Nevada County Composers Cooperative
Emerging New Music!
Right here, right now!
NCCC is a composer based contemporary music organization founded in 1994,
established as a non-profit 501 (c)3 in 2003 and
presenting 4-5 widely different new music programs annually.
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~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~
Peter van Gelder, sitar, and Indranil Mallick, tablas will perform April 20, 7:30 PM Besemer Concert Hall, Red Dog Road, Nevada City, CA, tickets $15 Please call 530 478-0983 for info or reservations.
Peter van Gelder - Sitar
One of the first American disciples of India's great Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Peter van Gelder first appeared on the San Francisco music scene playing bass guitar and soprano sax in the seminal rock band Great Society https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-great-society-mn0000059850 with then unknown Grace Slick.He began his study of Sitar with Maestro Ali Akbar Khan in California and later in India where he spent years learning from the Khan family, notably Smt. Annapurna Devi (sister of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan.) Returning to California he resumed his study with Maestro Khan and became junior instructor at the newly formed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California.
In 1989 he was awarded the prestigious A.I.I.S. Performance Fellowship from University of Chicago. He was Artist in Residence at Allauddin School of Music in Canada, and in 1991 he initiated a Music of India course at World College West. He continues to give sitar instruction at Ali Akbar College of Music.
A well known figure to Bay Area concertgoers, he has performed with world famous musicians including Zakir Hussain, Chitresh Das, and Lalgudi Krishnan. He has composed and collaborated on music for films and dance dramas, and his lucid sitar style has won praise from audiences around the world, from Europe to the Fiji Islands as well as India and China. He has given concerts and lectures in universities throughout America.
Indranil Mallick, is a promising tabla player of rare skill, has already established himself both as a soloist and accompanist. Born to a family of genuine music connoisseurs, he received his initial training in tabla when he was only five from his uncle, Sri Montu Mallick. Later he was trained by Prof. Dhabol Bandyapadhaya.From 1985 he was under the guidance of Sri Uttam Chakraborty, senior disciple of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.Now he is under the guidance of Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri . Indranil belongs to Luckhnow Gharana style of tabla.
Among his numerous awards and distinctions in tabla performance he stood first in the Yuva Utsav organized by the state Government of West Bengal. In 1997 he stood first in the prestigious Dover Lane Music Competition and earned "The Best Talent Of The Year" for 1996-97, trophy awarded by the H.M.V Music Corporation. Indranil holds a "Sangeet Visarad", Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music focused on tabla, from the University of Chandigarh, which he earned in 1999.He also earned " Sangeet Kala Ratna" in the year 2006.
One of the first American disciples of India's great Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Peter van Gelder first appeared on the San Francisco music scene playing bass guitar and soprano sax in the seminal rock band Great Society https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-great-society-mn0000059850 with then unknown Grace Slick.He began his study of Sitar with Maestro Ali Akbar Khan in California and later in India where he spent years learning from the Khan family, notably Smt. Annapurna Devi (sister of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan.) Returning to California he resumed his study with Maestro Khan and became junior instructor at the newly formed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California.
In 1989 he was awarded the prestigious A.I.I.S. Performance Fellowship from University of Chicago. He was Artist in Residence at Allauddin School of Music in Canada, and in 1991 he initiated a Music of India course at World College West. He continues to give sitar instruction at Ali Akbar College of Music.
A well known figure to Bay Area concertgoers, he has performed with world famous musicians including Zakir Hussain, Chitresh Das, and Lalgudi Krishnan. He has composed and collaborated on music for films and dance dramas, and his lucid sitar style has won praise from audiences around the world, from Europe to the Fiji Islands as well as India and China. He has given concerts and lectures in universities throughout America.
Indranil Mallick, is a promising tabla player of rare skill, has already established himself both as a soloist and accompanist. Born to a family of genuine music connoisseurs, he received his initial training in tabla when he was only five from his uncle, Sri Montu Mallick. Later he was trained by Prof. Dhabol Bandyapadhaya.From 1985 he was under the guidance of Sri Uttam Chakraborty, senior disciple of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.Now he is under the guidance of Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri . Indranil belongs to Luckhnow Gharana style of tabla.
Among his numerous awards and distinctions in tabla performance he stood first in the Yuva Utsav organized by the state Government of West Bengal. In 1997 he stood first in the prestigious Dover Lane Music Competition and earned "The Best Talent Of The Year" for 1996-97, trophy awarded by the H.M.V Music Corporation. Indranil holds a "Sangeet Visarad", Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music focused on tabla, from the University of Chandigarh, which he earned in 1999.He also earned " Sangeet Kala Ratna" in the year 2006.
.......Past Events.......
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WET INK
Saturday, Jan 27, 2018 Peace Lutheran Church 828 W Main St Grass Valley Left Coast Chamber Ensemble performing new works for string quartet from composers: Alexis Alrich, Durwynne Hsieh, Mark Vance and special guest composer call: 530 478- 0983 for more info or reservations |
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Meet the Composer
with Alexis Alrich at the Nevada City Winery Friday, 11/17, 2017, 7:30 pm |
Made in America
with Lynn Schugren
Sunday, 11/12, 2:00pm St. Joseph's Cultural Center
Pianist, Lynn Schugren in a benefit recital for
Music in the Mountains' Young Composers Project
Nalezny: Poeme and Finale(1988)
Vance: Points in Time(2017) world premiere
Gideon: Of Shadows Numberless(1987)
Barber: Sonata (1950)
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~ Songs, Duos and Trios ~ Music of Mark Vance and Durwynne Hsieh
August 13, 2017 2:00 pm Besemer Concert Hall, featuring musicians: Rick Shinozaki, Catherine Thompson, Durwynne Hsieh, Lynn Schugren and John Ames
August 13, 2017 2:00 pm Besemer Concert Hall, featuring musicians: Rick Shinozaki, Catherine Thompson, Durwynne Hsieh, Lynn Schugren and John Ames
Music in the Mountains Young Composers Project
June 14 7:00 pm
Saint Joseph's Cultural Center
14 premiers for chamber ensembles
music is written based on a collaboration with Hospitality House
June 14 7:00 pm
Saint Joseph's Cultural Center
14 premiers for chamber ensembles
music is written based on a collaboration with Hospitality House
Composers Revealed! April 23, 2:00 matinee
A special house concert featuring the music of composers: Paul Boisvert, Jerry Grant, Jesse Haennelt, Dennis Lauderdale, Randy McKean Denny McShane, Binns Melander and Kyle Querec
A special house concert featuring the music of composers: Paul Boisvert, Jerry Grant, Jesse Haennelt, Dennis Lauderdale, Randy McKean Denny McShane, Binns Melander and Kyle Querec
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Meet the Composer Series
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WET INK
July 23, 8:00 pm
Peace Lutheran Church, Grass Valley, CA
New Music from Composers:
Durwynne Hsieh's Various Pieces for Bassoon and Piano performed by Stephanie Patterson, bassoon and Anne Rainwater, piano
Danny Clay's 10 Pages performed by Anne Rainwater, piano and Danny Clay, electronics
Alexis Alrich's Muse of Fire performed by Impetus Percussion Quartet
Ken Froelich's Relay performed by Impetus Percussion Quartet
Mark Vance's Wit, Sarcasm and Second Thoughts performed by Impetus Percussion Quartet joined by Lynn Schugren, piano.
Please call: 530 478- 0983 for more info or reservations
July 23, 8:00 pm
Peace Lutheran Church, Grass Valley, CA
New Music from Composers:
Durwynne Hsieh's Various Pieces for Bassoon and Piano performed by Stephanie Patterson, bassoon and Anne Rainwater, piano
Danny Clay's 10 Pages performed by Anne Rainwater, piano and Danny Clay, electronics
Alexis Alrich's Muse of Fire performed by Impetus Percussion Quartet
Ken Froelich's Relay performed by Impetus Percussion Quartet
Mark Vance's Wit, Sarcasm and Second Thoughts performed by Impetus Percussion Quartet joined by Lynn Schugren, piano.
Please call: 530 478- 0983 for more info or reservations
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Impetus Percussion Quartet
L-R: Sarah Basiletti, Adam Pietz, Mike Downing and Robert Strong |
Composers Night Out and Musical Chain
April 24, 2:00 pm
featuring Singer/songwriter Stephen Holland and Composer Jerry Grant performing their songs and talking about their process. also a "musical chain" of 30 sec audio clips of original music from living composers/songwriters all over the world
Besemer Concert Hall, 11417 Red Dog Rd. Nevada City, CA
Please call: 530 478- 0983 for more info or reservations
April 24, 2:00 pm
featuring Singer/songwriter Stephen Holland and Composer Jerry Grant performing their songs and talking about their process. also a "musical chain" of 30 sec audio clips of original music from living composers/songwriters all over the world
Besemer Concert Hall, 11417 Red Dog Rd. Nevada City, CA
Please call: 530 478- 0983 for more info or reservations
Meet the Composer Series w/composer, Kyle Querec
2/20/16 Nevada City Winery,
2/20/16 Nevada City Winery,
Young Composers Project vocal concert 1/30/16
Peace Lutheran Church
Peace Lutheran Church
Command Performance Besemer Concert Hall
11/22/15 video
11/22/15 video
Wet Ink 2015 Friday June 19, 2015, Peace Lutheran Church
featuring works by Grant, Hsieh, Nalezny, Vance and Zivian
featuring works by Grant, Hsieh, Nalezny, Vance and Zivian
Young Composers Project concerts June 16 and 17, Peace Lutheran Church
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Meet the Composer~Musical Chain with American Composers Forum and NC Arts
Thursday May 14, 2015, 7:30 PM
Besemer Concert Hall, 11417 Red Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA
Thursday May 14, 2015, 7:30 PM
Besemer Concert Hall, 11417 Red Dog Rd, Nevada City, CA
Young Composers Project: New Songs for Mid-Winter Saturday, Jan. 24 2:00 pm
Peace Lutheran Church, Grass Valley CA
Peace Lutheran Church, Grass Valley CA
Meet the Composer series at the Winery featuring composer, Durwynne Hsieh
Friday, January 30 2015
Friday, January 30 2015
Command Performance & 20th Birthday Celebration
November 1, 2014 Besemer Concert Hall
November 1, 2014 Besemer Concert Hall
Wet Ink, July 2, 2014, Amaral Center
Meet the Composer Series at the Winery Jan. 17 2014 featuring harpist, composer, Motoshi Kosako
Command Performance Benefit Concert Oct 27, 4:00 pm
Wet Ink July 1, 2013
New Music of Altenbach, Grant, MacCallum, Reich, Vance, Vandevorst and Wenjing
featuring the NCCC Ensemble, Rootstock Percussion and soprano, Carrie Hennessey
New Music of Altenbach, Grant, MacCallum, Reich, Vance, Vandevorst and Wenjing
featuring the NCCC Ensemble, Rootstock Percussion and soprano, Carrie Hennessey
Young Composers Project ~ 24 World Premieres
June 11 and June 14 2013
Sound and Vision Film Festival
April 2013 celebrating the fusion of film and music
People's Choice Award: Wake of the Giants, filmmaker: Lou Douros and composer: Blaise Douros
New Songs for Midwinter February 2013
Young Composers Project Featuring 23 premieres
photo Jilan Glorfield
Meet the Composer Series January 2013, with Louis Johnson at the Nevada City Winery
photo Ken Schumacher
Command Performance Benefit Concert October 2012
photo Ken Schumacher
Wet Ink /Dry Ink July 2012, 4 orchestra premieres with the Music in the Mountains SummerFest Orchestra, conductor Gregory Vajda and soloist Caitlin Kelley
photo Larry Huntington