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