A History of Making New Music

Before Cirrus Blue, four of our musicians spent several seasons building Camerata Nova at Western Illinois University. The ensemble commissioned and premiered new works, performed at national conferences, and developed close creative relationships with composers. That work continues through Cirrus Blue, now as an independent ensemble connecting musicians and composers across the country.

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  • Katherine Pukinskis: Meri
    11/15/25

    Katherine Pukinskis: Meri

    From the archive: Camerata Nova, 2025

    Commissioned and premiered by Camerata Nova in 2024. Recipient of an International Double Reed Society “50 in 50” composition grant. This work helped establish the ensemble's ongoing commitment to collaboration with emerging and established composers.

  • Matt Mason: Too Many Streets Will Kill Us
    8/29/25

    Matt Mason: Too Many Streets Will Kill Us

    From the archive: Camerata Nova, 2025

    Commissioned and premiered by Camerata Nova in 2025.