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in·fra·sound
/ˈinfrəˌsound/

noun

sound waves with frequencies below the lower limit of human audibility.
Praised as “vibrant and enthusiastic” (New York Concert Review) and “one of New York City’s most promising groups of young artists” (Chamber Music America), InfraSound is a collective of New Music artists that design experimental music experiences for people of all backgrounds. A recipient of grants from Chamber Music America (Ensemble Forward 2021 and 2023, Classical Commissioning 2023), New Music USA (Organization Fund 2023), the Foundation for Contemporary Arts (Emergency Grant 2022), and the The Dwight and Ursula Mamlok Prize for Interpreters of Contemporary Music (2021), InfraSound is recognized as one of the prominent voices for emerging contemporary music ensembles in NYC. Founded in 2019 by members of the Manhattan School of Music’s Contemporary Performance Program, our in-house ensemble is made up of artists, advocates, performers, and leaders, who prioritize accessibility and allyship in New Music. In addition to the InfraSound Ensemble, we support new musical endeavors through curated concerts and collaborations, amplifying the works of individuals who are largely unheard, and redefining the curation, promotion, and presentation of experimental music to create a more sustainable musical future.
Our colorful history includes collaborations with fire and circus performers, poets, dancers, theater directors, conductors, visual artists, lighting designers, composers, the NYC LGBT Center, and a growing roster of 30+ musicians. InfraSound is built on the idea that artists supporting other artists is the future of the avant-garde and experimental. Our 2023-2024 Season will include performances of works by Paul Novak, Yaz Lancaster, Mario Diaz de Leon, Nico Muhly, Euna Joh, Sinéad O’Connor, Rajna Swaminathan, Yoshi Weinberg, Sam Kaseta, Alex Gray, Austin Philemon, and collaborations with ChamberQUEER, composer/violinist Darian Donovan Thomas, and more!

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Yoshi Weinberg

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - FLUTIST/HARPIST/COMPOSER
Yoshi /ˈjəʊʃi/ - A fictional dinosaur character from the Super Mario franchise
Pronouns: They/Them
Yoshi plays bleeps and bloops and sometimes thwoops with InfraSound and Apply Triangle, is a current DMA student studying with Robert Dick, and likes to write songs about sad gay things
Yoshi owns and waters 55+ houseplants
Lives in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Shannyn Rinker

MANAGING DIRECTOR - SOPRANO
Shannyn /ˈʃænən/ - The name Shannyn is primarily a gender-neutral name of Irish origin that means Straw Worker.
Pronouns: She/They
Shannyn makes the mouth sounds, both musical and conversational. They love research and collaborating with other people.
Shannyn has an affinity for scarves that double as blankets and stormy weather.
Lives on Long Island
Luke Paulino

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT - COUNTERTENOR
Luke /luːk/ - A town in Maryland, United States; named for papermaker William Luke.
Pronouns: He/Him
Luke sings high and sometimes low and then high again. He is also currently working on a grant to make a bunch of music videos about queer mermaids which is fun but also hard.
Luke went to London for a clapping competition and lost (he clapped when he wasn't supposed to clap and then didn't clap when he was supposed to clap). He also have a bird Finn and a dog Mani and I love them, they’re so cute.
Lives in Harlem, Manhattan
Stefanie Proulx

COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER - FLUTES & REEDS
Stefanie /ˈstɛfəni/ - An anagram for stephanie is antisheep, but this is not how you spell Stefanie’s name.
Pronouns: She/Her
Stefanie organizes, communicates, flutes, and advertises with InfraSound. She has many house plants and a dog named Bella.
Stefanie makes jewelry and has an Etsy shop you should definitely check out.
Lives in Ridgewood, Queens
Alex Gray

TECH DIRECTOR - ELECTRONICS
Alex /ˈæ.lɪks/ - The name Alex is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Defender Of The People.
Pronouns: He/Him
Alex is a composer and multi-media artist, working with organizations InfraSound, Nief-Norf, and cmntx records, and as an assistant to Philip Glass.
Alex tried to be an astronaut, and would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids.
Lives in East Village, Manhattan
Vasily Ratmansky

PRODUCTION & MEDIA ASSOCIATE
Vasily [Василий] /vɐˈsʲilʲɪj/ - "Vasili" redirects here. For village in the Famagusta District (Cyprus), see Vasili, Famagusta.
Pronouns: He/Him
Vasily is a composer and performer whose music is unconventional because he dislikes being compared to Beethoven. He helps InfraSound produce unique multimedia experiences both virtually and in concert.
Vasily has never once owned a glass harmonica, but he would like to try it someday. He is seen most days composing and writing, and sometimes eating.
Lives in Berlin, Germany