We are Forward Motion
For nearly a decade in Indianapolis, Forward Motion advocates for the creation of new works by presenting innovative performances in a variety of spaces. Forward Motion focuses on the performance of new works and free improvisation.
Forward Motion has commissioned and premiered dozens of new chamber works from composers such as Rob Funkhouser, Caroline KyungA Ahn, Eliza Brown, Jorge Muñiz, Clockwork Janz, Jared Thompson, Gabrielle Ceberville and many others. Forward Motion’s core instrumentation consists of flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion; the group's activity is fluid and involves many innovative combinations of this core instrumentation. The core members regularly compose for the group bringing about a wide-range of creative expressions.
Forward Motion has partnered with many local non-profit organizations to build community around the creation of new and improvised music. Recent partnerships include Classical Music Indy, which has supported the premiere and recording of four new works by Indiana composers annually and Indy Convergence, which has supported innovative cross-disciplinary performances at White River State Park.
The members of Forward Motion continue to be dedicated educators committed to encouraging music students of all levels to participate in creative music making. Forward Motion presents masterclasses on a variety of topics including the commissioning process, collaboration, effective rehearsing, improvisation and career strategies.
Flute / Jennifer Page
Clarinet / Eric Salazar
Cello / Maya Nojiri Sutherland
Piano / Allison Vickery
Percussion / Corey Denham