Switch Ensemble at UCSB

As part of their residency at UCSB, the College of Creative Studies and the Music Department is proud to present a concert by the [Switch~ Ensemble]. The event will feature an exciting program of recent multimedia works written specifically for the ensemble, including a premiere by CCS Composition Faculty Andrew Watts.
May 23, 2026 at 7:30PM
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
UC Santa Barbara
552 University Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
FREE ADMISSION
A new music ensemble for the 21st Century, the [Switch~ Ensemble] is dedicated to the creation of new works for chamber ensemble: we bring bold new acoustic, electroacoustic, and multimedia projects to life. At the core of each performance is our commitment to the total integration of technology and live musicians. We strive for compelling artistry achieved through the seamless creation, production, and execution of new music, and believe that working directly with composers—in a medium where the score is a point of departure rather than a finish line—allows for new and thrilling musical possibilities.
PROGRAM
Jason Thorpe Buchanan & Chris Chandler: GRIDS (2025)
Julia Herndon: Mud (2025)
Igor Santos: mirror scenes (2025)
Andrew Watts: Saturation Triplex (2025-2026) a world premiere supported by New Music USA

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