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2025 Season
New Year, New Music
January 11, 2025 / 7:30 PM
Brith Sholem Synagogue
NEXT Ensemble kicks off 2025 with a vibrant celebration of Utah's contemporary classical music scene in our annual "New Year New Music" concert. This year the focus is on solo instrumental works. The program features new compositions from Utah-based composers written specifically for flute, clarinet, saxophone, electric 5-string guitar, and cello. From lyrical explorations to boundary-pushing experimental works, this concert demonstrates the dynamic and evolving landscape of new music in our region as well as the immense talent and dedication of our local instrumentalists.
Survivors
March 7, 2025 / 7:30 PM
Eccles Community Arts Center
NEXT Ensemble presents "Stories of Survival," a concert exploring themes of resilience and renewal through contemporary music. This program features works that give voice to diverse experiences of pain, loss, survival, and triumph creating a space for reflection and understanding. Through carefully selected compositions, we honor those who have faced profound challenges while celebrating the enduring strength of the human spirit. Join us for an evening of music that explores the journey of survival.
Celebracíon del Mariachi
May 2, 2025 / 7:30 PM
Alleged
NEXT Ensemble invites you to an unforgettable evening of mariachi at Alleged, where traditional Mexican folk music meets contemporary classical expression. This vibrant program weaves together authentic mariachi performances with new works in and inspired by the art form. Join us as we honor this beloved musical heritage while exploring its inspiring influence on contemporary classical music.
Brass at the Botanical Gardens
July 11, 2025 / 7:30 PM
Botanical Gardens of Ogden
NEXT Ensemble presents an evening of brass music in the pleasant surroundings of Ogden Botanical Gardens. This outdoor summer concert features both classical and contemporary works for brass ensemble, with the garden's natural setting providing an ideal backdrop for the music. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for this musical celebration in one of Ogden's favorite gathering spaces.
Polarized
November 8, 2025 / 7:30 PM
Ogden Contemporary Arts
NEXT Ensemble concludes its season with "Polarized," a program exploring the intersection of music and political discourse. This concert features fixed and mixed-media works that incorporate and respond to political speech from across the ideological spectrum. The program examines how we engage with political speech in our daily lives, its power to unite, divide, enlighten or deceive, along with its lasting impact on our communities. In an era of increasing polarization, these works invite us to consider how we interact with and use speech and politics.