Music Event: Contour and Resonance

INTERFERENCE: New Music Collective presents *Contour and Resonance*, an immersive sound work that treats the American University Museum as a musical instrument. Framed by Alvin Lucier’s influential *I am Sitting in a Room*, the 45-minute program combines recursive recording, experimental composition, and improvisation to uncover and intensify the building’s subtle acoustic qualities.

The performance features computer musician William Brent, saxophonist Noah Getz, and cellist Nancy Jo Snider.

When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Showtimes: 6:30–7:15 p.m.

Run time: 45 minutes

Lineup: INTERFERENCE: New Music Collective, with William Brent on computer, Noah Getz on saxophone, and Nancy Jo Snider on cello

Program: An immersive sound experience exploring the museum’s architecture through recorded sound, experimental music, and improvisation, with inspiration from Alvin Lucier’s *I am Sitting in a Room*

Tickets: Free

Registration: Advance registration is strongly encouraged because space is limited.

Venue: American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center

Note: Events are subject to change or cancellation.