Upcoming events.
Chamber Music: The Quartet Collective, and Logan Purcell/Cameron Storey
New Music by Logan Purcell, Luke Garrigus, Tyler Kline, Amanda S., Rob Funkhouser, Susanna Hancock, and John Qualkenbush.
University Heights United Methodist Church
Doors open at 2:30pm
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SUMMER!
Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra performs world premieres under the direction of Elliott Lentz
University Heights United Methodist Church
Doors open at 6:30pm.
New Music for Flute & Piano: Jenna Page & Ashton Vickery
New Music for Flute & Piano: Jenna Page & Ashton Vickery
Featuring new music by Rob Funkhouser, Amanda S., Brenna Green, and John Berners.
University Heights United Methodist Church.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
New Music for String Quartet
New music for string quartet by composers Logan Purcell, Rob Funkhouser, Christian Miller, Luke Garrigus, Cat Hoelscher, and D.S. Isaac.
4002 Otterbein, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Harrison Center First Fridays: Sound Ecologies x Forward Motion
In the Speck Gallery, enjoy new music performance at 7:30pm by Forward Motion in partnership with Sound Ecologies, created in response to the visual artists.
Compositions by: Cat Hoelscher, Amanda S., Carly Sage, and Luke Garrigus
Performed by Forward Motion
Jennifer Page, Flute
Eric Salazar, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Angela Pulliam, Violin
Charissa Garrigus, Piano
New Music for Piano: Garrigus & Green
Charissa Garrigus and Brenna Green perform new works for piano by composers Rob Funkhouser, Carly Sage, Matthew Rhoad, Brenna Green, and Ian Callen alongside works by Morfydd Owen and Leoš Janáček.
4002 Otterbein Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Heewon Jeon - Cello Recital
Heewon Jeon plays new works by Matthew Rhoad and Luke Garrigus alongside works by Reger, Bach, and Ligeti.
January 18 - 11:15am.
University Heights United Methodist Church.
ORCHESTRAMANIA II
SOUND ECOLOGIES PRESENTS: ORCHESTRAMANIA II
Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra conducted by Elliott Lentz
October 7th, 2025 at 7pm
Featuring world premieres of works by Michael Schelle, Miho Sasaki, Luke Garrigus, Rob Funkhouser, and Amanda S!
Forward Motion x Sound Ecologies @ UIndy
Forward Motion performs works by Sound Ecologies composers Luke Garrigus & Rob Funkhouser at the University of Indianapolis Faculty Artist Concert Series.
Ruth Lilly Performance Hall
September 22, 2025 - 7pm
Forward Motion: The Ocean Inside - Featuring new compositions by Rob Funkhouser and Luke Garrigus
"It has been far too long since IndyFringe has had a purely musical offering and its return, is a celebration of innovation and joy. This show is a refreshing diversion from other fare." - Plays by John and Wendy
About the Show:
What is something you still don't understand about yourself? This instrumental show blends music by Indianapolis composers Rob Funkhouser and Luke Garrigus with the spontaneity of Forward Motion's improvisations, creating space for introspection while guiding you through washes of sound.
Forward Motion: The Ocean Inside - Featuring new compositions by Rob Funkhouser and Luke Garrigus
"It has been far too long since IndyFringe has had a purely musical offering and its return, is a celebration of innovation and joy. This show is a refreshing diversion from other fare." - Plays by John and Wendy
About the Show:
What is something you still don't understand about yourself? This instrumental show blends music by Indianapolis composers Rob Funkhouser and Luke Garrigus with the spontaneity of Forward Motion's improvisations, creating space for introspection while guiding you through washes of sound.
Forward Motion: The Ocean Inside - Featuring new compositions by Rob Funkhouser and Luke Garrigus
"It has been far too long since IndyFringe has had a purely musical offering and its return, is a celebration of innovation and joy. This show is a refreshing diversion from other fare." - Plays by John and Wendy
About the Show:
What is something you still don't understand about yourself? This instrumental show blends music by Indianapolis composers Rob Funkhouser and Luke Garrigus with the spontaneity of Forward Motion's improvisations, creating space for introspection while guiding you through washes of sound.
Art Song Showcase - George Revill performs new works.
Tenor George Revill performs newly composed art songs, including works by local composers.
University Heights United Methodist Church
August 19th, 2025.
New Music for Piano - Charissa Garrigus, Brenna Green, and Miho Sasaki!
Pianists Charissa Garrigus, Brenna Green, and Miho Sasaki perform compositions by Rob Funkhouser, Drew Sperry, Matthew Rhoad, Luke Garrigus, Jack Nesser, Ian Callen, Thomas Johnson, Aidan Gomez, Joan Tower, and Mansoor Hosseini.
University Heights United Methodist Church
July 13th, 2025
Chamber Orchestra Summer ‘25
Indiana’s Premier New Music Chamber Orchestra: Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra, under the Direction of Elliott Lentz, performs new works by composers Amanda S, Rob Funkhouser, Logan Purcell, Luke Garrigus, Carly Sage, Christian Miller, and John Berners.
Ruth Lilly Performance Hall - June 3rd, 7pm.
Kalamazoo Recorder Players 50th Anniversary Concert
Kalamazoo Recorder Players, directed by Karen M. Woodworth, Ph.D. 50th Anniversary Concert.
Featuring World Premiere Performances of Music by Sound Ecologies Composers: Rob Funkhouser, Luke Garrigus, Brenna Green, and Amanda S. alongside works by William Byrd, Marg Hall, Josquin des Prez, and William Ruthenberg.
Sunday, May 4 at 2pm.
Portage United Church of Christ
2731 W. Milham, Portage, MI 49024
Free Admission - Donations Accepted
From Death to Life - Benefit Concert and Art Auction
From Death to Life – Presented by Sound Ecologies and University Heights United Methodist Church, this benefit concert and art auction will support Fletcher Place. Featuring performances by Charissa Garrigus, Rev. Tracey Leslie, and the Quartet Collective, the event invites the community to come together for an evening of music, art, and purpose. Featuring music by composers: Rob Funkhouser, Luke Garrigus, Logan Purcell, and Amanda S.
April 6, 2025 | 4:00 PM
University Heights United Methodist Church
4002 Otterbein Ave, Door 4, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Charissa Garrigus & Brenna Green - Piano
Pianists Charissa Garrigus and Brenna Green perform compositions by Morfydd Owen, Luke Garrigus, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Maurice Ravel alongside world premieres by local composers Rob Funkhouser and Drew Sperry.
University Heights United Methodist Church - 4002 Otterbein Ave Door 4, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Indianapolis, IN - 2/25/25
Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra at Ruth Lilly Performance Hall
Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra performs new works by Indianapolis-based composers John Berners, Rob Funkhouser, Luke Garrigus, Bingrou Guo, and Catherine Hoelscher under the direction of conductor Elliott Lentz.
Greencastle Flute Choir performs new works by Sound Ecologies Composers
New compositions for flute choir by Luke Garrigus, Brenna Green, Rob Funkhouser, and Logan Purcell
Orchestramania
Sound Ecologies presents:
Orchestramania 2024
Performed by the Sound Ecologies Chamber Orchestra
Six World premieres of new pieces by Indiana-based composers at Ruth Lilly Performance Hall. 10/8/24 at 7pm
Name your price tickets.
Works by Amanda S., Darrin Isaac, John Berners, Luke Garrigus, Brenna Green, and Rob Funkhouser
Join us on Tue Oct 08 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Christel De Haan Fine Arts Center for a night of new music for chamber orchestra!
Sound Ecologies String Quartet
Sound Ecologies presents an afternoon of new music for string quartet by Indiana Composers: Logan Purcell, Brenna Green, Amanda S, Luke Garrigus, Rob Funkhouser, and Darrin Isaac.
Performed by Annie Donato, Ethan Hamel, Lexi Scida, and Ryan Wombles
University Heights United Methodist Church
Indianapolis, IN 46227
New Music for Organ
May 24th at University Heights United Methodist Church!
Featuring new works for organ by Rob Funkhouser, Bingrou Guo, Brenna Green, Darrin Scott Isaac, & Kameron Mechling
Performed by Charissa Joy Garrigus & Brenna Green.
This program will include a presentation by the Indiana Audubon Society!
Sound Ecologies: Piano
Brenna Green and Charissa Garrigus perform new music by Indiana Composers:
New works by
Brenna Green
Luke Garrigus
Rob Funkhouser
Amanda S.
Daniel Scott Watson
D. S. Isaac
University Heights United Methodist Church
Garden Music for Woodwind Quintet
Sound Ecologies presents: Garden Music at University Heights United Methodist Church featuring a program of new music by composers: Amanda Ellery, Rob Funkhouser, Eric Salazar, Lucy Shirley, Luke Garrigus, D.S. Isaac, Henry Hartley, Brenna Green, and Kameron Mechling.
Flute: Jenna Page
Clarinet: Eric Salazar
Oboe: Henry Hartley
Saxophones: Gavin Craig
Bassoon: Mark Ortwein
Sound Ecologies presents: Sunset Syndicate (Saxophone Quartet)
Sound Ecologies presents Sunset Syndicate (Saxophone Quartet)
University Heights United Methodist Church
April 30th @ 7pm
Sound Ecologies Orchestra at Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Sound Ecologies presents an evening of orchestral music featuring new music by Daniel Dorsett, Rob Funkhouser, D.S. Isaac, Luke Garrigus, and Logan Purcell.