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

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

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

Coming from the orchestral world, having not played chamber music in years, working with eighth blackbird in Switzerland was a real eye-opener for me. I learned about the importance of cueing – how to do it, why we do it, why we can't do too much of it, and how to use it.
- Jessica Prus, flutist

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

Working with eighth blackbird was one of my most vibrant college memories.
- Sarah Wachter, flute