About Tetractys (Teh-track-tis)
Tetractys is a new music concert series that serves the cultural needs of Austin, Texas by contributing to the cultivation of a thriving new music scene. We believe in the importance of music written by living composers and in creating opportunities for the Austin public to experience these compositions through exciting performances, educational outreach, and commissioning new works. At the heart of our organization is the belief that the contemporary composer offers insight and reflection into our common human experience. We endeavor to be the conduit through which the contemporary composer and contemporary audiences connect.
Our First Season
Our first season will consist of three concerts, each featuring the world premiere performance of a newly commissioned work by Austin composers Alex Heppelmann, Liz Comninellis, and Jon Fielder. In addition, we will present a series of Composer Portraits, that feature the music and creativity of one composer through performance and dialogue.
Our first concert is taking place at 8pm on Thursday, November 12th at First Street Studios. The program includes works by Anna Clyne, Derek Bermel, Frederic Rzewski, and the world premiere performance of Alex Heppelmann’s “Morro, Lasso,” for large chamber ensemble.
How You Can Get Involved
Your generous donations will be used to:
· Pay our talented performers
· Pay our brilliant composers their commissioning fees
· Recording costs
· Operational costs, such as sheet music purchases, space rental, and promotional materials
By donating through IndieGoGo, you can also receive cool incentives such as Tetractys merchandise, sponsorship promotion for you or your business, and even specially prepared baked goods handcrafted by Tetractys Co-Directors James Burch and Matt Armbruster! Yumm!
Other Ways You Can Help
All donations are immensely appreciated, but there are other ways you can help too:
· Share our IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign on your social media pages
· Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram
· Check out our website to read more about who we are at tetractysnewmusic.com
· Come to our first show on November 12th, and bring your friends and family!
Thank you so much for visiting our Indiegogo page. If you like what we’re doing, please consider making a donation. We are extremely grateful for your support. Thank you for contributing to the creation of new and exciting works of art in Austin, Texas.
Sincerely,
James, Matt, and Chris