1960
On February 22, 1960, Max Neuhaus performed in a high-profile concert at Caspary Hall (Rockefeller Institute) that further cemented the Paul Price Percussion Ensemble as the premier vehicle for contemporary percussion in New York.
Ernst Krenek: Marginal Sounds (World Premiere). This was a major commission, featuring a mix of percussion and pitched instruments, showcasing Neuhaus’s ability to navigate complex European serialist influences.
Henry Cowell: Vocalise (NYC Premiere) and Ostinato Pianissimo. These works by Cowell, a pioneer of experimental music, utilized "world music" influences and unconventional rhythmic structures.
Lou Harrison: Canticle No. 1 (NYC Premiere). Part of Harrison's famous series of "Canticles," this piece emphasized melodic percussion and rhythmic clarity.
Michael Colgrass: Chamber Music for Percussion Quintet.