SYZYGY is the contemporary music ensemble of the Meadows School of the Arts, directed by George Nickson. It performs new music and music of the recent past with an emphasis on the music of living composers. SYZYGY’s performance events aim to create encounters with contemporary music that are innovative and engaging for diverse audiences. The ensemble’s repertoire includes aggressive programming on many important themes including gender identity, domestic violence, gender roles, human connections, existentialism, and the effects of politics on individuals, among others.