An introduction to Eighth Blackbird. This is a unique opportunity to delve into our creative process, gain insights into our work, and experience live performances by esteemed composers Joan Tower, Nico Muhly, and Viet Cuong with a sneak peak into the upcoming season! 

Eighth Blackbird collaborates with vocalist, musician, composer, and 2018 Lab Faculty member Shara Nova who recently gained recognition for her role in the Tony-award winning Broadway show Illinoise. Additionally, local saxophone quartet and alum of the Blackbird Creative Lab ~Nois will be featured.

Eighth Blackbird will intertwine the literary genius of Gertrude Stein with the expressive mediums of music and theater in this boundary-pushing production. Audience members will experience a live rendition of Eighth Blackbird’s sixteenth studio album, Composition as Explanation, released on July 12, 2024.