
MUSIC ON THE SPECTRUM | EXPLORING THE MATH AND MYSTERY OF AUTISM IN THE ORCHESTRA
Music on the Spectrum | Exploring the Math and Mystery
of Autism in the Orchestra with John Edmonds
Wednesday, APRIL 2, 2025 From 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 P.M.

Spend an evening with Salem composer John Edmonds as he discusses neurodivergence and its influence on the creative process.
Through modern and traditional means, Edmonds writes electronic orchestral fusion in odd and unsettling patterns of meter, melody, and harmony, crafting tensely calibrated Swiss watches of sleight and sound. This rare guided tour, featuring a sampling of recordings and scores, covers some of his favorite tricks and techniques for riding the twists and turns of his restless muse.
About John Edmonds
Edmonds grew up near Los Angeles, where he studied with some of Hollywood’s top recording studio pros at the renowned Grove School of Music. After completing programs in contemporary guitar and composition, he taught and freelanced for a few years before moving on to produce his own works. He also plays the Stick, a fretted tapping instrument with a full orchestral range. Find his music at edmonds.bandcamp.com.

Doors open at 5:45 P.M. and the program will run from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Bush Barn Art Center & Annex
600 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 • 503-581‑2228