NINTH PLANET is a new music ensemble and service organization dedicated to the commissioning, performance and furthering of new music, especially the works of young composers and artists and those from underrepresented communities. Created in 2019 as a merger of Wild Rumpus and Composers, Inc., Ninth Planet continues the traditions of both organizations by commissioning new works, offering the Suzanne and Lee Ettelson Composer’s Award instituted by Composers, Inc., and performing existing, innovative pieces that stretch the genre’s limits. Concert programs represent a range of styles, with emphasis on local composers, women and LGBTQA+ composers, and composers of color. Ninth Planet prioritizes close interaction with our guest composers, seeking to invite them into our rehearsal process and the thoughtful presentation of their work in concert. Ninth Planet is a registered not-for-profit organization.
We are proud to announce the winner of the 2024 Ettelson Prize!
The $1000 prize goes to composer Paul Novak for his enchanting set of miniatures, entwining (2021). The work, which is scored for clarinet, violin, cello and piano, will be performed by Ninth Planet on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. More info about the prize and Paul's work can be found here.
The $1000 prize goes to composer Paul Novak for his enchanting set of miniatures, entwining (2021). The work, which is scored for clarinet, violin, cello and piano, will be performed by Ninth Planet on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. More info about the prize and Paul's work can be found here.
UPCOMING SHOWS:
RECENT SHOWS:
Join us for a glass of wine and an evening of improvised music, featuring Pauline Oliveros' "Four Meditations for Orchestra," Giacomo Fiore's "Morning," and Carl Testa's live processing environment Sway.
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Featuring: Jessie Nucho (flute), Sophie Huet (clarinet), Eugene Theriault (double bass), Giacomo Fiore (electric guitar), Margaret Halbig (piano)
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WATCH NOW – Warm Clouds in 4K
Music by Danny Erdberg and Ursula Kwong-Brown. Alive painting by Akiko Nakayama. Performed by Ninth Planet.