Event

Composer's Forum Colloquium: Roscoe Mitchell

April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) — 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM

Lerner Center (Penn Music Building) - Room 101
201 S. 34th Street, Room 101

This event is free and open to the public.

Additional support has been provided by The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation.

ABOUT ROSCOE MITCHELL

Roscoe Mitchell is an American composer, multi-instrumentalist, and pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz and contemporary classical music. A founding member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Mitchell has spent decades pushing the boundaries of improvisation, composition, and sound experimentation. His groundbreaking 1966 album Sound redefined jazz with its focus on texture and silence, setting the stage for a career marked by innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. From solo saxophone explorations to orchestral works, Mitchell’s output—including People in Sorrow, Nonaah, and Bells for the South Side—reflects both intellectual rigor and deep emotional expression. His work continues to influence generations of musicians across genres.