New Downbeat’s mission is to present accessible, engaging, and diverse new music
performances featuring women musicians performing works by living composers. Rooted in a
foundation of intersectional feminism, New Downbeat champions women musicians as an act of
equity, and performs works written by living composers to collaborate on and create unique,
never-before-heard pieces. Currently completing its sixth consecutive season as a new music
collective, New Downbeat has commissioned and premiered over 50 new works by living
composers, creating performance opportunities for women musicians in Cincinnati and beyond!
Currently, New Downbeat’s roster includes 37 musicians, 9 composers, and is administered by
Directors Caroline Sackleh, Alexis Shambley, and Julianna Eidle.