While on sabbatical last fall, Prof. Cubek conducted a concert and led a studio recording session with ensemble Fonema Consort in Chicago. In addition, he spent several weeks in Gothenburg, Sweden working with Dream Orchestra, an organization that offers musical opportunities to migrants, refugees, and other underserved populations.
This spring, Prof. Cubek was invited to conduct Brightworks as part of Los Angeles’ Hear Now new music festival. He also continued his tenure as music director and conductor of the Peninsula Symphony. His contract with this organization was extended until 2028. In addition, he was appointed Conductor’s Advisor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s YOLA program.