Molly is a soloist and section leader with Laude and Cathedral Choir at The Cathedral at First Congregational Church of LA for their annual magical Christmas Eve services. These are free and open to all in person, and are also available to stream live online via YouTube!
More info HERE

Molly is one of the soprano soloists and is a section leader with Laude and Cathedral Choir at The Cathedral at First Congregational Church of LA for their Christmas concert of Handel's "Messiah" Part 1 on December 15. All performances are free and open to all in person, and are also available to stream live online via YouTube!

More info HERE

Molly performs multiple solo roles in three new opera scenes as part of Overtone Industries’ Original Vision.

Join us Saturday December 7th at 7:30 at Teatro Frida Kahlo for the fourth interation of Overtone Industries' ground-breaking Original Vision Development Program.

Directed by O-Lan Jones and music directed by Fahad Siadat, Original Vision IV: the Deeps include scenes from operas in development by Brian Gyamfi & Collin Kemeny, Ruth Margraff & Richard Marriot, and Pedro Pascoali.

Featured musicians include Molly Pease, Scott Graff, Chohi Kim, Kion Heidari, and Brightwork newmusic.

A panel discussion will follow . Works showcased include:

THE ANTS ARE ILLUMINATED by Brian Gyamfi & Collin Kemeny

A group of spirits connect with a street performer in Los Angeles. They find themselves locked in a city of capitalism, dependent on Calypso, a street magician who wants to use her magic to help them return home.

The Fishermen by Pedro Pascoali features two very different, very hungry fishermen friends. They are visited by a Creature bringing unexpected abundance. 

BAYAHA (danger) by Ruth Margraff & Richard Marriot is a new myth about two sisters who have drifted apart as glaciers melt, one to the South and one to the North—and a wayfarer who descends to the depths to comb the sister’s hair free of the pollution that has gathered in it.

Molly joins friend and collaborator Fahad Siadat as we improvise with voice and electronics in his series Living Meditation Project: An Ecstatic Listening Soundbath at The Philosophical Research Society.

This one hour event is one-part deep listening soundbath and one-part ecstatic meditation. This event is part of an on-going exploration of the intersection between creative and spiritual practices with composer/performer Fahad Siadat who will be joined by guest vocalist Molly Pease. During the event, the artists will employ musical tools including musical drones, rhythmic patterning, and free improvisation to induce a trance / transcendental space for listeners.

Attendees are invited to bring their voices and/or instruments and actively participate as players or just enjoy the sounds and bliss out.

Ticket price: $15 suggested donation (in person only)

Molly sings with HEX as they perform an immersive version of Stockhausen’s “Stimmung” at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA as part of Wild Up’s “Democracy Sessions”.

A reimagined performance of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Stimmung, expanded with ritualistic elements and layers of live electronics by vocal ensemble HEX. Stimmung (“tuning” in German), explores harmony and the communal experience of making music to understand the vital and deeper social and political meanings and implications of sound and tuning.

Before the performance, the audience is welcomed into a participatory workshop of the score, revealing the process for developing the score and tuning into each other.

Highways Performance Space Presents

Future Travel

David Rosenboom with HEX Trio: Molly Pease, Fahad Siadat & Scott Graff

In our age of technologically induced cognitive somnambulism, the abandonment of conscious awareness to the techno-social networks of the synthetic infosphere, Future Travel is about the poiesis of a positive possible, affirming the power of creative assertion and proactive being, no matter the presence and stresses of global uncertainties.

This performance celebrates the expanded reissue of composer-performer David Rosenboom’s classic 1981 journey in sonic imagery, Future Travel, with new music derived from it and performed in combination with his latest score for creative singers, Is Existence Is. The original narrative of Future Travel imagines a spirit being representing the first awareness of a new form of consciousness to which humans evolved after becoming aware of the unstoppable momentum of the course which they had set and the unlikelihood of their surviving. Collaborating with Rosenboom, a scintillating, electrified HEX Trio unfolds this narrative in a dialogue among three personas of the spirit being, interwoven with a seldom-seen film made to accompany the dialogue in 1981 in collaboration with legendary experimental filmmaker, George Manupelli. Future Travel is also the first major composition created with Touché, a radical approach to an electronic keyboard instrument resulting from a 1979-80 design collaboration of Rosenboom with Donald Buchla. A software-based successor called Touché II is heard in this concert. In combination, Is Existence Is arises from reflections on facts and philosophies of existence: concurrent complexities linking inside with outside; places, locations and times of individual and other; and the resplendent emergence of pure spirit. Text modules, images, and sounds combine and recombine like philosophical DNA, as the HEX Trio navigates many possible pathways through notated materials, while their resplendent voices activate banks of ringing electronic resonators tuned to the work’s unique harmonic architecture.

Highways Performance Space Presents

Future Travel

David Rosenboom with HEX Trio: Molly Pease, Fahad Siadat & Scott Graff

In our age of technologically induced cognitive somnambulism, the abandonment of conscious awareness to the techno-social networks of the synthetic infosphere, Future Travel is about the poiesis of a positive possible, affirming the power of creative assertion and proactive being, no matter the presence and stresses of global uncertainties.

This performance celebrates the expanded reissue of composer-performer David Rosenboom’s classic 1981 journey in sonic imagery, Future Travel, with new music derived from it and performed in combination with his latest score for creative singers, Is Existence Is. The original narrative of Future Travel imagines a spirit being representing the first awareness of a new form of consciousness to which humans evolved after becoming aware of the unstoppable momentum of the course which they had set and the unlikelihood of their surviving. Collaborating with Rosenboom, a scintillating, electrified HEX Trio unfolds this narrative in a dialogue among three personas of the spirit being, interwoven with a seldom-seen film made to accompany the dialogue in 1981 in collaboration with legendary experimental filmmaker, George Manupelli. Future Travel is also the first major composition created with Touché, a radical approach to an electronic keyboard instrument resulting from a 1979-80 design collaboration of Rosenboom with Donald Buchla. A software-based successor called Touché II is heard in this concert. In combination, Is Existence Is arises from reflections on facts and philosophies of existence: concurrent complexities linking inside with outside; places, locations and times of individual and other; and the resplendent emergence of pure spirit. Text modules, images, and sounds combine and recombine like philosophical DNA, as the HEX Trio navigates many possible pathways through notated materials, while their resplendent voices activate banks of ringing electronic resonators tuned to the work’s unique harmonic architecture.

Molly sings Soprano with LA Master Chorale in this Dia de los Muertos concert with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Gustavo Dudamel leads a festive exploration of Latin American music for Día de los Muertos with Villa-Lobos’ progressive tour de force and Gabriela Ortiz’s 2019 Yanga. Her work for orchestra, chorus, and percussion ensemble is characterized by its use of African instruments and colorful, multilayered rhythms. Ortiz says, “[Yanga] speaks to the greatness of humanity when in search of equality and the universal right to enjoy freedom to the fullest.” Revueltas’ film score La noche de los Mayas digs deeper into Mexico’s ancient culture brought into conversation with the modern world, bolting through thunderous, dynamic rhythms and a flute interlude based on a traditional Yucatan evening song. Within the music is what poet Octavio Paz describes as Revueltas’ “deep-felt but also joyful concern for man.”

Molly sings Soprano with LA Master Chorale in this Dia de los Muertos concert with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Gustavo Dudamel leads a festive exploration of Latin American music for Día de los Muertos with Villa-Lobos’ progressive tour de force and Gabriela Ortiz’s 2019 Yanga. Her work for orchestra, chorus, and percussion ensemble is characterized by its use of African instruments and colorful, multilayered rhythms. Ortiz says, “[Yanga] speaks to the greatness of humanity when in search of equality and the universal right to enjoy freedom to the fullest.” Revueltas’ film score La noche de los Mayas digs deeper into Mexico’s ancient culture brought into conversation with the modern world, bolting through thunderous, dynamic rhythms and a flute interlude based on a traditional Yucatan evening song. Within the music is what poet Octavio Paz describes as Revueltas’ “deep-felt but also joyful concern for man.”

Molly sings Soprano with LA Master Chorale in this Dia de los Muertos concert with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Gustavo Dudamel leads a festive exploration of Latin American music for Día de los Muertos with Villa-Lobos’ progressive tour de force and Gabriela Ortiz’s 2019 Yanga. Her work for orchestra, chorus, and percussion ensemble is characterized by its use of African instruments and colorful, multilayered rhythms. Ortiz says, “[Yanga] speaks to the greatness of humanity when in search of equality and the universal right to enjoy freedom to the fullest.” Revueltas’ film score La noche de los Mayas digs deeper into Mexico’s ancient culture brought into conversation with the modern world, bolting through thunderous, dynamic rhythms and a flute interlude based on a traditional Yucatan evening song. Within the music is what poet Octavio Paz describes as Revueltas’ “deep-felt but also joyful concern for man.”

Molly sings solos and Soprano in this fundraiser for experimental theatre company Overtone Industries.

Welcome to Mythical Beasts: an Overtone Industries Fundraiser. Join us at the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles for tacos, drinks, silent auction, and music. Let's come together to support Overtone Industries and the Original Vision development program.

Dine on Chef Ladis' famous tacos! Sip beverage concoctions by the Overtone Industries staff! Bid on fabulous items in our silent auction! And, of course, enjoy live performances by Liz Eldridge, Scott Graff, Kion Heidari, and Molly Pease of compositions by O-Lan Jones, John Ballinger, Maesa Pullman, and a preview from Ruth Margraff and Richard Marriot of this year's Original Vision. More suprises to come - see you there!

A parking lot for the event is located at the corner of Westmoreland Ave. & 8th St.

If you can't make it to the party but you'd still like to support Overtone, please head to overtoneindustries.org/donate. Thank you! 🤍

Molly sings soprano with the vocal ensemble for this MUSE/IQUE concert at Skirball Cultural Center.

MUSE/IQUE Presents "Indivisible: The Glory of Lincoln's Musical Soul"

​In dark and uncertain times, music has always given us the courage of conviction. With his presidency plagued by war and civil unrest, Abraham Lincoln often turned to music for comfort, encouragement, and hope. Though he neither sang nor played an instrument, Lincoln once said: “Listening to melody, every man becomes his own poet, and measures the depth of his own nature.” Join MUSE/IQUE for our invigorating season finale, where we examine the impact of music on Lincoln’s soul. This triumphant performance recognizes the power art has to unite us and inspire us to keep marching forward. 

Ticket info HERE (must be a member to attend)

Molly sings soprano with the vocal ensemble for this MUSE/IQUE concert at Skirball Cultural Center.

MUSE/IQUE Presents "Indivisible: The Glory of Lincoln's Musical Soul"

​In dark and uncertain times, music has always given us the courage of conviction. With his presidency plagued by war and civil unrest, Abraham Lincoln often turned to music for comfort, encouragement, and hope. Though he neither sang nor played an instrument, Lincoln once said: “Listening to melody, every man becomes his own poet, and measures the depth of his own nature.” Join MUSE/IQUE for our invigorating season finale, where we examine the impact of music on Lincoln’s soul. This triumphant performance recognizes the power art has to unite us and inspire us to keep marching forward. 

Ticket info HERE (must be a member to attend)

Molly sings soprano with the vocal ensemble for this MUSE/IQUE concert at The Huntington.

MUSE/IQUE Presents "Indivisible: The Glory of Lincoln's Musical Soul"

​In dark and uncertain times, music has always given us the courage of conviction. With his presidency plagued by war and civil unrest, Abraham Lincoln often turned to music for comfort, encouragement, and hope. Though he neither sang nor played an instrument, Lincoln once said: “Listening to melody, every man becomes his own poet, and measures the depth of his own nature.” Join MUSE/IQUE for our invigorating season finale, where we examine the impact of music on Lincoln’s soul. This triumphant performance recognizes the power art has to unite us and inspire us to keep marching forward. 

Ticket info HERE (must be a member to attend)

Molly sings soprano with the vocal ensemble for this MUSE/IQUE concert at The Huntington.

MUSE/IQUE Presents "Indivisible: The Glory of Lincoln's Musical Soul"

​In dark and uncertain times, music has always given us the courage of conviction. With his presidency plagued by war and civil unrest, Abraham Lincoln often turned to music for comfort, encouragement, and hope. Though he neither sang nor played an instrument, Lincoln once said: “Listening to melody, every man becomes his own poet, and measures the depth of his own nature.” Join MUSE/IQUE for our invigorating season finale, where we examine the impact of music on Lincoln’s soul. This triumphant performance recognizes the power art has to unite us and inspire us to keep marching forward. 

Ticket info HERE (must be a member to attend)

Here's Hoping - September 13

"Here's Hoping", presented by drummer/photographer Pete Agraan, is a pseudo-grad recital, celebration of friendship, and a chance to revive the music of two beloved rock bands. Molly's band ACKLAND will perform both old and new songs, featuring a full rock band, string quartet, and background vocalists. Pete's band Karate Mountain (which originated in the bay area) will perform music from their past albums, all written by keyboardist-physicist Keith Penney. Join us for this magical night of art, friends and music! LA photographer Chris San Nicolas will display his work starting at 5pm before the music begins at 7pm! 

Friday, September 13, 5pm doors open, 7pm music starts!

Tickets are FREE, but donations are encouraged and accepted.

Register HERE!

N.E.O. Voice Festival 2024 ExplOratorio - Uncanny: An Open Letter to AI
Molly is a composer fellow and soloist in this years' N.E.O. Voice Festival.  N.E.O.’s 2024 thematic launch point is "Uncanny: An Open Letter To AI." This program opens a door for us to communicate to sentient AI. Together we will grasp this moment in time to speak with the artist’s voice to the AI artists of the future.

Molly will sing soprano in this performance of Steve Reich's famous Music for 18 Musicians as part of the TAPS Music Festival at The Colburn School.
Tickets available HERE.

Molly plays the lead role “Sue” in this production of Songs and Dances of Imaginary Lands with Overtone Industries as part of OperaFestLA. Tickets available HERE.

This “imaginative,” and “ambitious” (L.A. Times) opera first made its world premiere in a vacant Culver City car dealership in 2010. The 25,000 square-foot establishment served as the only suitable backdrop for Tom and Sue, a couple nearing the end of their lives, to be catapulted into the Lands of their childhood, adolescence and adulthood after falling as victims of Identity Theft at the deepest levels. They visit the Social Services office to find a remedy and are launched separately into these imaginary lands and then brought together. 

The wondrous lands each create a unique world and hold the Indigenous Dances of pivotal moments in each of their lives. Tom and Sue are immediately participants in each dance that holds the essence of that particular time in their lives. After their arduous journey through the 21 lands, they find themselves together again in “The Land With An Answer For Everything” – our own world. This journey celebrates how memories are held in our bodies and feelings, rather than the mental narrative people fall back on to describe their lives. 

The work is a large-scale, collaborative effort,  written by 21 librettists and 11 composers where everyone, the singers, the dancers, and even the audience, is on the move.

Molly sings Soprano and has an original composition featured in this concert with First Congregational church of LA’s professional vocal ensemble Laude as part of Resonance Collective’s Golden Thread Series.

When We Plant Trees celebrates the interconnectedness of humanity and plant life. The June 1st Golden Thread Concert Series event presented by Laude doubles as a fundraising concert for the Cathedral Gardens urban garden initiative. Laude, the resident professional ensemble at FCCLA, will sing the Gardens into being, and invite the broader public to participate. A party of revelry and dancing will round out the evening. Laude’s robust vocal capacity is matched by their well-grooved intimacy as a repertory ensemble and deep stack of solo headliners. Their music inspires, challenges, and invites the listener into contemplation while leading them into places of curiosity and wonder. Molly’s piece “vast blue” will be featured in this concert, along with pieces by other Laude members Sharon Chohi Kim, Fahad Siadat, David Conley, Joanna Wallfisch, and David Harris.

erde dreams uses themes of nature and earthly phenomena to explore issues of mental health. Composer and soprano Molly Pease wlll present new music for voice and electronics, joined by special guests M. A. Tiesenga and Miller Wrenn.

Molly sings Soprano with HEX in this reading of Fahad Siadat's opera "The Moon has Made us Brothers".
More info available HERE.

Molly sings Soprano with L.A. Choral Lab in "Blossom", a cyclical meditation on the mysteries and promises of interconnection. Blossom celebrates the dance of life and how we, like pollen adrift on the wind, intersect paths and find meaning.

Get tickets HERE.

IrelandWeek: Elmear Noones' "Ireland - Where Legend Lives"
Molly sings Soprano in IrelandWeek's concert featuring dramatic songs and stories from contemporary Ireland.
Tickets available HERE.

Molly sings with HEX, the resident vocal ensemble of Hear Now Festival, in the Electroacoustic concert of this years’ festival. They will perform Kion Heidari’s piece “In Waves”, which talks about the cyclical nature of depression, evoked through natural phenomena.

Get tickets HERE

Molly is the vocal soloist in this concert of new music by Sidney Hopson.

Wild Up percussionist, composer, activist, and arts futurist Sidney Hopson builds a multimedia project underscoring his work with refugee musicians in Jordan and Afghanistan. Part concert, part documentary video, part conversation, Through the Looking Glass (World Premiere) shows music as a container for our hopes and histories, the personal and the universal.

Molly is singing in this performance with the Miller Wrenn Large Ensemble.

Open Gate Sunday Evening Series: Miller Wrenn Large Ensemble and Ben Rosenbloom Band

Molly will sing Soprano in this concert of music from the video game NieR: Automata.

AWR Music Productions is proud to partner with legendary video game developer SQUARE ENIX to present a phenomenal multimedia production: ‘NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [the end of data]’.

With symphony orchestra and chorus under the direction of conductor Eric Roth, the performance features the solo vocals of original NieR series singers Emi Evans and J’nique Nicole, as well as a specially created program with HD video projections from NieR series director Yoko Taro and composer Keiichi Okabe.

In addition, the concert features a recorded reading by 2B (voiced by Kira Buckland) and 9S (voiced by Kyle McCarley) in a new episode written by director Yoko Taro.

Immerse yourself in the NieR universe like never before!

Molly is a soloist/performer in Overtone Industries' Original Vision Showcase, performing in three new opera scenes by composer/librettist teams. Tickets available soon - more information HERE.