New Music Chicago is proud to continue its free, monthly concert series titled New Music Chicago Presents that showcases the diversity and creativity of its members. In partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Experimental Sound Studio, New Music Chicago Presents takes place from 7:30 to 8:30pm (central) every THIRD Tuesday of the month, live-streamed onto NMC’s YouTube page. All lead performers are members of New Music Chicago.

Curated and hosted by Ben Zucker with Adam Kennaugh, the New Music Chicago Presents series will bring a new body of repertoire and innovative performances to listeners in Chicago and beyond while also exposing new audiences to the world-class new music being created among Chicago musicians.

See the 2021 NMCP performances here.

See the 2022 NMCP performances here.

See the 2023 NMCP performances here.

See the 2024 NMCP performances here.

Want to perform on NMCP?

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis! Click here to submit a proposal.

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NMCP 2025 Submissions Call

In the spirit of increasing collaboration between NMC members, select performers will be accepting works for consideration on their concerts!

This call is for New Music Chicago members ONLY. Please email a score and recording (if available) to communications@nullnewmusicchicago.org, with the subject line “NMCP Submission – [Performer]”.

See below for the list of performers open to submissions, and any notes on their specifications. Submissions are due three months before the concert date in the interest of giving performers adequate time to prepare any material they receive. Due to preparation, program length, thematic choice, or logistical concerns, it is ultimately up to the performer’s discretion to include submissions on their program.

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NMC Presents 2025 Season Roster

Sapphire Wind Quintet: Dreams In Winter

January 21, 2025

Sapphire Wind Quintet, Chicago’s premiere all-female woodwind quintet, kicks off their 24-25 program by celebrating a contemporary take on an old idea—the four seasons and the emotions surrounding them.

Read the full program.
Watch here.

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Beyond This Point: Musician Minus Instrument

March 18, 2025

What happens to musical virtuosity when you replace 4 strings, 88 keys, or a tube of brass with an IKEA desk lamp, a loose jack cable, or a table covered in bubble wrap? Living up to their name, Beyond This Point poses this question with a program that simultaneously breaks and expands what what it means to be a musician and a performer, and what exactly constitutes an “instrument”.

Watch here

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Open to submissions!
Send works for oboe and/or saxophone works for consideration to info@nullnewmusicchicago.org with the subject line “NMCP June 2025 submission” by March 1.

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Open to submissions!
Send duos for clarinet and saxophone works for consideration to info@nullnewmusicchicago.org with the subject line “NMCP August 2025 submission” by March 1.

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