ONCE Group

The group was responsible for hosting the ONCE Festival of New Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan, between 1961 and 1966.

It was founded by Ann Arborites Robert Ashley, George Cacioppo, Gordon Mumma, Roger Reynolds and Donald Scavarda.

Composers represented include: Robert Ashley, Pauline Oliveros, David Behrman, George Cacioppo, George Crevoshay, Donald Scavarda, Roger Reynolds, Gordon Mumma, Meredith Monk, Bruce Wise, Robert Sheff (a.k.a.

The festival served as a laboratory for the development of new approaches in both acoustic and electronic music as well as dance, film and multi-media performance.

[2] In November 2010, the University Musical Society and University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance collaborated to present a multi-day festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ONCE Group, entitled ONCE.MORE.

Composer Robert Ashley at a rehearsal of his music at ONCE.MORE, Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 2010.
Composer Robert Ashley at a rehearsal of his music at ONCE.MORE, Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 2010.