The Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles

The Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles is a Chicago-based new music ensemble

The SEMC ensemble specializes in works for bağlama, guitar, bass, percussion. Formed in 2007, SEMC has commissioned works from numerous composers and is always looking for more. Because of its unique instrumentation and thirst for the new, SEMC has focused its effort entirely on performing works written specifically for the group. In 2008, SEMC held its first annual Young Composer's Competition, and performed works by winners Otto Muller and Ryan Brown.

Upcoming & Recent Events

1/29/09 - SEMC, live at Uncommon Ground on Devon

Concert features new works and new classics. Our most eclectic and high-energy set to date!

11/23/08 - SEMC @ Heaven Gallery

Concert includes commissioned works by SEMC Young Composer's Competition Winners Otto Muller and Ryan Brown as well as the premiere of a new commissioned work from composer Marcos Balter. 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave. 2nd Fl. (Blue Line - Damen)

8/30/08 - SEMC Summer Concert

The SEMC Trio performing loud music for electric guitar, amplified double bass, and drumset. Works by Baxter, Gullickson, Hjertmann, & Malmquist

6/2/08 - Brown Rice, C4432 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

The SEMC Trio performing a full concert featuring previously performed works by Baxter, Malmquist, Hjertmann, Gullickson, & Klopfleisch.

4/26/08 - SEMC Spring Concert

This thrill-packed concert features: Improvised music for bowed cymbals, bowed music stands, and laptop; Amplified/bowed acoustic guitar; Dumbek with processed bass-resonance; A trio for String Bass accompanied by 2 electric basses; and a stand-up comdey opening act! Don't miss this, email for location and time details.

3/26/08 - Roosevelt University Student Composition Concert

The SEMC Trio performing Niege de Janvier by Baxter, and This Earth of Ours, This Sky-Roofed World, This Vail of Tears by Malmquist.