ENSEMBLES - Susie Ibarra currently performs
solo, and with Susie Ibarra Trio; Mephista, a collective electro-acoustic trio;
Shapechanger; Mark Dresser & Susie Ibarra Duo; Mundo Ninos; and Electric
Kulintang.

Susie Ibarra Trio - Jennifer
Choi: Violin, Craig
Taborn: Piano/Electronics, Susie Ibarra: Drums/Percussion. This trio ensemble
has been performing together since 2000. Combining chamber music and jazz,
the Susie Ibarra Trio has created a beautiful sound through their virtuosic
musicianship and dynamic chemistry.

Electric Kulintang - Filipino Trance Music
Roberto
Rodriguez and Susie Ibarra create Filipino gong electronica with hypnotic
beats and haunting melodies that explore the essence of trance. Roberto Rodriguez:
electronics/laptop, cajon, percussion, kit, Susie Ibarra: electric and acoustic
kulintang, kit
"With expansive soundscapes, funky/jazz rhythms and exquisite
melodies, Ibarra has created a Kulintang for the new millennium" - Elliot
Simon , All About Jazz

Mephista - Collective Electro-Acoustic Trio
Ikue
Mori: Laptop Electronics, Sylvie
Courvoisier: Piano, Susie Ibarra: Drums/Percussion.

Shapechanger - Yusef Komunyakaa: Poetry, Susie Ibarra: Ensemble Music and Poetry.

Mark
Dresser & Susie Ibarra Duo
Mark Dresser: Contrabass, Susie Ibarra: Drums/Percussion.
Susie Ibarra's current works in progress include:
Mundo Niños - Music for Children
Created to teach children rhythm, melody, singing and improvisation, Mundo
Niños
has been received with overwhelming enthusiasm in various schools in the U.S.
For more information, click HERE.

Shangri-La - A new opera work
Libretto by Yusef Komunyakaa, Music by Susie Ibarra. Shangri-la recently held
two residencies for vocals, score, movement and visuals at Union College in
Jan 2005 and a 2 week residency at The Kitchen in NYC April 2005. The Kitchen
residency concerts premiered the full score conducted by Tania
Leon, Musically
directed by Chien-Nien Chen, Directed and Choreographed by Mariah Maloney and
Visual Art by Makoto Fujimura. Visit the Shangri-La website: www.shangrilaopera.com