The Festival of New American Music brings extraordinary musicians to Sacramento, California, each year to present high-quality performances of a broad body of recently composed or improvised music by some of America’s most exciting artists. 2024 marks the 47th annual Festival!

Through public concerts, educational events, and outreach, the Festival serves three principal communities: those of the Sacramento State School of Music; the California State University, Sacramento; and the greater Sacramento region.

Committed to making music accessible to all, the Festival offers all of its concerts free of charge to the public.

Schedule of Events:

09:00 am: Artist Forum: Call for Scores Winner - Capistrano Hall Room 223
10:30 am: Artist Forum - Jordan Shippy, percussionist - Capistrano Hall Room 223
12:00 pm: Artist Forum: Nina C. Young, composer - Capistrano Hall Room 223
01:30 pm: Masterclass: Vivienne Boudreaux, percussion - Capistrano Hall Room 329
03:00 pm: Masterclass: Nina C. Young, composer - Capistrano Hall Room 223
07:00 pm: Hub New Music - Capistrano Concert Hall