Thailand was amazing, but you don't have to take our word for it! Journey to our Facebook page and let our album of great shots of newEar and friends do the talking. Your favorite contemporary chamber ensemble performed a feature concert and read works of young composers from throughout the world at the Thailand International Composition Festival just two weeks ago. Our thanks to TICF founder and director Narong Prangcharoen for the opportunity to bring our unique brand of challenging and innovative music-making to a global audience!

Mark your calendars: newEar is the Muncharoo Main Course on August 10!!! In what could be the best deal ever, season subscriptions will be 50% off their full price of $70.00. That's right. You get a four-ticket flexible ticket package to Season 19: Verge for $35.00!!! If you aren't yet a newEar subscriber, what are you waiting for? This offer won't last forever, so point your browser to muncharoo.com and scoop up this AMAZING deal now!

Bit of a bibliophile? Join us for the inaugural season of the newEar reading club! All sessions meet on Wednesday from 7-8:30pm at the Writers Place, (3607 Pennsylvania, KC MO, 64111) on the following dates with these exceptional books:

• 7 September (before 10 September concert):  Copland, Aaron.  What to Listen for in Music.
• 2 November (before 5 November concert):  Bernstein, Leonard.  The Unanswered Question.
• 8 February (before 11 February concert):  Gann, Kyle.  No Such Thing as Silence:  John Cage's 4'33".
• 25 April (before 28 April concert):  Adams, John.  Hallelujah Junction.

Beverages and treats will be served. newEar advisory council member Dr. Andrew Granade will lead the discussion which will include audio and audiovisual illustrations.  Remember, it's not necessary to be a musician to enjoy these readings and subsequent discussions! For more information, visit newear.org.

Season 19: Verge is almost here, but there's still time to become a newEar subscriber. Four outstanding concerts of compelling contemporary chamber music are yours. Don't forget that in addition to incredible music, you also reap the benefits of the smART small arts organization discount card, offering two-for-one tickets to other dynamic small arts events in Kansas City. Of course, subscribers are always invited to our fantastic post-concert receptions for wine, hors d'oeuvres, and great conversation. Learn more at newear.org.