This program weaves together an array of creatively indeterminate works, opening with Morton Feldman’s Projections 1—one of the first graphically notated works of the 20th century. The centerpiece of the program, ad astra... by Joan La Barbara, vividly depicts the Big Bang and the quantum fluctuations of light particles that governed the early stages of cosmic evolution.

Also featured are recent compositions by Iva Casian Lakos, Leah Asher, Chelsea Loew, and David Crowell, whose works expand the program’s exploration of the unknown and the unpredictable.

All MODfest events are free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary unless otherwise noted. For directions to the Vassar campus in Poughkeepsie, New York, please refer to the directions section on our Visit website. People with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370.

MODfest 2025