bassin speaking with violinist Irvine Arditti at June in Buffalo 2010
One person in a light-colored suit jacket holds a bound book of music, while the second person in a white shirt and glasses reviews loose sheets of paper. They are positioned in front of tiered red seating and a tiled staircase with recessed lighting. A violin case is visible in the background behind them.
Student composer Daniel Bassin speaking with Lucas Fels, violoncellist with the Arditti Quartet at June in Buffalo 2010
Two people are positioned in the foreground of a tiered auditorium with wood-paneled walls. The person on the left wears glasses and a striped shirt, and the person on the right wears a light-colored blazer over a dark shirt. Other individuals are seated in rows in the blurred background.
Violinist Irvine Arditti taking a bow onstage with conductor James Baker, composer Roger Reynolds (mostly hidden), and the Slee Sinfonietta after a performance of Reynolds's work, Aspiration at June in Buffalo 2010
An ensemble of performers is gathered on a stage, some seated with instruments such as violins and a flute while others stand. A person on the far left wearing a suit has their hands together in a clapping motion. The background consists of vertical wooden panels, and several music stands are placed across the stage.
David Felder on stage with Slee Sinfonietta after performance of his composition, Tweener
A group of people with instruments including violins, cellos, and percussion pieces stand across a stage. A person in a light blue shirt and tan pants stands in the center with hands raised toward the ensemble. A large pipe organ is mounted on the wall in the background, and the foreground shows rows of dark auditorium seating.
Composer David Felder shaking hands with conductor James Baker after a performance of Felder's Tweener by percussionist Tom Kolor and the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
A group of musicians stands on a wooden stage with instruments including violins, flutes, and percussion. In the center, a person in a dark suit on a podium shakes hands with another person in a light blue shirt and tan trousers. Music stands and larger percussion instruments like a marimba and gongs are positioned behind them.
James Baker conducting percussionist Tom Kolor and the Slee Sinfonietta in a performance of David Felder's work, Tweener at June in Buffalo 2010
A conductor stands on a podium facing a group of musicians on a wooden stage. The ensemble includes people playing violins, a cello, and percussion instruments such as a marimba and gongs. Multiple microphones on tall stands are positioned around the performers, with large organ pipes visible on the wall in the background.
Composer Olivier Pasquet's computers before performance at June in Buffalo 2010
A silver laptop shows a digital audio workstation with numerous audio tracks and mixer controls. Beside it, a black Lemur touchscreen device displays a custom interface with colorful faders and buttons for remote control. Black cables connect the two devices, which are positioned on a dark wooden surface.
Composer Olivier Pasquet at computer at June in Buffalo 2010
A person in a blue and grey long-sleeved shirt leans over a laptop to type on its keyboard. They are situated on a wooden stage area, with various electronic cables and power adapters nearby. Behind them, several black chairs and metal stands are visible in the background.
Percussionist Tom Kolor rehearsing David Felder's work, Tweener at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with a beard and glasses wears a red long-sleeved shirt while playing a wooden marimba. They hold two mallets in each hand, positioned over the instrument's bars. The surrounding area contains orchestral equipment, including chairs, music stands, and a bass drum.
A person wearing glasses and a red button-down shirt holds four mallets with red heads over a marimba. Two mallets are positioned in each hand above the wooden bars of the instrument. A music stand with paper and a microphone on a stand are located in the foreground and background.
Composer Roger Reynolds at rehearsal of his work, Aspiration with conductor James Baker, violinist Irvine Arditti, and the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
A group of musicians with instruments like violins and a bassoon are positioned on a wooden stage. One person holds a violin and looks at sheet music next to a person in a white polo shirt, while a conductor stands with their back to the camera and hands raised. The background features tall wooden walls and a large set of organ pipes.
Several people are positioned on a light wood stage with instruments including violins, cellos, and woodwinds among numerous music stands. A person in a white shirt stands near the center playing a violin, while another person in the foreground leans over papers on the floor. The setting is a large hall with tall, dark wood paneled walls.
Composer Roger Reynolds with conductor James Baker and violinist Irvine Arditti at rehearsal of Reynolds's work, Aspiration at June in Buffalo 2010
An individual in a striped shirt sits and shakes hands with a standing person wearing a white polo shirt and glasses. A third person with curly hair stands in the center, holding a violin and bow. The scene takes place in front of a wood-paneled wall, with a black piano visible in the background.
Composer Roger Reynolds with conductor James Baker and violinist Irvine Arditti at rehearsal of Reynolds's work, Aspiration, with the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
Several people are positioned on a wooden stage surrounded by paneled walls and a pipe organ. One person stands behind a music stand holding a violin and bow while another person stands nearby with their back to the camera. In the foreground, a person is bent low with their hands raised near a black grand piano.
Multiple people occupy a wooden stage with various musical instruments and music stands. One person stands near the center playing a violin while another individual crouches at the front edge of the stage to look at papers. Other musicians are seated across the background with instruments including a cello and woodwinds.
Violinist Irvine Arditti rehearsing Roger Reynolds's work, Aspiration at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with short curly graying hair and glasses wears a white short-sleeved shirt while playing a violin. One hand holds the neck of the instrument near the scroll, and the other hand draws a bow across the strings. The background is dark and indistinct.
Composer Roger Reynolds looking at the score of his work, Aspiration, at rehearsal at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with short grey hair and a striped shirt bends over to examine papers on the floor at the edge of a stage. Other individuals, music stands, and instruments are visible in the background of the dimly lit performance space. Microphone stands are positioned around the stage area, which features a wood-paneled wall.
Composer Roger Reynolds conferring with conductor James Baker at rehearsal of Reynolds's work, Aspiration, with the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
A person in a white polo shirt and glasses crouches on a small platform while looking at musical scores on the floor. A second person in a striped button-down shirt stands with hands gesturing over the scores. Musical instruments and music stands are visible in the background against a wood-paneled wall.
A person in a white short-sleeved shirt and glasses holds a wooden stringed instrument under their chin. One hand is positioned on the neck of the instrument while the other moves a bow across the strings. The background is dark, and the person is lit from above.
A person wearing a white shirt and glasses is shown from the chest up playing a violin. Their right hand holds the bow across the instrument's strings, while their left hand is positioned near the violin's neck. The background is dark and slightly blurred.
Percussionist Jonathan Hepfer rehearsing with the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
A person dressed in black holds mallets while standing at a vibraphone in a rehearsal space. Various gongs are mounted on a rack behind the vibraphone, and a music stand in the foreground bears the words "UB MUSIC DEPT." Other individuals sit in the background near a xylophone and other musical equipment.
Percussionist Jonathan Hepfer performing with the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
A person in a black long-sleeved shirt plays a vibraphone with two mallets. The surrounding area is filled with other percussion instruments, including several marimbas and a large circular gong. A collection of spare mallets rests on a purple towel in the foreground.
James Baker conducting the Slee Sinfonietta and violinist Irvine Arditti in a rehearsal of Roger Reynolds's work, Aspiration at June in Buffalo 2010
Several individuals are seated on a wooden stage playing instruments including violins, cellos, and a double bass. A person in a white shirt stands on the left side holding a music score and facing the seated musicians. The scene includes music stands, the side of a grand piano, and wood-paneled walls.
A person in a white shirt stands before a music stand with arms raised, leading an ensemble of musicians. Several people sit in chairs playing instruments such as violins and a double bass against a background of wood-paneled walls. The foreground includes a piano and musicians viewed from behind as they look toward the conductor.
Ensemble SurPlus onstage at June in Buffalo 2010
Ten musicians wearing black clothing stand in a row against a solid black background holding various instruments. The group includes people holding a double bass, a cello, violins, a flute, and woodwinds, with a piano partially visible in the background. Bright stage lighting illuminates the group from the front.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Center for the Arts
Student composers John Bacon and Gabriele Vanoni at June in Buffalo 2010
A person in a red polo shirt sits in a green theater chair while holding a white sheet of paper. Another person wearing glasses and a patterned shirt leans over from the row behind to view the document. Empty rows of dark seats are visible in the background.
Conductor Baldur Bronnimann with student composer Diana Soh at rehearsal of Soh's work, Cross-Sightedness at June in Buffalo 2010
Two people stand behind music stands in a theater setting, reviewing documents. One person wearing glasses and a black t-shirt looks at the papers while the other person, in a black sleeveless top, gestures with a hand. Rows of theater seats are in the background, and a violin bow and more sheet music are visible in the foreground.
Ensemble SurPlus on stage after a performance at June in Buffalo 2010
Ten people stand in a line on a stage, some holding musical instruments including a cello, a violin, and woodwinds. Most performers wear dark clothing while one person near the center wears a white t-shirt. In the foreground, a silhouetted audience faces the stage where music stands and a piano are also visible.
A line of people stands on a stage, several holding instruments including a cello, violin, and flute. In the foreground, the silhouettes of an audience are visible with hands raised toward the stage. Music stands and a keyboard are positioned behind the group against a dark background.
Pianist Sven Thomas Kiebler and oboist Christian Kemper after a performance of Brian Ferneyhough's Coloratura
Two people occupy a stage with a black background and a grand piano. One person is seated at the piano with sheet music, while the other stands nearby holding an oboe. In the lower foreground, several silhouettes of audience members face the stage.
Ensemble SurPlus members Sven Thomas Kiebler and Christian Kemper performing Brian Ferneyhough's work, Coloratura at June in Buffalo 2010
Ferneyhough, Brian, 1943- -- Performances
A person in black clothing stands on a dark stage playing a woodwind instrument. Another person with light hair sits at a grand piano nearby, looking at sheet music. The performance takes place in a darkened room with several people seated in the foreground, visible only as silhouettes.
Sven Thomas Kiebler conducting violinist Stefan Haussler, double bassist Johannes Nied, and percussionist Adrian Romaniuc in a performance of Charles Wuorinen's Spinoff at June in Buffalo 2010
On a stage illuminated by spotlights, several musicians perform in front of an audience visible as dark silhouettes. One person plays the violin, another plays a double bass, and a third plays a set of four conga drums. Each performer wears dark-colored clothing while reading from music stands positioned in front of them.
Sven Thomas Kiebler conducting violinist Stefan Haussler, double bassist Johannes Nied, and percussionist Adrian Romaniuc in a performance of Charles' Wuorinen's Spinoff at June in Buffalo 2010
Four individuals perform music on a dark stage in front of a silhouetted audience. The ensemble includes a person playing a violin, one playing a double bass, and another at a set of congas, while a fourth person stands to the left with raised hands. Sheet music rests on several music stands positioned between the performers.
Sven Thomas Kiebler conducting Ensemble SurPlus members violinist Stefan Haussler, double bassist Johannes Nied, and percussionist Adrian Romaniuc in a performance of Charles' Wuorinen's Spinoff at June in Buffalo 2010
A musical ensemble performs on a dark stage in front of a shadowed audience. The performers include a violinist, a double bassist, a percussionist playing congas, and a conductor with raised arms. Music stands hold pages of sheet music for the group, who are all dressed in dark attire.
Ensemble SurPlus members Thomas Avery, Sven Thomas Kiebler, and Beverley Ellis performing Alvin Lucier's Fideliotrio at June in Buffalo 2010
Three people play instruments on a dimly lit stage while an audience watches from the foreground. One person plays a violin, another plays a cello, and a third sits at a grand piano with its lid propped open. The performers are lit by overhead lights while the rest of the room is in shadow.
Ensemble SurPlus members Sven Thomas Kiebler, Martina Roth, Erich Wagner, and Adrian Romaniuc performing Brian Ferneyhough's work, Mort Subite at June in Buffalo 2010
A musical ensemble plays instruments on a stage illuminated by spotlights while a seated audience watches from the dark foreground. The group includes individuals playing a grand piano, a flute, a clarinet, and a vibraphone. Sheet music stands and audio equipment are positioned near the performers.
Thomas Avery performing as solo violist in Morton Feldman's Viola in My Life II at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with short dark hair wears a black long-sleeved shirt while playing a violin. Their head is tilted toward the instrument as they hold the bow against the strings. The background is black, with a section of a piano keyboard visible in the lower left corner.
University at Buffalo president John B. Simpson, along with SUNY trustee Eunice Lewin, conferring SUNY Honorary Doctorate in Music to composer Steve Reich
A person in a suit holds a framed diploma while facing another individual dressed in a black academic gown with a pink stole and a brown cap. A third person with a red necklace stands to the right with hands raised near the individual in the gown. The ceremony takes place behind a wooden podium against a blue backdrop with white lettering.
University at Buffalo president John B. Simpson and SUNY trustee Eunice Lewin placing the SUNY Honorary Doctorate in Music hood upon composer Steve Reich
Three people stand on a stage in front of a dark blue banner with large white letters. Two individuals in formal attire place a pink and blue hood onto a third person wearing a baseball cap and glasses. A wooden podium stands in front of the group, and a white wall with a staircase railing is in the background.
Composers David Felder and Steve Reich presenting a lecture at June in Buffalo 2010
Two people sit on a stage with a large projection screen and audio-visual equipment in the background. One person wears a blue shirt and a tie, while the second person wears a cap and gestures with their hands. Silhouetted heads of audience members are in the foreground.
Three individuals are positioned behind a wooden podium with a blue letter on the front. Two people lift a blue and red sash to place it over the head of the person in the center, who wears a baseball cap and glasses. A blue banner and a white staircase are visible in the background.
University at Buffalo president John B. Simpson with composers Steve Reich and David Felder at ceremony presenting Steve Reich with the SUNY Honorary Doctorate in Music in 2010
Three people are positioned in front of a blue step-and-repeat banner with the University at Buffalo logo and text. The individual on the left has gray hair and a beard and wears a dark suit with a tie. The central person wears a brown cap and a blazer, while the person on the right wears glasses and a dark suit.
Two individuals are seated on chairs in a room with a large white screen in the background. The person on the left wears a light blue shirt and tie while looking toward the person on the right. The person on the right wears a cap and an olive-colored shirt with one arm extended outward.
Two people are seated on chairs on a wooden stage in front of a large white projection screen. The person on the left wears a light blue shirt with a tie, glasses, and dark trousers. The person on the right wears a baseball cap, a green shirt, and dark trousers with hands clasped together. In the foreground, the backs of several audience members' heads are visible.
Sven Thomas Kiebler conducting Thomas Avery and other members of Ensemble SurPlus in rehearsal of Morton Feldman's Viola in My Life II at June in Buffalo 2010
An ensemble of musicians practices on a dark stage surrounded by various instruments such as timpani, a marimba, and a piano. In the background, one person conducts with a baton while others play string instruments. A case of mallets rests on one of the drums in the foreground.
Composer Steve Reich and conductor Brad Lubman applaud the members of the Signal Ensemble after a performance of Reich's Double Sextet at June in Buffalo 2010. From left to right after Lubman: pianist Oliver Hagen, percussionists Doug Perkins and David Sk
Signal (Musical group : 2008-) - Ensemble
Thirteen individuals stand in a row on a performance stage wearing formal black clothing. Several people hold instruments including cellos, violins, and flutes, while a grand piano and percussion equipment are positioned in the background. Two people on the far left stand slightly apart from the main group and clap their hands.
Conductor Brad Lubman, composer Steve Reich, and the Signal Ensemble after a performance of Reich's Double Sextet at June in Buffalo 2010. Players, from left to right are: Courtney Orlando, Lauren Radnofsky, Bill Kalinkos, Oliver Hagen, Kelli Kathman, Doug
An ensemble of musicians is positioned on a dark stage, with two individuals in the center foreground holding hands. The group is dressed in black clothing and carries various instruments, including violins, cellos, and a flute. A piano and other musical equipment are visible in the background against a solid black backdrop.
Conductor Brad Lubman, composer Steve Reich, and the Signal Ensemble after a performance of Reich's Double Sextet at June in Buffalo 2010. Players are, left to right, Courtney Orlando, Lauren Radnofsky, Bill Kalinkos, Oliver Friend, Kelli Kathman, Doug Per
Twelve individuals wearing dark attire are positioned on a stage with musical instruments including violins, cellos, and woodwinds. In the center, two people stand side-by-side holding hands facing forward. Music stands, chairs, and microphones are scattered across the floor in the performance space.
Conductor Brad Lubman and the Signal Ensemble after a performance of Steve Reich's Double Sextet at June in Buffalo 2010. Players, from left to right are: Courtney Orlando, Lauren Radnofsky, Bill Kalinkos, Oliver Hagen, Kelli Kathman, Doug Perkins, Jessica
An ensemble of musicians dressed in black is positioned across a stage against a dark background. The group includes individuals with violins, cellos, and woodwind instruments, with two grand pianos and percussion equipment visible behind them. Music stands and empty chairs are placed around the performers, and one person stands centrally in the foreground.
Brad Lubman conducting the Signal Ensemble in a performance of Steve Reich's Double Sextet at June in Buffalo 2010. Players, from left to right are: Courtney Orlando, Lauren Radnofsky, Oliver Hagen, Bill Kalinkos, Kelli Kathman, Doug Perkins, Jessica Schm
An ensemble of musicians in black attire performs on a dark stage with various instruments including two grand pianos, violins, cellos, and woodwinds. A person stands in the center facing away from the camera, conducting the group with their arms raised. Music stands and microphones are positioned among the performers as they play together.
Signal Ensemble performing Steve Reich's Sextet at June in Buffalo 2010
Perkins, Doug, percussionist - Percussion
Several people dressed in black are positioned behind percussion instruments on a dimly lit stage. The instruments include marimbas, vibraphones, and bass drums arranged in a semi-circular fashion. Microphones are placed throughout the group to capture the sound of the performance.
A group of six people dressed in black perform on a stage with a dark backdrop. They are positioned around several mallet percussion instruments, a large bass drum, and a gong. Microphones on stands are placed throughout the arrangement, and small colorful pieces of paper are scattered across the floor.
Several people dressed in black stand behind mallet percussion instruments like marimbas and vibraphones on a dark stage. They hold mallets over the instruments, which are surrounded by music stands and microphones. A large gong is positioned on a stand on the right side of the stage.
Six individuals perform using mallet instruments such as vibraphones and marimbas, along with a large bass drum and a gong. They are arranged across the floor of a dimly lit stage, holding mallets or sticks over their respective instruments. Several music stands and microphones are positioned throughout the ensemble.
The performers are positioned at instruments including marimbas, vibraphones, a large drum, and a gong. Microphones on stands are placed throughout the ensemble to record the audio. The individuals are dressed in dark attire and arranged across the width of the stage.
Pianist Eric Huebner performing student composer Ashley Wang's work, Intimate Rejection at June in Buffalo 2010
A person sits on a bench at a grand piano with the lid propped open, facing away from the camera. Rows of people are seated in chairs on the stage, watching the performance. The room is dimly lit with focus on the performer and the first several rows of the audience.
Violoncellist Jonathan Golove during workshop performance of Shiuan Chang's work, Warrior Dance at June in Buffalo 2010
A person on a stage sits and plays a cello facing away from the camera. An audience is seated in green chairs, observing the performance in a dark room with localized lighting. A music stand is positioned in front of the cellist on the right side of the frame.
Conductor Brad Lubman with members of the Signal Ensemble after performance of student composer Emily Koh's work, circum perceptio at June in Buffalo 2010
Sullivan, Caitlin (Cellist) - Violoncello
Several individuals stand on a dark stage, including performers holding a violin, a viola, and a clarinet. A seated audience occupies the foreground, with some people's hands raised in the air. On the right side of the stage, one person stands with an arm raised while another stands near a marimba.
Conductor Brad Lubman and members of the Signal Ensemble taking a bow after a workshop performance at June in Buffalo 2010
Six performers stand on a stage against a black background, holding instruments including a violin and clarinet near a grand piano and marimba. One individual stands to the side with an arm raised toward the group. In the foreground, an audience sits in chairs facing the performers.
Conductor Brad Lubman addressing the audience at workshop performance by the Signal Ensemble at June in Buffalo 2010
A person stands in the center of a dark room, speaking to an audience seated in chairs. Several musicians, including a cellist and a pianist, are positioned behind the speaker. The audience members in the foreground face the stage, and the lighting is focused on the central figure.
Brad Lubman conducting members of the Signal Ensemble in workshop performance of student composer Matthew Heap's work, Illicit Trysts at June in Buffalo 2010
Musicians play instruments including a violin and a cello while a person conducts from the center of the stage. A seated audience faces the performers in a room with a black background. Light from above highlights the ensemble and the people in the front rows.
Conductor Brad Lubman with composer Matthew Heap rehearsing the Signal Ensemble at June in Buffalo 2010
Two individuals stand in a dark room facing seated people who hold a flute and stringed instruments. One standing person points to a musical score on a stand, while the other holds a binder. Music stands with sheet music are arranged in the foreground against a background of empty chairs.
Conductor Brad Lubman talking with student composer Emily Koh during workshop performance of Koh's work, Circum perceptio with the Signal Ensemble at June in Buffalo 2010
Several individuals are positioned on a stage with instruments including a marimba, a cello, and a violin. One person holds papers and points one arm outward while others are located at music stands and instruments. Empty chairs are visible around the group on the dark floor.
Four people are positioned around music stands in a dimly lit room. One individual stands and turns pages in a binder while another individual on the right reads from a book. Two people are seated, including one in the foreground whose back is to the camera near a violin resting on a stand.
Brad Lubman conducting the Signal Ensemble in a workshop performance of student composer Matthew Heap's work, Illicit Trysts at June in Buffalo 2010
Seven musicians perform together in a small ensemble on a dark stage. A person on the left plays a grand piano while others are positioned with instruments including a cello, flute, clarinet, and percussion. One individual stands to the right gesturing toward the group near music stands with sheet music.
Conductor Brad Lubman talking with student composer Emily Koh during workshop at June in Buffalo 2010
In a rehearsal space with rows of empty chairs, three people are gathered around music stands. One person stands on the left holding a notebook, while the central person points to pages in a spiral-bound booklet. A third person sits on the right holding a violin and looking toward the center.
Brad Lubman conducting the Signal Ensemble in a workshop performance of student composer Peter Van Zandt Lane's work, Magana at June in Buffalo 2010
Five people are positioned on a stage against a black background, including a conductor standing on the far left. The other four musicians play a cello, a woodwind instrument, a grand piano, and a marimba. Music stands and chairs are arranged throughout the performance space.
Five individuals are arranged on a stage with a dark background, playing a grand piano, cello, clarinet, and percussion. One person stands on the left while others are seated at their instruments. A person on the right stands holding a small drum next to a marimba.
Violoncellist Jonathan Golove rehearsing student composer Shiuan Chang's work, Warrior Dance at June in Buffalo 2010
Two individuals sit in a dark room with a piano in the background. One person wearing a grey shirt and name tag looks towards another person wearing a plaid shirt. The person in plaid holds a cello and points to sheet music on a music stand.
Student composer Ashley Wang rehearsing her work, Intimate Rejection with pianist Eric Huebner at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with dark hair stands beside a person with reddish hair and glasses who is seated at a piano. The seated individual uses a pencil to mark a sheet of music while the piano lid is raised. The background contains rows of empty chairs in a darkened room.
Student composer Ashley Wang rehearsing her work Intimate Rejection with pianist Eric Huebner at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with red hair and glasses reaches forward with a pencil to mark a sheet of music propped on a piano. Another person with long dark hair looks at the music from behind the first person. The scene takes place in a dimly lit room with rows of empty chairs in the background.
Ensemble SurPlus members Martina Roth, Erich Wagner, Christian Kemper, Stefan Haussler, violin, Thomas Avery, and Adrian Romaniuc rehearsing Lukas Foss's work, Music for Six at June in Buffalo 2010
Five people sit in a semi-circle playing a flute, clarinet, oboe, and two string instruments behind music stands. In the background, a person stands near percussion instruments including a gong and a xylophone, alongside an orange curtain.
A group of musicians rehearses with a flute, clarinet, oboe, and two violins while seated behind music stands. A person stands in the background near a variety of percussion instruments, a grand piano, and orange curtains. The room has light-colored walls and flooring.
Composer Francois Eckert at computer during workshop at June in Buffalo 2010
A person wearing glasses and a red polo shirt sits at a desk with headphones around their neck. The desk contains a laptop, a secondary monitor showing audio visualizations, and various papers. The person rests their hand on a document while looking toward the computer equipment.
Composer Francois Eckert at June in Buffalo 2010
A person in a red short-sleeved shirt and glasses sits at a brown desk, operating a laptop with headphones around their neck. Cables, a computer mouse, and a small pink package are scattered across the workspace. A second monitor and a large whiteboard on wheels are visible in the background.
Composer Steve Reich at June in Buffalo 2010
A person wearing a brown baseball cap and a gray button-down shirt is shown from the chest up. Their head is turned slightly to the left with their eyes squinted and mouth open wide. The background is dark and blurred, showing hints of equipment in the distance.
Composer Steve Reich and conductor Brad Lubman at rehearsal at June in Buffalo 2010
Two people are positioned against a dark background with a circular light source visible in the distance. The person in the foreground wears a black short-sleeved shirt, while the person behind wears a grey shirt and a cap. A microphone stand is partially visible on the left edge of the frame.
A person wearing a brown baseball cap and a grey button-down shirt is shown from the side against a dark backdrop. The person has an open mouth showing their teeth. In the background, a second individual is out of focus.
Percussionists David Skidmore and Doug Perkins during rehearsal with the Signal Ensemble at June in Buffalo 2010
Two people stand side-by-side playing mallet percussion instruments with metal bars. Each person holds mallets with round blue heads to strike the keys. Sheet music is positioned on a stand to the left, and a microphone hangs above the scene against a dark background.
Brad Lubman conducting the Signal Ensemble at June in Buffalo 2010
A person stands at a music stand with raised arms while leading a group of musicians. In the foreground, one musician plays a stringed instrument and another sits facing away from the camera. The background consists of dark rows of tiered seating and a single round light on the wall.
Conductor Brad Lubman rehearsing Signal Ensemble at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with short hair and a beard gestures while standing in front of music stands and musicians. To the left, a musician plays a violin, and in the foreground, another musician sits with a cello. The background features rows of empty theater seats under low lighting with a single glowing circular light.
James Baker conducting a rehearsal of Roger Reynolds's work, Aspiration, with the Slee Sinfonietta at June in Buffalo 2010
A conductor stands with arms raised, facing a small ensemble of musicians on a stage with wood-paneled walls. Four people sit in a semi-circle playing string instruments while reading sheet music on stands. A piano and a large woodwind instrument are positioned to the right of the ensemble.
Composer David Felder with June in Buffalo 2010 students Chun Ting Pang, Joe Lake, and Jacob Gotlib
Four people are positioned side-by-side in an indoor setting. One person on the left wears a dark t-shirt and a backpack, while the person next to them has glasses and a patterned button-down shirt. The third person wears a plaid shirt with a strap across their chest, and the person on the far right wears glasses and a brown button-down shirt. Large windows are visible in the background behind them.
Composer Olivier Pasquet with student composers Diana Soh and David Hudry at June in Buffalo 2010
Three people are positioned in a group, facing the viewer. The person on the left wears a black t-shirt, the person in the middle wears a light-colored cardigan and holds a white binder, and the person on the right wears a white collared shirt and glasses. A poster titled "METAMUSIK FESTIVAL 3" is visible on the wall behind them.
Composer David Felder with student composers Gabriele Vanoni and Daniel Bassin at June in Buffalo 2010
Three individuals stand in a hallway, focused on a spiral-bound book titled Typographies II held by the person on the left. The person on the left wears a patterned shirt and glasses, while the person on the right wears a light-colored polo shirt with a blue name tag. Other people are visible in the blurred background of the long hallway.
Student composers Diana Soh, Chun Ting Pang, and Shiuan Chang at June in Buffalo 2010
Four people are positioned in a row in an indoor space with natural light from windows in the background. The person on the far left wears a white top and cardigan, while the two individuals in the middle wear t-shirts and backpacks. The person on the far right wears a blue patterned button-down shirt and glasses.
Composers David Felder and Olivier Pasquet with student composers at June in Buffalo 2010
Approximately twenty people are positioned in several rows between brick walls and doorways. Three individuals are seated in the foreground while the rest stand in rows behind them. The group wears casual attire and faces forward.
Composer Olivier Pasquet at June in Buffalo 2010
A person with a shaved head and short beard faces forward while wearing a black t-shirt. They stand in front of a dark brick wall featuring a bulletin board with several flyers and a sign labeled "MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS". In the background, another individual sits in a shadowed area looking down at papers.