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D-Composed is a Chicago-based chamber music collective that celebrates the music of Black composers.
Here’s a ✨cinematic✨ look back at our night with Jlin ( Jlin ) at The Land School!
We had so much fun collaborating with Jlin, who is a former steel factory worker, Pulitzer Prize nominee, and influential composer in the world of electronic music! Sharing the night with her in The Land School’s listening space was such an amazing, collective experience for our community! 🤎
The program included pieces by Jlin, Pamela Z, and original compositions from our ensemble members. We loved getting to improvise live with Jlin during the event, and had a blast transitioning from the concert into a full-blown party with our audiences — something which was a first for us!
We are so grateful to Jlin, the team at The Land School ( Rebuild ), and Pomegranate Arts for helping us host such a special night of music, community, and togetherness.
Head to the link in our bio to stay up to date on all of our upcoming events, including our exciting Juneteenth programming! 🔗
🎻 Featured Musicians: Caitlin, Khelsey, Wilfred, & Tahirah
📸 Video Credit: Over At Friends
06/11/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who came out across Chicago to celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis! 🎺🖤
We had the absolute best time honoring the music and legacy of Miles Davis — who remains one of the most influential bandleaders, musicians, and composers of our time. We were so happy to have Seth Pae ( Seth Allen ) put together such an incredible program for a monumental occasion!
We are so grateful to Rebuild , BandWith Chicago , and Chicago Public Library for helping bring this tribute to our community! Honoring the history of Black artists and composers is a core part of our mission, and we love doing it with others!
Head to the link in our bio to check out our upcoming events, including our exciting Juneteenth programming! 🔗
🎻 Featured Musicians: Seth, Caitlin, Anya, and Malik
📸 Photo Credit: Ashley Mia 🌹 at The Land School
We’re heading to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage next week! 🌳✨
We’re excited to be celebrating Juneteenth with Kahil El’Zabar’s ( ) Ethnic Heritage Ensemble for a special performance of ‘Let the Spirit Out!’
Collaborating with Kahil’s ensemble, and special guests, Nona Hendryx ( ), and David Murray ( ) to create this exciting outdoor experience is a dream come true! There is something so special about bringing our sound to the lawn and sharing a space that centers Black artistry and joy in the heart of Chicago.🖤
We look forward to celebrating the resilience and joy of Juneteenth with all of you on Thursday, June 18th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. 🎻
This performance is part of the Millennium Park Summer Music Series, so admission is free! See you then ☀️
🎻 Featured Musicians for ‘Let the Spirit Out’: Khelsey, Caitlin, Wilfred, Seth, Lindsey, and Anya
We recently had the privilege of performing at The Obama Presidential Center ( ) 💙✨
Fun fact: We are the first group to have performed in the space ever in front of an official audience!
The opening of the OPC is an incredibly historic moment! The Center will provide exciting programming, educational events, and dynamic exhibits highlighting the Obamas’ legacy while advocating for change in our communities. The cultural roots of the South Side of Chicago run deep — and we are so excited to see this history find a new home.
It was such a delight getting to share our music with the community! We enjoyed highlighting some of the incredible arrangements and compositions from our ensemble members Khelsey, Caitlin, Seth, and Malik. It was truly amazing!
Thank you again to the team at the Obama Presidential Center! It was truly such an honor performing for such a responsive audience. Opportunities like these are exactly why we do the work we do.
Don’t miss the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 19! And, don’t forget to stay up to date on all of our upcoming events via our link in bio. 🔗
🎻 Featured Musicians: Tahirah, Khelsey, Caitlin, Seth, Lindsey, Anya, Malik
🎶 Song Credit: : ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ by Sam Cooke, arr. Joel Thompson
📸 Photo Credit: The Obama Foundation
We are so excited to honor and celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis with a special tour throughout Chicago! 🎺🖤
Our own ensemble member Seth Pae ( ) helped put together ‘Rebirth of Blue’ to honor the music and legacy of an iconic bandleader, musician, and composer! We are so grateful to have such multi-faceted and talented members in D-Composed — especially for events like these!
Join us this Friday, May 22 at The Land School in partnership with from 7-8 p.m. From there, we’ll be heading to on Saturday, May 23 from 2-3 p.m., and wrapping up the tour at the Harold Washington Library in the Grand Lobby with on Tuesday, May 26 from 6-7 p.m.
Swipe through to check out each location, and head to the link in our bio to RSVP and learn more! 🔗
🎻 Featured Musicians: Seth, Caitlin, Anya, and Malik
05/07/2026
Today and tomorrow, we welcome to The Land School!
Join us today, May 7th, for a special edition of Listening Hours where we’ll listen and discuss the music that inspires Jlin, ranging from hip-hop, blues, & electronic music. Jlin will be in conversation with D-Composed ensemble member , discussing cross-genre collaboration in their creative work and process.
On Friday, May 8th, D-Composed will perform a high energy set featuring music from Pamela Z and Jlin, as well as original compositions and productions from ensemble members & . We’ll end the night with improvisations by D-Composed and a live set by Jlin beginning at 9 PM.
It’ll be a party at The Land School as we take over “A Listening Space” with a full electronic music takeover. We hope to see you there!
Here, the ensemble is rehearsing Little Black Book by Jlin, which was originally commissioned for Kronos Quartet.
Register for Listening Hours and D-Composed with Jlin via the link in bio!
04/08/2026
We’re just a day away from our performance at !
We’re thrilled to be in the Projects Space this year in collaboration with the and for ‘Blk Metropolis Apocalypse’ on April 9 and 10 at 6:15 p.m.
This experience eflects the beauty of Chicago’s Black communities through a blend of free jazz, gospel, blues, classical music, and electronics. We’re super excited to show you how art and civic engagement can come together to celebrate all the different shades of our city. See you there!
📸 Photo Credit: Sarah Joyce
Still processing the energy from our recent solo debut at Symphony Center! 🖤✨
Bringing Michael Abels’ ( ) piece ‘Delights & Dances’ to the stage was such a highlight — so, a huge thank you to Michael for trusting us with his wonderful music!
It was also so much fun working alongside the Civic Orchestra of Chicago ( ) and the incredible Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto ( ). Sharing this moment with such talented artists made this collaboration even more special!
We are so, so incredibly proud of Caitlin, Khelsey, Wilfred, and Lindsey for embracing this moment and partnership. It marks a huge milestone for us, and is just the work we hope to continue doing. Bravo on a truly amazing debut! 🎻
We look forward to doing more collaborations like this one soon! In the meantime, you can explore our upcoming performances at the link in our bio. 🔗
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We recently gathered at The Land School for a truly special evening of calming music and healing practices with the Silkroad Ensemble ( ) 🪕
In collaboration with Rebuild Foundation and The Harris Theater, we were so honored to host this space for personal reflection, collective rest, and restoration. Having our own home at The Land School gives us the freedom to create these kinds of intentional environments where we can slow down and just be.🖤
It was truly an amazing experience working alongside partners who value collaboration as much as we do. We are excited to bring more innovative and exciting programming to The Land School!
Stay tuned for more highlights and behind-the-scenes looks from our time at The Land School! In the meantime, you can learn more about our upcoming performances at the link in our bio. 🔗
🎻 Featured Musicians: The D-Composed Collective & Silkroad Ensemble members Mauro Durante, Karen Ozounian, Mazz Swift, and Niwel Tsumbu
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