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The Center for New Music Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2007 in San Francisco, California. The ensemble was created with the goal of promoting and performing contemporary classical music, with a focus on works by living composers. The founding members of the Center for New Music Ensemble were a group of musicians who shared a passion for contemporary classical music. They were all active members of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, and had performed together in various other ensembles and orchestras. The original members of the ensemble included flutist Meerenai Shim, clarinetist James Pytko, violinist Kate Stenberg, cellist Hannah Addario-Berry, and pianist Sarah Cahill. Over the years, the ensemble has expanded and contracted as members have come and gone, but the core mission of promoting contemporary classical music has remained the same. One of the highlights of the Center for New Music Ensemble's early years was their performance at the 2008 Other Minds Festival in San Francisco. The festival is dedicated to contemporary music, and the ensemble's performance was well-received by both audiences and critics. In 2010, the ensemble released their debut album, "The Light That Is Felt: Songs of Charles Ives." The album featured works by the American composer Charles Ives, and was praised for its innovative interpretations of his music. In 2012, the Center for New Music Ensemble was awarded a grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission to commission new works by local composers. The resulting pieces were premiered at a concert in San Francisco, and were well-received by both audiences and critics. In 2014, the ensemble performed at the San Francisco International Arts Festival, where they premiered a new work by composer and ensemble member Meerenai Shim. The piece, titled "The Art of Noise," was inspired by the Italian Futurist movement and featured a combination of acoustic and electronic instruments. In addition to their performances, the Center for New Music Ensemble is also involved in educational outreach programs. They have worked with local schools and community organizations to introduce young people to contemporary classical music, and have also offered workshops and masterclasses for aspiring musicians. Overall, the Center for New Music Ensemble has established itself as a leading ensemble in the San Francisco Bay Area contemporary classical music scene. Their commitment to promoting new works by living composers has earned them a loyal following, and their innovative performances have garnered critical acclaim.

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