The Progression Ensemble consists of video artist Shawn Lawson, vocalist Dale Marie Hoagland, cellist Michael Gilbert Ronstadt, guitarist Eric Despard and accordionist Rocco Anthony Jerry. The group specializes in contemporary classical music and has collaborated with some of America’s and Europe’s leading composers. Internationally-acclaimed video artist Shawn Lawson live codes real time computer graphics which is an integral part of each performance. The Progression Ensemble shows are a one-of-a-kind multi-media event.