Present Music, Milwaukee's internationally acclaimed new music ensemble, performs, records, and commissions the music of living composers. Since 1982 it has worked closely with many of the world's most exciting composers, has toured throughout theUnited States and internationally, and can be heard on nine compact disc recordings. Under the artistic leadership of Kevin Stalheim, Present Music programs have been described as "crackling with wit and intelligence," "wildly varied,""fun," and "unpredictable."