Learn from a Composer

Inspired by the Notes on Napkins exhibition, composer Garrett Fisher will demonstrate at the piano how he begins a musical idea. Participants will be invited to create their own “notes on napkins” — simple drawings, marks, words, or musical fragments — which Fisher will bring to life at the piano. This workshop is about the art of beginning: learning how to notice what arises in the moment, capture it simply, and discover how the strongest work often starts at the core.

No music experience necessary; open to teens and adults

About the Performer

Garrett Fisher is a composer, pianist, and educator whose work spans opera, film, and concert music. His compositions have been presented in the U.S. and internationally, and The New York Times has described his work as “a groundbreaking hybrid… a strong, unified and strikingly individual utterance of unambiguous beauty.” Central to Fisher’s practice is an interest in process — how ideas begin, evolve, and find form. His recent work centers on the “Blueprint,” a type of score he’s developed that offers open, invitational frameworks designed to foster curiosity, discovery, and participation from performers and audiences alike. He is also the co-creator of Cultivating Feedback, a practice that helps artists and organizations engage feedback as a creative, generative part of their work.

Ticket & Visitor Information

For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706. The ticket price includes a non-refundable $3.00 service fee. Programs are subject to change.