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Southern Exposure New Music Series

Columbia, SC · university space · university

66/100
Committed

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

Dedicated series / mission20.0/25
A named, ongoing new-music concert series at USC's School of Music dedicated to contemporary and experimental composition and performance. [1] [2]
Frequency of relevant shows12.0/20
Runs a seasonal series of concerts through the academic year. [1]
Artist roster8.0/20
Chiefly contemporary-classical/new-music composers and ensembles; improvisers appear but improvisation is secondary to notated new music. [1]
Self-description9.6/12
Presents itself as a series for new and experimental music. [1]
Operating model8.0/10
University-run series (USC School of Music). [1]
Community reputation4.8/8
A long-running anchor of Columbia's new/experimental music activity, sometimes partnering with Conundrum and the Columbia Museum of Art. [1] [2]
Listening-room intent4.0/5
Presented in concert-hall settings for attentive listening. [1]