Avant Vespers — Provo, UT

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80/100

Committed

A real, regular home for the music; strong dedicated programming.
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Why this score

Dedicated series / mission25.0/25

A monthly DIY series of experimental performances - outsider jazz, experimental classical, spoken-word poetry - curated by composer Christian Asplund, begun June 2018 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. [1]

Frequency of relevant shows12.0/20

Monthly series. [1]

Artist roster16.0/20

Outsider jazz and experimental-classical performers pushing boundaries; programmed by a composer. [1]

Self-description12.0/12

Explicitly about pushing boundaries and shaking up the staid atmosphere of classical music in an inclusive, populist space. [1]

Operating model8.0/10

DIY, self-produced by Asplund in a church space (not commercial). [1]

Community reputation3.2/8

Covered by Salt Lake City Weekly as the area's outlet for avant-garde/experimental performance. [1]

Listening-room intent4.0/5

Attentive, seated church-vespers concert format. [1]