Monday, September 18, 2023
12 PM

Eric Starr maintains a multi-faceted musical career as a faculty member at SDSU, Trombonist for Westwind Brass, Board member for San Diego New Music where he was previously Executive Director (2012–22), and Community Engagement Partner with Art of Elan. At SDSU, Eric serves as Studio Artist Teacher, Lecturer, Brass Coordinator, Internship Coordinator and Program Advisor for the Music, Entrepreneurship and Business degree where he directs the Brass Chamber Music program and co-directs the Experimental Music Ensemble. He was named “Most Influential Faculty” in 2018 and 2023.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

7:30 PM

San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library resume in-person performances in a season entitled Surreality. The season kicks off with a concert, Déjà Vu, curated by trombonist and San Diego New Music Executive Director Eric Starr. Joined by acclaimed pianist Sonya Schumann and a power-house brass ensemble, Starr presents a thought-provoking program that pits musical expectations against reality. He says about the program, “Déjà Vu approaches listeners from an altered state of mind. They may find themselves wondering - What am I hearing? Have I heard this piece before? Is that a normal thing to do with a musical instrument? What are these unknown sounds?”