Welcome to CompFest, the annual Harvard Student Composers Festival presented by the Office for the Arts with artistic director Emma Rogers ’25. The Spotlight Series take place over two days and features commentary from esteemed professional composers in the field and performances of original work by student composers. In keeping with the CompFest spirit of inclusiveness and connections through music, the conversations around each piece include the audience. Join us for great music, engaging ideas and a spotlight on the creative process — all in a relaxed setting. The annual event culminates in an all-student CompFest Cabaret.
Schedule of Events
Spotlight Series: Edmar Colón
March 25, 6:30-8pm
PBHA Parlor Room
Featuring guest artist and Berklee College of Music faculty member Edmar Colón
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Spotlight Series: Yvette Janine Jackson
March 28, 6:30-8pm
OFA Common Room
Featuring guest artist and Harvard University Department of Music faculty member Yvette Janine Jackson
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CompFest Cabaret
March 29, 7:30-9pm
Leverett Library Theater
Featuring performances of original work by emerging student composers at Harvard
Student performers include: Dannie Bell ’25, Mireya Sánchez-Maes ’24, Sanjna ’26, Ethan Chaves ’26, Blake Lopez ’24, Ian Svetkey ’25, Pranay Varada ’25, Jordan Woods ’24, Chinyere Obasi ’24 and members of the First-Year Musical (Class of ’27)
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