Mr. Erb, a distinguished professor emeritus of composition at the Cleveland Institute of Music, was prominent on the avant-garde scene of the 1960s and ?70s.

Rock and techno fans have flocked to this frontier town for a politically-charged music festival this weekend that’s acquired an edge due to the conflict in Georgia.

Other highlights Thursday-Aug. 24 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Great Performances Festival: The Mahler Cycle Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the orchestra bring us the second edition of their ambitious three-year presentation of all nine of Mahlers monumental symphonies. $15-$49; festival passes $29-$129. 817-665-6000; www.fwsymphony.org Sept. 13 Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth The …

One local group of college kids is heading to campus this fall expecting a whole lot of play time. They are teens who spent the summer enrolled in a Berklee music program…

There’s a saying in the music business: If you smile, you can hang awhile. If you pout, you’re out.

MARUDI: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan on Friday night proposed that a sape music academy be set up here to preserve and conserve the traditional music of the Orang Ulu.