Contemporary Chamber Players

About
Stony Brook University’s music department is a home for cutting-edge contemporary music, including performances by Stony Brook’s Contemporary Chamber Players, composers’ concerts, electronic music concerts from Stony Brook Studios and the acclaimed annual Stony Brook Premieres! performances. Hailed by The New York Times as “a small army of musicians who demonstrate consistent accomplishment,” the Contemporary Chamber Players perform many concerts annually, including several in New York City and on tour. The group was founded by renowned performance faculty artist Gilbert Kalish and is currently directed by Eduardo Leandro.

Players from the CCP have been heard in performance with Continuum, New Millennium, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Aequalis, New Jersey Percussion Ensemble, Earplay, The Guild Trio, Argento, Bang on a Can and many other new music groups.

Admission is free. All concerts are at 7:30 pm in the Staller Center Recital Hall unless otherwise specified.

Meeting Time
Set according to schedule posted on Brightspace and ad hoc rehearsals as necessary.

Audition Information
The Contemporary Chamber Ensemble is a closed ensemble intended for graduate music performers only.

Eduardo Leandro and Matt Barnson, Artistic Directors

Contact: eduardo.leandro@stonybrook.edu and Matthew.barnson@stonybrook.edu

Stony Brook University’s music department is a home for cutting edge contemporary music including performances by Stony Brook’s Contemporary Chamber Players, composers concerts, electronic music concerts from Stony Brook Studios, and the acclaimed annual Stony Brook Premieres! performances. Hailed by The New York Times as "a small army of musicians who demonstrate consistent accomplishment," the Contemporary Chamber Players performs a large number of concerts annually, including several in New York City and on tour. The group was founded by renowned performance faculty artist Gilbert Kalish and is currently directed by Eduardo Leandro.

2026-2027 Contemporary Chamber Players and Composers
Concert Performances

Wednesday, October 21, 7:30 PM, Recital Hall

Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM, Recital Hall

Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 PM, Recital Hall

Thursday, November 19, 7:30 PM, Recital Hall

Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 PM, Recital Hall

Wednesday, April 21, 7:30 PM, Recital Hall

Thursday, April 22, 7:30 PM, Recital Hall

All concerts in the Staller Center Recital Hall. Admission is free.