About ONMC
On the initiative of composer Evan Ware, in response to a definite need in Canada’s Capital, the Ottawa New Music Creators (ONMC) was formed in 2007. Regional composers and performers were brought together with the aim of promoting new music. A membership grew out of this musical community, giving the organization its mandate. ONMC fosters the creation and performance contemporary music, reflecting the diverse music and culture of Canada, including but not limited to:
- - contemporary classical music
- - creative improvised music
- - interdisciplinary creations
- - new music from non-western traditions
- - innovative forms of electronic and electro-acoustic music
- - experimental and exploratory modes of music making
ONMC has facilitated the premieres of new music, commissioned new works by local composers, and sponsored new-music events at local festivals. Presently ONMC runs a regular concert series titled Contemporary Revolution. In March, 2010, ONMC sponsored a visit by world-renowned Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer. In the Spring of 2011, Pauline Oliveros will visit the city thanks to the initiative of ONMC.
