music at the ballet
Pre-Performance lecture with resident composer Katie Jenkins
Join Pointeworks for Music at the Ballet, a pre-performance lecture offering insight into the music behind our Summer 2026 program, Nocturnes.
Led by Composer in Residence Katie Jenkins, this intimate session explores The Elements—a newly commissioned score premiering on June 13. Through live musical excerpts and discussion, audiences will gain insight into the inspirations, structure, and creative process behind the work.
Jenkins will be joined by pianist Joshua Mhoon and violinist Julia Choi, offering a closer look at the themes and motifs woven throughout the score, as well as the collaborative process with choreographer Jacquelyn Long.
Designed to enrich your experience of the performance, this event invites audiences to engage more deeply with the music before seeing it come to life on stage.
Event Times (Two Offerings)
Saturday, June 13
1:00–1:30 PM (prior to 2:00 PM performance)
6:30–7:00 PM (prior to 7:30 PM performance)
Atkinson Room
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Details
Duration: 30 minutes
Free and open to the public
Capacity: 50 guests per session
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Reserved Seating
Pointeworks Ballet Society Members and Patrons receive reserved front seating.
To secure a guaranteed seat, we encourage you to join our Ballet Society in advance.
All other guests are welcome—we recommend arriving early to ensure entry.
What to Expect
Live musical excerpts (piano + violin)
Insight into the composition of The Elements
Discussion of themes, motifs, and structure
Perspective on composer–choreographer collaboration
The artists
Katie Jenkins is a multi-award-winning Welsh composer and music producer based in New York City. Her work spans concert music, film, and interdisciplinary collaborations, with commissions from NASA, the New York Choreographic Institute, New York Fashion Week, and more. Jenkins was recently commissioned by The Juilliard School to compose a full orchestral work to open their 2024–2025 season at Alice Tully Hall, conducted by David Robertson. Most recently, she was commissioned by pianist Chloe Flower and recorded her new work at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Jenkins composed Chasing Shadows for Pointeworks’ second season, which premiered at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City.
Joshua Mhoon, a Young Steinway Artist and Silver Medalist of the inaugural Nina Simone Piano Competition, has captivated audiences around the globe with his expressive artistry and exceptional technique. Rooted in both classical tradition and Black American music, Mhoon has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Musikverein. He is currently studying at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of world-renowned pianists Emanuel Ax and Julian Martin.