Johnstone Fund puts modern classical music in the spotlight for 12th season

The ongoing growth of modern classical music, a cause long championed by Columbus community leaders Jack and Zoe Johnstone , led to the creation of the Johnstone Fund for New Music .

Since 2008, the fund has supported the creation and performance of new works for audiences throughout central Ohio such as the New Music at Short North Stage concert series that makes up its 12 ^th season.

Running almost monthly through June 2025, the series will offer nine free performances at Short North Stage, 1187 N. High St.

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The first presentation, set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, will be Boston-based marimba player, percussionist and conductor Matt Sharrock 's “Time-Lapse,” a solo show for vibraphone and electronics that explores the function of soliloquy in the modern world.

The hourlong concerts, several of which feature local and world premieres, all begin at 7 p.m. and will continue with:

• Anthony Vine , “Sound Spring,” Oct. 8 : A performance of the original soundtrack to “Sound Spring,” a film about the history of Yellow Springs as comically told by residents
• W4RP , “Grounded,” Nov. 12 : Original material and other works including the Columbus premiere of Brendon Randall-Myers' “Grounding // Sparks,” which was written for W4RP.
• Chamber Brews , “The Art of Melody,” Dec. 3 : An examination of how melodies communicate meaning
• Tower Duo , “flora y fauna,” Feb. 11 : A multimedia experience with music inspired by nature
• Mark Lomax Trio with Scott Woods , “Parables," March 11 : Poetry and music create commentary about current events.
• SydeBoob Duo , “Au Naturel,” April 8 : Contemporary chamber music from the upcoming record release by the Brooklyn pair dedicated to amplifying the voices of female artists
• Exceptet , “Tree Lines," May 13 : A program including music from the seven-piece ensemble's debut album
• Columbus Ohio Discovery Ensemble , “Textures and Lines," June 3 : CODE's 11th performance in the Johnstone Fund's series will showcase music by four Ohio/Ohio-trained composers.

The New Music at Short North Stage concert series is recommended for ages 9 and older. Seating is first-come, first-served.

For more information about the Johnstone Fund for New Music, visit facebook.com/johnstonefund and johnstonefund.org .

bpaschal@dispatch.com

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