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Based in Milwaukee, Present Music has been at the forefront of contemporary classical sound since its founding in 1982 by Kevin Stalheim. Led in recent years by Artistic Advisor/Principal Conductor David Bloom and Artistic Director Eric Segnitz, the ensemble is known for commissioning and premiering new works, collaborating with leading living composers, and earning recognition for its adventurous programming. With a track record of more than 100 commissioned works, Present Music continually expands the boundaries of sound, space, and performance practice.

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Whether you’re a longtime follower of new music or curious about immersive, inventive concerts, Present Music offers a compelling window into how living composers and performers respond to our world today. Their work has earned prestigious honors and widely acclaimed performances across Milwaukee and Wisconsin venues. Follow along with their latest releases and live dates as they bring cutting-edge compositions to life.

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Stay connected with Present Music through their social channels for updates, live streams, and behind-the-scenes insights. The ensemble’s mission is to make contemporary music accessible and exciting, with a community-centric approach that invites listeners to explore new sonic possibilities. Secure your seats for upcoming performances, and experience the energy of a live transfer of ideas from composer to audience.

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Quick Facts About Present Music

  • Based in Milwaukee, Present Music was founded in 1982 by Kevin Stalheim; as of 2024-2026 its artistic leadership includes David Bloom (Artistic Advisor/Principal Conductor) and Eric Segnitz.
  • The ensemble commissions and premieres new works, with a history of more than 100 commissioned pieces and collaborations with leading living composers.
  • Present Music is a six-time ASCAP/Chamber Music America Adventurous Programming Award recipient.
  • Voiceless Mass, a commission by Raven Chacon for Present Music, won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Music.
  • In 2025, Present Music released Raven Chacon: Voiceless Mass (New World Records) and 26 Little Deaths (Cantaloupe Music).
  • Their 2025–26 schedule includes All Souls Eve (Milwaukee Art Museum, Oct 31, 2025), Fragments of Time events (Sept 12 and Sept 28, 2025, in Wisconsin venues), and Of Being Numerous (Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Nov 23, 2025).

The records

Present Music Discography

  • Voiceless Mass
    2025 · New World Records
  • 26 Little Deaths
    2025 · Cantaloupe Music
  • Kamran İnce: Judgment of Paris
    2015 · Albany Records

Stay connected with Present Music through their social channels for updates, live streams, and behind-the-scenes insights. The ensemble’s mission is to make contemporary music accessible and exciting, with a community-centric approach that invites listeners to explore new sonic possibilities. Secure your seats for upcoming performances, and experience the energy of a live transfer of ideas from composer to audience.

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