Leanne is performing as part of Masti World Music Ensemble, playing Arabic and Eastern European inspired selections with Bob Accurso, Gary Rutkowski, and Steve Solook percussion and Brian DeJesus, bass

Creative Music Group has our monthly gathering. Open to musicians of all levels to explore your own music through group improvisation

I'll be playing viola and loops for the Minuets and Mimosas series at Duende.

I'll be playing with Masti World Music Ensemble in a concert in the park!

Leanne plays with Masti World Music Ensemble at Duende

UB Creative Music Gathering, facilitated by Leanne Darling is open to musicians of all abilities. For more info visit https://www.meetup.com/buffalo-creative-music-group/

Leanne will be playing as part of the Slee Sinfonietta in a program by UB composers

All are welcome to create music together. Join us for snacks and jamming.

Leanne plays Middle Eastern and World music with the Masti Ensemble : Bob Accurso, malet kat and percussion, Brian DeJesus, bass, Gary Rutkowski, percussion and Steve Solook percussion. Friday February 28th, 8pm, doors 7pm. $10, 21+ with ID.

Leanne plays viola and loops on the sculpture terrace as part of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum First Fridays. Event is free.

I'm playing a short set at 6:30 as part of Arts in the Open, a showcase of artists from the Arts, Theater, Dance and Music Departments. The event lasts from 5-7:30pm.

I'll be playing principal viola with the Camerata di Sant'Antonio on Sunday at 7pm.The program features William Alwyn’s rhapsodic Autumn Legend and Sarasate's Romanza Andaluza. After intermission, we top off the evening with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s absolutely gorgeous Souvenir de Florence. Plenty of off-street parking. Admission $22 or by subscription. Free for ages 17 and under or with an Arts Access Pass ( available at https://www.arts-access.org/apply-online ).

Our next gathering is on Sunday September 22nd from 3:30pm-5:30pm at 292 Summer St. Some of the instruments we have available: baby grand piano various stringed instruments (lyres, zithers, types of guitars) lots of hand percussion (djembes, hand drums, shakers, bells etc.) Again we start with tea and snacks and then music making. Bring your instrument, bring a friend, bring $10-15 if you can. All levels are welcome to explore music creatively. The session is facilitated, but there's lots of room to try different things.

Buffalo Creative Music Group is committed to providing a safe, fun, judgement free place for making music of all genres.

A light hearted Buffalo baroque ensemble comprised of Sarah Cole (violin), Leanne Darling (viola) David Abbott (bass viol), Alex Hamilton, (Traverso/continuo organ), Rolland Hayes (Theorbo) We will be playing quartets by Johann Joachim Quantz and Jenkins!

Leanne plays viola and loops at Buffalo AKG Art Museum as part of M&T First Fridays

Leanne plays with UB Choro Ensemble as part of UB's Concert for the Community.

Leanne plays with Bob Accurso and the Masti World Music Ensemble at Temple Shir Shalom

Leanne hosts the Buffalo Creative Music Group gathering. All are welcome to participate. Go to https://www.meetup.com/buffalo-creative-music-group/events/300371332/ for more details!

Leanne plays under the direction of Stephen Guerra as part of the UB Choro Ensemble in the UB Guitar Studio Concert.

Buffalo Creative Music Group is a group founded by Leanne Darling that is dedicated to exploring improvised music as a form of self expression, creating community through music. Using activities inspired by the organization Music for People (https://www.musicforpeople.org/wp/). There will be food and drink beforehand - $10-15 donation suggested to cover costs. We'll explore melody, rhythmic feel, ensemble playing and exploration of styles and harmonies using simple fun exercises and forms. Lots of jamming and musical fun will be had by all!