First performed just a few weeks ago at the Aspen Music Festival and School on August 6. This new work, Crossing Open Ground, by John Luther Adams was co-commissioned by the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Barry Lopez Foundation for Art & Environment.  It will be played in Oberlin by members of the Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME) and Oberlin Percussion Group (OPG) in Tappan Square. As they play, the musicians will gradually move across the space.  CME is under the direction of conductor, Timothy Weiss.  Ross Karre is the director of OPG.

The performance is about 75 minutes in length.  In inclement weather, the performance will be postponed to Sunday, September 10 at 2:30pm in Tappan Square.