MISSION-DRIVEN MUSIC PROGRAMS
Comprised of some of Oregon's most talented performers, this flexible chamber music ensemble promotes living composers and introduces audiences to new music being made both locally and globally with its uniquely relevant Annual Concert Series. The group educates and trains the next generation of young composers by way of the Young Composers Project. As a public advocate for global peace and equity, Fear No Music leverages its platforms for healing, activism and social justice.
Fear No Music is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
A Look Into A Recent Program
“The musicians that comprise Fear No Music are all individually committed to social justice, and the recent years of national unrest have amplified that passion. As an organization, we find ourselves compelled to leverage our talent and public identity to shine a light on the stories of those who are misunderstood or suffering hardship. Additionally, in presenting music that takes a stance, we aim to demonstrate without a doubt the relevance, power and importance of music at a time when it too is facing adversity by way of cuts in education and funding.”
- Kenji Bunch, Artistic Director
What People Are Saying
“People have a tendency to think that the outpouring of hate we're experiencing today is new. But the sad truth is that Oregon's history of hate goes back to its founding over 150 years ago... When we gather together to remember and to mourn these kinds of tragedies, we build community and resilience. Art as a vehicle for that kind of gathering is particularly powerful for opening the hearts, inspiring the soul and creating hope. Portland United Against Hate is honored to partner with Fear No Music in recognition of the vital contribution this event is making in creating the world we both envision.”
— Rabbi Debra Kolodny, Program Director, Portland United Against Hate
“Fear No Music’s husband-and-wife leadership team — Artistic Director Kenji Bunch and Executive Director Monica Ohuchi — have spent the past five years making FNM the best kind of Portland hybrid: a classical ensemble with unimpeachable performance credentials, a love for local and contemporary composers, and a mature sense of social justice and responsibility.”
— Oregon ArtsWatch
“Fear No Music has been delivering brilliant musical experiences to Portland for over 25 years, and tonight this classically trained collective offers a program of fresh compositions responding to last year's senate confirmation hearings that elevated the dishonorable Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court… Come give witness to the power of creative transmutation as some of this town's finest musicians turn national heartache into unadulterated hope.”
— Portland Mercury
Recent Partners
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