Flutist Claire Chase, described by The New York Times as “the North Star of her instrument’s ever-expanding universe,” is a musician, interdisciplinary artist, and educator. Passionately dedicated to the creation of new ecosystems for the music of our time, Ms. Chase has given the world premieres of hundreds of new works, and in 2013 launched the 24-year commissioning project Density 2036. Now in its 10th year, Density 2036 reimagines the solo flute literature over a quarter century through commissions, performances, recordings, education, and an accessible archive at density2036.org. Ms. Chase co-founded the International Contemporary Ensemble in 2001, was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2012, and in 2017 was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize from Lincoln Center. Ms. Chase is currently professor of the practice of music at Harvard University’s Department of Music, a creative associate at the Juilliard School, and a Collaborative Partner with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony. She is the Debs Creative Chair at Carnegie Hall for the 2022–23 season.

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Amateur Music Network (AMN) celebrates the amateur in all of us. AMN believes that whether playing and singing for pleasure, performing music for our primary careers, or just listening, music is how we share our deepest emotional selves. At Amateur Music Network, music is available to everyone, regardless of skill, and to participate in music is one of life’s greatest pleasures. AMN is open to all; all ages and all genres/interests are welcome. If you haven’t sung or played in a long time, if you’ve been singing or playing regularly for years, if you’re a long-time musician trying out a new instrument or style to add to your skill set, or even if you've never sung or picked up an instrument before—Amateur Music Network is for you. AMN envisions a world where music is an integral part of life, where all people experience the joy of playing, singing, and listening, and where access to music-making is available, encouraged, and celebrated. Learn more at amateurmusic.org or @amateurmusicnetwork on all social platforms.

Casa Círculo Cultural of Redwood City is a grassroots, multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Mexican culture and arts. Since its inception in May 2009, it has served as a vital link between Mexican traditions and the local community, offering a wide range of cultural programming that reflects the experiences of Latino communities in the Bay Area. With a strong history of organizing cultural celebrations, Casa Círculo Cultural continues to bridge Mexican traditions and the local community. The organization produces theater, concerts, visual arts, and music classes, and operates a community radio station. Casa Círculo Cultural is deeply committed to fostering creativity among underserved Latino youth and adults, providing after-school programming and adult classes that empower individuals to contribute to civic and economic development. The organization believes social change is best achieved through collaboration, community empowerment, art, and civic engagement, making it an essential force for cultural preservation and community growth.

Openhouse enables San Francisco Bay Area LGBTQ+ seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing housing, direct services and community programs. Founded in 1998, Openhouse works to center the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults by providing opportunities to make social connections and build community. Openhouse is committed to creating a safe environment to encourage and support community members to share our diverse perspectives and identities to foster dynamic community engagement. Openhouse recognizes and affirms that LGBTQ+ older adults live at intersections of race, ethnicity, class, culture, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, spirituality and ability. At Openhouse, everyone is a community member.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) draws on the bold creativity of San Francisco to offer unparalleled training for the 21st century musician. We support students in developing the skills and vision to chart successful careers and advance the human experience through music.

We believe a musical education must extend far beyond technical and performance skills. Our commitment to music of enduring quality and importance is the foundation of our innovative curriculum, cultivating critical thinking and business acumen alongside artistic practice, and creating a transformative environment of inquiry, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.

Our DNA combines a global perspective with the unstoppable energy and imagination of our hometown. Our pioneering programs and partnerships with leading institutions and businesses prepare students to seize opportunities in music and a wide array of the fastest developing sectors today. SFCM is a magnet for exceptional faculty whose ongoing professional experience benefits our students. As the only conservatory partnered with leading artist management companies and a legendary recording label, we can provide our students unique insight and access to the music industry.

Learn more at sfcm.edu and @sfconservmusic on social media platforms.

The San Francisco State University School of Music offers both professional and liberal arts degree programs in music as well as courses that enrich the general education and cultural life of the University. For more than 100 years, the School of Music has been educating the musicians of the future. From violin to video game scoring, vibraphone to voice, or any one of many other areas of study, students are invited to perform, create, and innovate in the city by the Bay. Learn more at music.sfsu.edu.

The Stanford University Department of Music brings together music-making and scholarly research in composition, conducting, performance, music history, ethnomusicology, music theory, cognitive science, intermedia, and computer-based technologies. To learn more, visit music.stanford.edu.