# Event Details - **Event Name**: D-Composed Presents: Listening Hours with Joy Guidry - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join D-Composed as they welcome bassoonist and experimental composer Joy Guidry for an evening of listening and conversation.About this EventWe're pleased to invite you to join us at The Land School on Saturday, July 11, from 4 PM to 5 PM, as our creative partner, D-Composed welcomes Joy Guidry for Listening Hours.As a bassoonist, versatile improviser, performance artist, and composer of experimental, daring new works that embody a deep love of storytelling; Joy’s music channels her inner child in honor of her ancestors and predecessors.Throughout this evening, Joy will present selections from her third release, titled Amen, and engage in conversation with D-Composed's own Kori Coleman, further illuminating her distinct practice of arranging, composing, and playing the music shared.*For this program, please be prepared to present your ticket and ID at check-in.Tickets are donation-based, and offered on a pay-what-you-can model. Every dollar directly supports artists and ongoing music programming at The Land School. Space is limited.__________About Joy GuidryJoy Guidry is a bassoonist, versatile improviser, performance artist, and composer of experimental, daring new works that embody a deep love of storytelling; Joy’s music channels her inner child in honor of her ancestors and predecessors. Joy was born in Houston, Texas, into a creative family that has shaped who she is today.Joy is the founder of Jaid Records, which is a record label that focuses on experimental ambient music, free jazz. Jaid Records was founded in October of 2024, and currently has released her third album Titled Five Prayers.Joy has presented her original work at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Park Avenue Armory, Whitney Museum for American Art, Hauser & Wirth, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Cafe Oto, Kraftwerk, The Kitchen, Redcat, among many other venues. She has been commissioned by The National Sawdust, JACK Quartet, Gaudeamus Festival, and the I&I Foundation. Joy has been featured in festivals like Berlin Atonal, La Biennale di Venezia, London jazz Festival, Banlieues Bleues festival, A'Larme Festival, Cologne Jazz Week, Dripping Festival, Big Ears Festival, and many more. Joy Guidry is the winner of the 2021 Berlin Prize for Young Artists. She is currently playing on a Heckel Bassoon number 6101.About D-ComposedHistorians of art and culture may not currently take into full account that Black culture and creativity are a part of every musical institution's foundation that we currently see today. , a Black chamber music collective, exists to ensure that we never forget it. Led by their mission to uplift and empower society through the music of Black composers, this Chicago-based creative incubator serves as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting to the future of representation, music-centered experiences, and the communal power of Black composers and their lasting impact. For this collective, music evolves entertainment becoming a storytelling tool that educates and inspires.D–COMPOSED /DEE-KUHM-POHZD/ – ADVERB - Our creative process that involves the breaking down of preconceived notions, barriers, and opinions of what people think classical music should be to re-writing our own narrative to reflect what the classical world could be.In Fall of 2025, D-Composed was named one of the inaugural creative partners-in-residence at Rebuild and Theaster Gates' latest space-based, land-art project, The Land School.About The Land SchoolThe Land School, a new pedagogical platform at the site of the former St. Laurence Elementary School, proposes a radical model of artistic experimentation and archival stewardship, providing space, time, access, collaborative inquiry, process-driven programming, and performance, all led by an intergenerational cohort of artists, archivists, scholars, craftspeople, cultural workers, and creative organizations invested in culture as a service.The Land School's Policies and Protocol:Upon arrival, please enter the building at the entrance on S. Dorchester Ave.Ride sharing is encouraged as parking is limited. Please be sure to not block the entrances and exits of our neighbors.Firearms on the premises are strictly prohibited.No smoking, vaping or incense is permitted inside.No pets are allowed.No professional photo/video equipment allowed unless preapproved by Rebuild.Please be mindful of your neighbors by respecting their personal space and bodily autonomy.No violence - verbal or physical - will be tolerated. Any attendee creating an unsafe environment will be removed from the premises immediately, at the discretion of the Rebuild staff.We take the safety our all of our guests seriously. If any guest is found violating these protocols, they may be escorted off the property immediately and will not be welcome to return.Notice of Photography and VideographyBy entering The Land School, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or videotaped. Images and recordings may be used for promotional, archival, or other purposes by the organizers. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.We look forward to welcoming you! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/d-composed-presents-listening-hours-with-joy-guidry/100001992071940800 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, music, entertainment, storytelling, it, fine-arts, nonprofit, live-music, jazz, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-11T20:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: The Land School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Land School - **lat**: 41.7639368 - **long**: -87.591808 - **full address**: The Land School, 7200 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: D-Composed Presents: Listening Hours with Joy Guidry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/80c6f7a2f9799252d0823a5426f5ffa36261f721a203dfbfc5bd5edd15af21c2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1782542836 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is D-Composed Presents: Listening Hours with Joy Guidry being held? - **A:** D-Composed Presents: Listening Hours with Joy Guidry takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Land School, 7200 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing D-Composed Presents: Listening Hours with Joy Guidry? - **A:** D-Composed Presents: Listening Hours with Joy Guidry is organized by Rebuild Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** D-Composed Presents: Listening Hours with Joy Guidry is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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