I’m writing this post from the breathtaking atrium of the Milwaukee Art Museum, enveloped by the sound of Kevin Rank performing Blues for Gilbert on the vibraphone as part of the 2014 fresh inc festival. All around me are museum-goers, children, families, staff, couples – all of them taking a pause in their day to wonder at the sonic possibilities of this instrument, to take in the rocks, the waves, the seagulls as they swoop above the lake behind the performer.
Read MoreAfter Sunday's wildly successful performance of Luna de Cuernos at Constellation, I had a number of friends/fans ask about our creation process. How did we go from Jenny's insane clarinet solo to an insane but beautifully drawn goat? Here's how:
Read MoreThis post was written by 5HE's newest ensemble member, horn player Valerie Whitney. Val has been with us since November, and we've loved having her around! Read her post below for a peek inside her brain on her first few months with 5HE, as well as to get a couple preview images from our upcoming Luna de Cuernos performances!
Read MoreA post in which Eric H, aka Deuce, reflects on playing through the 5HF (Fifth House Flu) and why he did it.
Read MoreA post in which 5HE violist Clark Carruth reflects on Fifth House Uncorked, the fundraising event we held on Friday, March 21, 2014.
Read MoreFifth House Ensemble is excited to announce its newest music and storytelling concert experience: Luna de Cuernos!
Read MoreFifth House Ensemble is excited to welcome composer Dan Visconti as 5HE's newest ensemble member! We first worked with Dan as a composition faculty member at fresh inc 2013, and we are delighted to add him to our core roster. Dan's work has been internationally recognized by the Rome Prize, the Naumburg Award, the Berlin Prize, and commissions from the Kronos Quartet, Fromm Foundation, and the Berlin Philharmonic’s Scharoun Ensemble.
Read MoreWow! It's hard to believe that the 2013 festival is over! We all got caught up making music, attending workshops, and traveling to performances, that we got a little behind on our fresh inc recap blog posts!
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