Performing Arts | Music

Claire Chase: Day of Listening

Music lovers of all ages are invited to participate in this free, interactive performance inspired by the work of Pauline Oliveros.

A woman blows into an instrument as young children watch
Date
Apr 12, 2026
Cost
Free
Time
1 p.m. ET
Location
Wexner Center for the Arts

Performance Space

The Day of Listening is a welcoming, family friendly contemporary, new music experience that blurs the lines between listening, learning, and performing. Led by musician, interdisciplinary artist, and educator Claire Chase, the Day of Listening celebrates Pauline Oliveros, the visionary composer and performer known for her concept of Deep Listening. Community members of all ages are invited to engage with several of Oliveros’s important works composed for open instrumentation and interpretation. Dismantling any distinction between performer and audience, Chase will guide participants through some of Oliveros' best-known compositions such as “The Tuning Meditation” and “Sonic Meditations.” Attendees will have the opportunity to use Adaptive Use Musical Instruments (AUMIs), providing access for anyone of any age or ability to create musical phrases through small movement or gestures.

Performers

Claire Chase ­– flutes and curation 
Alex Peh – keyboards 
Susie Ibarra – percussion 
Nicole Cherry – violin 

IMAGE CAPTION: Day of Listening, photo: Stephanie Berger.