Classical Music Fundraiser at The James

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Presented in partnership with FilmScene, Sexual Assault Survivors at Iowa (SASI), The Bijou Film Board, and Honors Students for Unity and Progress, with venue support by The James Theater: Please join us for a CLASSICAL MUSIC FUNDRAISER on September 13th! This exciting event brings together many community and campus organizations for a night of celebrating local musicians and supporting survivors. Sunday, September 13th, 6:30-8pm The James Theater in Iowa City: 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52245 This event is open to all, with a suggested $20 free-will donation. Reserve your seat today here. ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO DVIP/RVAP, TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS IN OUR EIGHT-COUNTY SERVICE REGION. Featuring: Described as being “unafraid to be anything at all” and making “shadowy music that prickles on your skin”, Gabi Vanek is a bassoonist who exists in a world of drone, doom and noise. With her sonic interests often the aesthetic and tonal crossover of the latter with contemporary classical music, she has had the privilege of performing as both a soloist and ensemble member at small and large festivals, conferences, and series such as the Darmstädter Internationale Ferienkurse, International Double Reed Society, Oh My Ears, Feed Me Weird Things, and exhibited at the Osaka University of the Arts Electro-Acoustic Music Festival. Formed in 2024, Seamark Quartet consists of violinists Renee Santos and Sejin Byun, violist Oliver Bostian, and cellist Katie Forbush. They are coached by Prof. Elizabeth Oakes as an ensemble of the University of Iowa’s Chamber Music Residency Program. Seamark has worked with many quartets through the CMRP, including members of the Ariel, Attacca, Isidore, Telegraph, and JACK quartets. The quartet has also worked with composers such as Jessie Montgomery, Caroline Shaw, and Gabriel Kahane. In the summer of 2025, Seamark participated in the Summer Chamber Music Tour with Artshare, offering performances in communities across Eastern Iowa. In the…

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