Walter Kitundu presents Careen, a composition arranged from a series of improvised scores performed by Douglas R. Ewart, in response to time-lapse imagery of ferns emerging from the soil, scaled to the plant ‘s sense of time.

Bay area oboist and composer Kyle Bruckmann pays a visit to his former home to mark his debut on the Option stage. Kyle will perform solo as well as in a trio setting with Chicago musicians Macie Stewart and Ted Moore.

Join Aaron Guice from AFRORACK as you explore the methodology for planning a Eurorack modular system.

A mainstay of the Chicago music scene for more than 20 years including work with seminal bands The Eternals and Trenchmouth, Option welcomes bassist, guitarist, and composer Wayne Montana for a set of original sound making. Come and close out the 2019 Option series with a legendary musician from the city we call home!

Get help with your grants this fall! ESS's Director of Development & Outreach Olivia Junell will meet with artists in 20 minute sessions to provide feedback and consultation on grant writing.

Katie Wood presents sonic territories, a series of experimental vocalization workshops over 3 sessions in November. Participants can join for one or all of the sessions building in curriculum. 

As part of the Outer Ear Residency, Luftwerk presents an immersive sculptural exhibition at Audible Gallery, November 8th, 2019 - January 26th, 2020. Illuminated objects will fill the space with shadows and reflections creating a visual topography enhanced by amplified sounds mimicking the calving of glaciers, created by collaborator Katherine Young.

As part of the Outer Ear Residency, Luftwerk presents an immersive sculptural exhibition at Audible Gallery, November 8th, 2019 - January 26th, 2020. Illuminated objects will fill the space with shadows and reflections creating a visual topography enhanced by amplified sounds mimicking the calving of glaciers, created by collaborator Katherine Young.