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Thursday 4/7 7-9PM
Mariachi Flor de Primavera Open Rehearsal
Our Open Rehearsal series supported by DCASE grant funding invites our community to observe musicians and ensembles in their rehearsal process. On Tuesday 4/7, join us for an open rehearsal with Mariachi Flor de Primavera, an ensemble of young, talented musicians bringing the heart and soul of Mexico to the Windy City since 2023. Free Event
Thursday 4/9 Community Jam
Join with your community for an energizing opportunity to share in creating music. Whether you're a confident musician or have never played an instrument, this hour is for you. BYO instrument, or use one of ours! Facilitated by a licensed music therapist and provided by grant funding through DCASE. 7-8 PM, free event
Saturday 4/11 8 PM ($15 suggested)
BMC’s Eardrum series focuses on bringing improvised music to the south side. The series aims to feature diverse artists and types of improvisation and to celebrate Chicago’s rich culture of creative and experimental scenes.
Set 1: Peter Maunu/Carol Genetti
Carol Genetti and Peter Maunu first met and played together over a decade ago and have continued to perform as a duo. Their music might best be described as genre bending, stream of consciousness, improvised spontaneous composition. Drawing on elements from the second Viennese School is as natural and organic as a contrasting modal, folk inspired melody, albeit with a deranged noise accompaniment. Carol Genetti’s haunting voice deconstructed by her electronics plus Peter Maunu’s various electronically processed stringed instruments result in a cinematic soundscape from an alternate universe.
Set 2: Giallorenzo/Acevedo/Damon
This collective trio, often performing as a quartet with a rotating reedist, brings together the unique voices of Paul Giallorenzo (piano), Ausberto Acevedo (bass), and Tyler Damon (drums), whose diverse backgrounds and creative energy promise to create a vibrant and dynamic collaboration. Drawing inspiration from both tradition and modernity, this group promises to create a sound that is full of surprises and spontaneous innovation.
4/17 Third Friday Series
7:15-7:45 community Music
8PM Performance
$15 suggested
Missing Piece and Henry Zheng, three of Chicago's dedicated new music advocates, join forces to perform an evening of some of the most acclaimed contemporary works written for string trio. This concert will feature Andrew Norman's Companion Guide to Rome (2010), as well as Anna Thorvaldsdottir's Specra (2017), as well as works by Colridge-Taylor Perkinson and Henry Purcell.
About the artists:
Violinist Henry X. Zheng leads an active career as both a performer and educator. A well sought after performer, Henry has performed and collaborated with a broad range of artists, including three-time Grammy Award nominated Spektral Quartet, Kontras Quartet, Griffon Quartet, and Missing Piece. Media credits include album releases with Access Contemporary Music and Lakeshore Rush, screen and music credits on the PBS documentary “Songs About Buildings and Moods”, and music credits on Chicago Film Project’s “Dreaming Grand Avenue”. Henry currently performs as a regular member of Access Contemporary Music’s in-house ensemble, Palomar, and is a former member of Lakeshore Rush. In addition to his work in contemporary music, Henry also performs on period instruments. As an experienced and passionate educator, Henry serves on the faculty of the Merit School of Music. His students have won numerous first prize awards at competitions, principal seats in local youth orchestras, and admission to the prestigious tuition-free Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory program. Henry’s primary instruments are a violin made in 1761 by John Johnson, and a bow made by Michael Hattala.
Missing Piece is a south side Chicago-based musical ensemble who endeavor to commission new musical and artistic works, as well as collaborate with other musicians and organizations to provide transformative musical experiences through performances and educational programming. Through its multi-faceted work, the ensemble aims to inspire audiences to connect with their community, care for our environment, listen deeply to ourselves and others, and speak out against injustice. In a project-based approach, founders Dan Galat, violin, and Kelly Quesada, cello, often expand the ensemble to include other musicians and artists as collaborators. Missing Piece has commissioned and premiered over thirty new works, including standard notation, text and graphic scores, poetry, film, movement, and improvisation.
2025-2026 season highlights include performances of newly commissioned works by Louis Goldford, Liza Sobel Crane, Jonathan Hannau, Alex Taylor, Ilana Waniuk, and the students and faculty in composition at Tulane University. This season, Missing Piece has been invited to present their work outside of Chicago by nienteForte (New Orleans), the Johnstone Music Foundation (Columbus) and Music at Noon Series (Los Angeles). Missing Piece is a recipient of two Illinois Arts Council grants supporting 2025 commissioning projects which will bring scores, live performances, and recordings of 6 new works into the world.
Thursday 4/24 Community Wind Down Music and Relaxation Hour- Free event 7-8PM ages 18+
Join us for an hour of music and relaxation facilitated by a licensed music therapist. Come in your comfy clothes, or come as you are, to participate in guided meditation and other relaxation focused music experiences. Provided by grant funding through DCASE.
Friday 4/24 7-9 Welcome to Sunset City Listening Party (Free event)
The Third Son is an Artist, Producer, Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, MI. Third has been living in Chicago since 2022 and it has been 5 years since he has released a solo project. On April 24th, we will be celebrating and listening to his sophomore album "WELCOME TO SUNSET CITY", a multi-genre project that highlights and honors all of Third's experiences across cities and coalesces them into his new world. This project will have Hip Hop, House, RnB, Reggae and other influences strung together into a unique experience for the listener and new fans. Sounds will be provided by Ronald Moore Jr. (DJ) and Third is super excited to meet you! Hope to see you all there!
Thursday 4/30 7-8 PM Songwriter's Circle Free event
Song Writer's circle is an opportunity for those who identify as songwriters as well as those who have never tried songwriting but would like to learn more. Our music therapist facilitates music and writing exercises designed to inspire you and give you songwriting tools, and the floor is opened up to participants interested in workshopping their song ideas with others. Join us to start a new creative hobby, bring community and support to your songwriting practice, or to try something new. Provided by grant funding through DCASE.
Bridgeport Music Collective is an intimate space for music performances and community events. At BMC, we strive to provide space for musicial experimentation, to be creative and discover new musical ideas.
Currently, BMC is not ADA accessible. The entrance to the building has 3 steps with hand rails on each side. We are working to solve this issue. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility at BMC, please call or email us.
Interested in performing or bringing your event to BMC? Email us at bridgeportmusiccollective@gmail.com
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