Name: D-Composed with Jlin
Start: 2026-05-08T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-08T22:00:00-05:00
Location: The Land School

D-Composed with  Jlin

Rebuild Foundation is a nonprofit organization that endeavors to rebuild the cultural foundations of underinvested neighborhoods and incite movements of community revitalization that are culture based, artist led, and neighborhood driven.

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Join D-Composed as they welcome composer Jlin to activate The Land School's Auditorium with a live set.

The Land School

We're pleased to invite you to join us at The Land School on Friday, May 8, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, as our creative partner, D-Composed welcomes Jlin to The Land School for a live set in our Auditorium.From 8 to 9 PM, D-Composed will perform the works of electronic composers, including works by pioneering composer Pamela Z, ensemble members' own compositions, and compositions by Jlin. From 9 to 10 PM, the night will culminate with a live set presented by Jlin.A math lover, former steel factory worker, Pulitzer Prize nominee, and proud resident of Gary, Indiana, Jlin (Jerrilynn Patton) has emerged as one of the most distinctive composers in America and one of the most influential voices in electronic music today. Her thrilling, emotional, and multidimensional compositions have earned her recognition as “one of the most forward-thinking contemporary composers in any genre” (Pitchfork).Jlin has collaborated with artists including William Basinski, Holly Herndon, the late SOPHIE, Björk, Max Richter, and Ben Frost. Her work has also been commissioned by the Kronos Quartet, Alarm Will Sound, Third Coast Percussion, choreographers Wayne McGregor and Kyle Abraham, and fashion designer Rick Owens. In May 2025, she composed and premiered the first-ever piece of electronic music commissioned by the U.S. Library of Congress.Preceding Friday evening’s live set, we'll welcome Jlin to A Listening Space on Thursday, May 7 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM for a special guest selector session of Listening Hours. We encourage you to reserve your spot for both programs. Tickets are donation-based, and offered on a pay-what-you-can model. Every dollar directly supports artists and ongoing music programming at The Land School.__________About Jlin<a href="https://www.jlintheinnovator.com" title="https://www.jlintheinnovator.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jlin</a> (Jerrilynn Patton) has quickly become one of the most distinctive composers in America and one of the most influential women in electronic music. Jlin’s thrilling, emotional, and multidimensional compositions have earned her praise as “one of the most forward-thinking contemporary composers in any genre” (Pitchfork) and a 2023 United States Artist award. She was a 2023 Pulitzer Prize nominee for Perspectives – originally commissioned and performed by Third Coast Percussion. Her mini-album Perspective, featuring the original electronic versions of the suite, was released to critical acclaim on Planet Mu 2023. Her much-lauded albums Dark Energy (2015) and Black Origami (2017) have been featured in “Best of” lists in The New York Times, The Wire, LA Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Vogue. She has remixed works for major artists including Björk, Max Richter, Martin Gore (of Depeche Mode), Galya Bisengalieva, Marie Davidson, Nina Kraviz and Ben Frost. Jlin has been commissioned by the Kronos Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, Alarm Will Sound, the Pathos Quartet, legendary choreographers Wayne McGregor &amp; Kyle Abraham, fashion designer Rick Owens and the visual artists Nick Cave and Kevin Beasley. Jlin has collaborated with contemporary artists including William Basinski, Dope Saint Jude, Holly Herndon, Zora Jones, and the late, iconic SOPHIE. Her latest album, Akoma (Planet Mu), was released in March 2024 and features collaborations with Philip Glass, Björk and Kronos Quartet. In May 2025, Jlin composed and premiered the first ever piece of electronic music commissioned by the US Library of Congress.__________About D-ComposedHistorians of art and culture may not currently take into full account that Black culture and creativity are a part of every musical institution's foundation that we currently see today. <a href="https://dcomposed.com" title="https://dcomposed.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">D-Composed</a>, a Black chamber music collective, exists to ensure that we never forget it. Led by their mission to uplift and empower society through the music of Black composers, this Chicago-based creative incubator serves as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting to the future of representation, music-centered experiences, and the communal power of Black composers and their lasting impact. For this collective, music evolves entertainment becoming a storytelling tool that educates and inspires.D–COMPOSED /DEE-KUHM-POHZD/ – ADVERB - Our creative process that involves the breaking down of preconceived notions, barriers, and opinions of what people think classical music should be to re-writing our own narrative to reflect what the classical world could be.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcomposedchicago/" title="https://www.instagram.com/dcomposedchicago/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>____In Fall of 2025, D-Composed was named one of the inaugural creative partners-in-residence at Rebuild and Theaster Gates' latest space-based, land-art project, The Land School.D-Composed Participating Ensemble Members:[input]__________About International Anthem<a href="https://www.intlanthem.com" title="https://www.intlanthem.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">International Anthem </a>is a Chicago-born recording company that produces and promotes progressive media. Founded in 2014, the IARC label has grown to embody a global community of like-minded artists, musicians, and cultural workers dedicated to craft as a means of discovering truth and celebrating humanity. The ongoing mission of International Anthem is to make generative and sustainable contributions to culture and industry, and to vitalize demand for boundary-defying music.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/intlanthem" title="https://www.instagram.com/intlanthem" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>__________In Fall of 2025, both D-Composed and International Anthem were named inaugural creative partners-in-residence at Rebuild and Theaster Gates' latest space-based, land-art project, The Land School.__________About The Land SchoolThe Land School, a new pedagogical platform at the site of the former St. Laurence Elementary School, proposes a radical model of artistic experimentation and archival stewardship, providing space, time, access, collaborative inquiry, process-driven programming, and performance, all led by an intergenerational cohort of artists, archivists, scholars, craftspeople, cultural workers, and creative organizations invested in culture as a service. The Land School's Policies and Protocol:Upon arrival, please enter the building at the entrance on S. Dorchester Ave.Ride sharing is encouraged as parking is limited. Please be sure to not block the entrances and exits of our neighbors.Firearms on the premises are strictly prohibited.No smoking, vaping or incense is permitted inside.No pets are allowed.No professional photo/video equipment allowed unless preapproved by Rebuild.Please be mindful of your neighbors by respecting their personal space and bodily autonomy.No violence - verbal or physical - will be tolerated. Any attendee creating an unsafe environment will be removed from the premises immediately, at the discretion of the Rebuild staff. We take the safety our all of our guests seriously. If any guest is found violating these protocols, they may be escorted off the property immediately and will not be welcome to return.___Notice of Photography and VideographyBy entering The Land School, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or videotaped. Images and recordings may be used for promotional, archival, or other purposes by the organizers. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.__________Thank you for reviewing and honoring The Land School's policies and protocol.We look forward to welcoming you!

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D-Composed Performs Works of Electronic Composers

Jlin Live Set

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