eighth blackbird is able to make a diverse range of contemporary music and techniques accessible – and exciting – to our students. These world-class musicians are so warm, gracious, and approachable.
- Misti Shaw, music librarian

eighth blackbird made me feel like a colleague rather than a student.
- Kerrith Livengood, composer

eighth blackbird's comments about music are extremely helpful, and just being able to observe the way the ensemble works with a group and its approach to the rehearsal process will greatly help my composition work in the future.
- Charlie Williams, composer

They tailored their unique skills to a variety of settings ranging from sessions with business students to music coaching sessions.
- Mary Roeder, administrator

They showed me that contemporary music can have important cultural significance.
- Alex Stephenson, composer

eighth blackbird provides proof to students that there indeed is a future for new music, and that the process of creating a new work and bringing it to life can be exciting and inspiring to composers, performers, and audiences alike.
- Asaf Peres, composer