Our Initiative
Fulcrum Point New Music Project is a creative community of musicians, composers, poets, choreographers, visual artists, and social activists. Our work connects people of all generations and cultures through programs that inspire understanding, health, and common values. Fulcrum Point welcomes and celebrates diverse, creative energies that enrich society through the arts.
"Chicago’s Fulcrum Point New Music Project has grown into a critically acclaimed ensemble performing adventurous contemporary classical music programs in a variety of Chicago area venues."
- Clef Notes, Journal of the Art
Sound^Sphere Virtual Events: Creating Community Through Music
New Music Chicago Presents
Impromptu Fest 2021
Fulcrum Point New Music Project closes this year’s in-person and live-streamed Fest with a program of songs & chamber music by Black composers.
Sound^Sphere: Live!
Honoring the AAMOA
Inspired by a groundbreaking series of albums by Black composers, Angel Bat Dawid invites Isaiah Collier, Julian Terrell Otis and Anaiet to compose and perform new works.
EAR TAXI FESTIVAL
LATINX MUSIX
A showcase of new art music by Latin American composers curated by Dalia Chin, featuring works by Darlene Castro, Ricardo Lorenz, Lupita Diaz-Donato, and Clarice Assad.
"Music can never be divorced from context and Fulcrum Point creates a world around me that is spellbinding. Each show continues to fascinate and befuddle me. I'm never ready for what's coming next and I'm never more inspired than when I'm leaving one of our concerts..”
- Micah Clark, Auxiliary Board Member
Our Programs
Education
Sound Tracks and Creating Identity programs provide musical education and experiences.
Aux In: Connected! Series
Pop-up parties connecting rising professionals with emerging musicians.