Ambiguities and complexities and contradictions: Fear No Music's all-Oregon season closes with music by Nicholas Emerson, Nancy Ives, and Dao Strom * Oregon ArtsWatch
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Fear No Music concludes its season featuring Oregon composers with concerts emphasizing diversity. Titled 'Out of Many: Diverse Voices in Oregon,' these performances not only address racial and gender diversity but also explore age, class, and compositional techniques. The concerts reflect a commitment to inclusivity and a nurturing community among composers, reminding audiences that music transcends categorization. The initiative encourages appreciation for the varied styles of living Oregon composers and fosters a collective spirit centered on creativity and collaboration.
The upcoming concerts, titled 'Out of Many: Diverse Voices in Oregon,' highlight the rich diversity in Oregon's music scene, emphasizing inclusivity across various dimensions.
This season of Fear No Music has illuminated the concept of 'diverse diversity,' considering not just race and gender but also age, class, and ideology.
It's important not to 'damn' by categorization, as diversity encompasses human complexity beyond simple labels, focusing instead on the unifying aspect of being composers in Oregon.
Fear No Music's concerts aim to create a community built on inclusivity and the fearless exploration of music, drawing together various voices and styles.
Read at Oregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
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