Events
2026 SEASON
CONCERT #1
Blossoming
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Timashev Recital Hall @ Ohio State University
1900 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
FREE
EVENT LINK
PROGRAM
* World Premiere
CONCERT DESRIPTION
Join CODE as we perform the beautiful and adventurous music of award-winning Ohio composer, Jeffrey Mumford. Mumford's music is described by the New York Times as "...a philosophy of music making that embraces both raw passion and a gentle imagistic poetry.” Mumford’s new work, “blossoming and resonant hues . . . suspended in the surrounding brightness” is a stunning chamber cello concerto featuring the highly acclaimed soloist, Julia Yang and is written in memoriam of abstract painter, sculptor, and arts educator, Sam Gilliam. The concert will also feature an evocative graphic-score structured improvisation by Brittany J. Green, a compelling electro-acoustic work by Angélica Negrón that explores belonging and identity, and a lush work by Christopher Chandler inspired by the beauty of Shenandoah National Park. This concert is sponsored by the Ohio State University Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts as well as the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Admission is free. Parking is available in Arps Garage which is a short walk to the Recital Hall.
MUSICIANS
Chris David Westover-Muñoz, conductor
Julia Yang, cello soloist
Flute, Erin Helgeson Torres
Oboe, Hugo Souza
Clarinet, Evan Lynch
Bassoon, Jesse Schartz
Saxophone, Michael Rene Torres
Horn, Mitchell McCrady
Trumpet, John Montgomery
Trombone, Tony Weikel
Violin 1, Devin Copfer
Violin 2, Aaron Yarmel
Viola, Daniel Jacobs
Cello, Mary Davis
Bass, Aidan Terry
Harp, Shayla Werner
Percussion 1, Jacob Cauley
Percussion 2, Brody Fogle
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CONCERT #2
Crosswinds
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Garden Theater @ Short North Stage
1187 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
FREE
EVENT LINK
PROGRAM
* World Premiere
CONCERT DESRIPTION
CODE returns for our 11th performance on the “New Music at Short North Stage” concert series sponsored by the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Our “Crosswinds” show celebrates Ohio creativity featuring composers that live in or have studied in Ohio. This event will feature two exciting world premieres and two revisited works. Thomas Wells' music often explores juxtapositions of textural intrigue and sublime gestures. Jeffrey Mumford crafts nuanced sound worlds of beautiful abstractions. The music of Vera Stanojević taps into weaving interplay of timbre, lyricism, and drama. Jamie Leigh Sampson creates dramatic and exciting sonic narratives. Join us for a celebration of Ohio creativity! Admission is free. Parking is available on the street and in a lot adjoining the theater and is accessible through the ParkColumbus app.
MUSICIANS
Flute, Erin Helgeson Torres
Clarinet, Evan Lynch
Bassoon, Jesse Schartz
Saxophone, Michael Rene Torres
Violin, Aaron Yarmel
Cello, Mary Davis
Piano, Stephanie Titus
Percussion, Joseph Krygier
Blossoming
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Timashev Recital Hall @ Ohio State University
1900 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
FREE
EVENT LINK
PROGRAM
- the view from here by Christopher Chandler
- Intersections by Brittany J. Green
- Pedazos intermitentes de un lugar ya fragmentado by Angélica Negrón
- blossoming and resonant hues . . . suspended in the surrounding brightness by Jeffrey Mumford *
* World Premiere
CONCERT DESRIPTION
Join CODE as we perform the beautiful and adventurous music of award-winning Ohio composer, Jeffrey Mumford. Mumford's music is described by the New York Times as "...a philosophy of music making that embraces both raw passion and a gentle imagistic poetry.” Mumford’s new work, “blossoming and resonant hues . . . suspended in the surrounding brightness” is a stunning chamber cello concerto featuring the highly acclaimed soloist, Julia Yang and is written in memoriam of abstract painter, sculptor, and arts educator, Sam Gilliam. The concert will also feature an evocative graphic-score structured improvisation by Brittany J. Green, a compelling electro-acoustic work by Angélica Negrón that explores belonging and identity, and a lush work by Christopher Chandler inspired by the beauty of Shenandoah National Park. This concert is sponsored by the Ohio State University Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts as well as the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Admission is free. Parking is available in Arps Garage which is a short walk to the Recital Hall.
MUSICIANS
Chris David Westover-Muñoz, conductor
Julia Yang, cello soloist
Flute, Erin Helgeson Torres
Oboe, Hugo Souza
Clarinet, Evan Lynch
Bassoon, Jesse Schartz
Saxophone, Michael Rene Torres
Horn, Mitchell McCrady
Trumpet, John Montgomery
Trombone, Tony Weikel
Violin 1, Devin Copfer
Violin 2, Aaron Yarmel
Viola, Daniel Jacobs
Cello, Mary Davis
Bass, Aidan Terry
Harp, Shayla Werner
Percussion 1, Jacob Cauley
Percussion 2, Brody Fogle
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CONCERT #2
Crosswinds
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Garden Theater @ Short North Stage
1187 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
FREE
EVENT LINK
PROGRAM
- idle hands are the devil's workshop by Jamie Leigh Sampson *
- Bridges by Vera Stanojević
- reflected air by Jeffrey Mumford
- Crosswinds: Interactions for Instruments and Electroacoustic Sound by Thomas Wells *
* World Premiere
CONCERT DESRIPTION
CODE returns for our 11th performance on the “New Music at Short North Stage” concert series sponsored by the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Our “Crosswinds” show celebrates Ohio creativity featuring composers that live in or have studied in Ohio. This event will feature two exciting world premieres and two revisited works. Thomas Wells' music often explores juxtapositions of textural intrigue and sublime gestures. Jeffrey Mumford crafts nuanced sound worlds of beautiful abstractions. The music of Vera Stanojević taps into weaving interplay of timbre, lyricism, and drama. Jamie Leigh Sampson creates dramatic and exciting sonic narratives. Join us for a celebration of Ohio creativity! Admission is free. Parking is available on the street and in a lot adjoining the theater and is accessible through the ParkColumbus app.
MUSICIANS
Flute, Erin Helgeson Torres
Clarinet, Evan Lynch
Bassoon, Jesse Schartz
Saxophone, Michael Rene Torres
Violin, Aaron Yarmel
Cello, Mary Davis
Piano, Stephanie Titus
Percussion, Joseph Krygier
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