Intersection

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2708 Mashburn Road, Nashville, TN 37210, USA

EIN Number: 47-1855210

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Website: https://www.intersectionmusic.org/

NTEE Code: A68: Music

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Intersection is a flexible contemporary music ensemble dedicated to challenging the traditional concert experience, exploring music of the 20th and 21st centuries, supporting living composers, presenting programs for younger audiences, embracing collaboration, technology and the avant-garde, while expanding, respecting and embracing the musical and cultural diversity of Nashville.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

The vision of Intersection is to expand and shift the perspectives of audiences and musicians of all ages, through the creation, cultivation and performance of contemporary music, a vital, thriving and inspiring form of art.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Contemporary Concert Series With our fifth season, CORE, we aim to showcase our values - presenting significant musical repertoire and composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, celebrating the creation of new work, and collaborating with partners to connect the relevance of this repertoire to our lives – expanding perspectives and experiences, reimagining what music is and channeling the power of sound to express our world.In September Intersection presented “Stravinsky to Marsalis” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the most important classical works of the 20th century - Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat.” Paired with Wynton Marsalis' “The Fiddler’s Tale,” this concert combined jazz, classical, dance and theatre in a family-friendly performance at the W.O. Smith Community Music School in September. February brought composer and jazz trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe to Nashville for the local premiere of his “Crucifixion Resurrection: Nine Souls a-Traveling” for chorus, instrumental ensemble, narrators and soloists, while also bringing his string quartets “Fannie Lou Hamer” and “Star for Anne” to individuals living in incarceration. In May, Intersection will be joined by Nashville in Harmony for "Spectrum," with the premiere of a newly commissioned work by TJ Cole, along with music of composers Esa-Pekka Salonen and Liza Lim. Family Concert Series The Family Concert Series includes performances related to the main concert series, held in family-friendly venues or with programs adapted to be more engaging and appropriate for young listeners. Concerts feature repertoire chosen to serve as a good introduction to contemporary art without diluting the craft, offer pre- and post-concert activities for children.This season, "Stravinsky to Marsalis" included opportunities for children to interact with musicians, actors, and dancers. The setting at W.O. Smith created a more family-friendly space and allowed Intersection to engage their constituents more effectively. ContempoKids Contempo Kids is a curriculum that gets students writing and creating music and developing their unique musical voice. The program introduces students of varied musical backgrounds to the creative composition process, builds problem-solving and communication skills, and expands musical literacy. While rooted in Western classical music, Contempo Kids explores other styles and musical expressions, notation and methods of creation, tools, and technology.Discussions with teachers, families, and leadership of Metro Nashville Public Schools music education programs have confirmed that composition often receives less attention than music performance. Contempo Kids addresses this gap and, with the development of additional levels for students of different ages, has strong potential for expansion and to become a valuable resource for teachers. Contempo Kids comprises two semesters of free after-school classes at the W.O. Smith Community Music School.

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  • Children & Youth
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