The Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music celebrates the music of our time. The festival highlights the work of WSU student and faculty composers and performers alongside visiting composers, performers, and scholars. This festival is a chance to celebrate the diversity found in today’s music and its people. It is designed to allow everyone’s voice to shine.

Founded in 1989 by Dr. Charles Argersinger, the festival is currently under the direction of Dr. Sophia Tegart. The FOCAM committee includes Dr. Jihyun Kim, Dr. Christian Kim, Dr. Scott Blasco, and Dr. César Haas. Please join us in February 2025 to celebrate new music!

Dayton Kinney’s solo horn composition, A Lyrical Stutter, will be performed live during the Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music at Washington State University.