About
TEMPO (The Epicenter Musical Performance Organization), dedicated to the pursuit, performance, and perseverance of contemporary music, was formed in 2008 at California State University, Northridge by Daniel Kessner and Julia Heinen.
In Spring 2019, TEMPO was honored to receive 1st prize at the Doug Davis Performance Grant for their performance of Fred Lerdahl’s “Time After Time.” In addition, Doug Davis has sponsored a commission for a new work by composer David Werfelmann to be premiered in February 2023.
The ensemble of flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano, and percussion consists of faculty, alumni, and friends, all of whom share a passion for performing works from the 20th and 21st centuries.
In 2022-2023 TEMPO celebrates its 14th season of bringing contemporary music to the world. In addition to programming established contemporary works, it also hosts an annual “Call for Scores,” selecting several works to feature each season.
Congratulations to our Call for Scores winners
for the 14th season in 2022-2023
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- Jiyoun Chung – Freestyle Battle
- Paul Kopetz – The Book of Zodiac
- Timothy Kramer – Open Borders
- Andrew List – The Devil’s Final Challenge
- Gísli Magnússon – Aurora
- David Maki – Another Time
- Sid Richardson – Tarot Teller
- Sami Seif – Orientalism
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Performances 2022-2023
October 2nd, 2022 @7:30pm
California State University, Northridge
Cypress Recital Hall
Conductor: Glenn Price
Jiyoun Chung
Freestyle Battle
Yalil Guerra
String Quartet
Timothy Kramer
Open Borders
Andrew List
The Devil’s Final Challenge
Gísli Magnússon
Aurora
Sid Richardson
Tarot Teller
February 5th, 2023 @7:30pm
California State University, Northridge
Cypress Recital Hall
Guest Conductor: Michael Powers
David Werfelmann
Title: TBA – World Premiere of the Doug Davis Commissioning Project
Paul Kopetz
The Book of Zodiac
David Maki
Another Time
Sami Seif
Orientalism
Score Submission
TEMPO Ensemble
Congratulations to our winners
for the 14th season in 2022-2023
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- Jiyoun Chung – Freestyle Battle
- Paul Kopetz – The Book of Zodiac
- Timothy Kramer – Open Borders
- Andrew List – The Devil’s Final Challenge
- Gísli Magnússon – Aurora
- David Maki – Another Time
- Sid Richardson – Tarot Teller
- Sami Seif – Orientalism
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Thank you to all the wonderful submissions we received. We had a very difficult time decided and were extremely impressed with the quality and depth of the works.
Contact
TEMPO New Music Ensemble
California State University, Northridge
Department of Music
Attention: Julia Heinen
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8314
(818) 677-3168