MATRICALIS’ first-ever in-person Momference - a gathering for artist-mothers, people interested in potentially becoming mothers/parents, and allies to connect, share, listen to music, and celebrate. (*nb the performance and last panel might be most interesting for allies) - will feature CMC/Columbia Music Faculty Member Zosha Di Castri and Columbia Music DMA and former CMC TA Fjóla Evans.
NYU Department of Music (FAS) – steps from Washington Square Park
Sunday, November 2, 2025
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (drop in for a session, the show, or stay the whole day!)
***Register and RSVP here, asap***
Schedule:
11:00-11:45 Welcome Reception/Social (bagels, coffee)
11:45-12:30 Panel Session 1 - CARING FOR BABY & CHILD, LOGISTICS (with panelists Alice Teyssier, Olivia De Prato, Mosa Tsay, Fjóla Evans)
1:15-2:00 Panel Session 2 - SUPPORTING & GROWING YOUR ARTIST SELF (with panelists Allison Loggins-Hull, Candice Hoyes, Clara Latham, Julia Den Boer, Jen Baker)
2:15-3:15 PERFORMANCES (featuring Olivia De Prato with Zosha Di Castri, Candice Hoyes, Erica Ball, Alice Teyssier, Sharon Harms, Fjóla Evans, Jen Baker)
3:15-4:00 Panel Session 3 - FOR THE FAMILY CURIOUS: Q: & A: ASK US ANYTHING (with panelists Zosha Di Castri, Annie Nikunen, Mel Baker, Allison-Loggins Hull)
Matricalis is a project and community hub that reflects on the impact of motherhood on individual musicians. Through podcast episodes, collaborative pieces, and open discussions, Matricalis seeks to tackle one of the final “taboos” in the professional music world. We hope to openly explore the transformative nature of becoming a mother as an artist, considering both the logistical challenges, as well as the profound ways creativity can change, encouraging us towards new ways of thinking and doing.
