JUNE 2026
Florestan Chamber Music Residency
These events were made possible by a grant from the Bellevue College Foundation and generous support from the Bellevue College Music Department.
Event Organizer: Dr. Brian Cobb
BC Student Composers Score Reading with Florestan Chamber Music
Tuesday, June 9th 10:00am-12:30pm, Carlson Theatre, free
Join us as Florestan Chamber Music presents a public reading of new works by Bellevue College student composers. Created during the ensemble’s residency, these pieces come to life as students hear their music for the first time and collaborate directly with the performers. This session provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process before the formal score presentation later today.
Bellevue College Student Composers Score Presentations & Pre-Concert Discussion with Florestan Chamber Music
Tuesday, June 9th, 3:30pm-5:00pm, Carlson Theatre, free
Building on the day’s open score reading, Florestan Chamber Music presents new works by Bellevue College student composers in a concert setting. This event also includes a pre-concert discussion with the ensemble moderated by Dr. Brian Cobb.
Florestan Chamber Music in Concert
Wednesday, June 10th, 7:00pm, Carlson Theatre, free
To conclude their two-day residency, Florestan Chamber Music will present an evening concert of piano trios. The program features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Trio No. 5 in D major, Op. 70, No. 1 (“Ghost”), Frank Bridge’s Phantasie for Piano Trio, H.79, and the premiere of Iynx, a new work by Bellevue College faculty member Dr. Brian Cobb.
Florestan Chamber Music features Lauren Roth-Gómez (violin), Ruth Marshall (cello), and Garret Ross (piano).
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From the Chamber
June 15, 2026, 7:30pm
Carlson Theatre, free
Join us for a showcase highlighting the breadth of student talent at Bellevue College. The program offers a vibrant mix of musical genres, featuring everything from soloists to small chamber ensembles.
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Last Updated May 6, 2026