The EMDM program is joining forces with the Composition program to hold a weekly forum, where students, faculty, and guests share their music and research. The seminar is held on Mondays at 430 PM in MDA 249 or the DMC Theatre when noted. This page holds the current schedule. For a full list of activities including prior year’s seminars, visit our Happenings page.

Fall 2026 EMDM & Composition Forum & Events

  • 8/24 | Forum: Welcome to Fall 2026
  • 8/31 | Forum: Alejandro Rutty, DMC Theatre

Alejandro Rutty Guest Concert
8/31– 730 @ the DMC Theatre

  • 9/7 | No Meeting – Labor Day
  • 9/14 | Forum: Simone Moushbeck (percussionist and accordionist)
  • 9/17 | Among Composers – 6:30, zoom (must register)
  • 9/21 | Forum: Cory Diane
  • 9/28 | Forum: Unheard-Of Ensemble zoom session

Nanci Belmont Faculty Recital
9/29 – 530 @ the Turner Fisher Recital Hall

High Voltage
10/23 – 730 @ the DMC Theatre

  • 10/26 | Forum: Cameron Johnson

Steve Beck, LSU Science Cafe
10/27 – 500

CNME Concert
11/2 – 730 @ the Turner Fisher Recital Hall

  • 11/9 | Forum: Eli Boudreaux

Undergraduate Composition Recital
11/9 – 530 @ the Turner Fisher Recital Hall

Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana
11/19 – 730 @ the DMC Theatre

  • 11/23 | Forum: Filipe de Matos Rocha
    • 11/26 Thanksgiving Break
  • 11/30 | Really, Really New Music Marathon – 3, 430, 6, 730

All Presentations are held Monday, 430-520PM in MDA249 (or in the DMC Theatre if otherwise noted)

LSU call deadlines:

Upcoming Residency and important dates for spring:

  • January 30, Faculty Composer Recital
  • February 1-2, Unheard-of Ensemble residency
  • February 16, Cinema for the Ears (Nina Young Master Class TBD)
  • March 3, Chris Trapani Faculty recital
  • March 20, Civic Orchestra of Baton Rouge (COBR) concert
  • March 31-April 3, SEAMUS conference
  • April 12, Chris Lowry, guest recital
  • April 16 and 18, World premiere of “The Devil’s Dream” Gibson/McCutchan
  • April 21, TAK concert
  • April 26, Really, Really New Music Marathon