The Joy Of Playing Theremin
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the NYThereminSociety
The NYTS promotes the application of the theremin in arts, music, and education, fostering innovation and community for over 20 years.
Discover The
Theremin
MET Museum Theremin Workshop
Sept 25 2026
Join the NY Theremin Society for a guided workshop and learn to play the theremin in a group setting.
Presented at the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM NY in conjunction with the exhibition Musical Bodies.
Free, though advanced registration is required: RSVP
Science on Hudson
November 12th 2026
Science, Sound, and the Theremin
On Thursday Nov 12, 2026, 7:00PM ET Nevis Laboratories Columbia University welcomes Founder & Creative Director of the NY Theremin Society, Musicologist, Composer and Sound Artist Dorit Chrysler to their public lecture series. Through live performance and discussion, Dorit Chrysler reveals the science behind the theremin. From its invention by physicist Lev Termen in the 1920s to its role in pioneering electronic music, film and experimental art, the theremin offers a unique lens through which to explore the intersection of physics, innovation and musical expression.
Lectures are held at the Nevis Science Center, South Broadway, Irvington NY 10533 directions
2026 UPCOMING NYTS THEREMIN WORKSHOPS and EVENTS
NEW YORK November 26th @WFMU MONTY HALL AvantRadioFestival - Tickets
NEW YORK November 14th @ METROPOLITAN Museum Fifth Avene - REGISTRATION OPEN
NEW YORK September 25th @ METROPOLITAN Museum Fifth Avene - REGISTRATION OPEN
BERLIN June 27th @ SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM BERLIN THEREMIN WORKSHOP 1 hr 11AM
BERLIN June 26th @ SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM BERLIN THEREMIN MASTERCLASS
KAPLANKAYA, TK May 16 @ HARVESTERIES THEREMIN WORKSHOP 1 hr 3.15pm
NEW YORK April 9th @ MAIN DRAG MUSIC THEREMIN WORKSHOP FOR ALL LEVELS 6.30pm
LUCK, TX March 19th @ LUCKReunion held on Willie Nelson’s ranch - in Collaboration w/ CERN
BERLIN March 7 @ SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM BERLIN THEREMIN WORKSHOP 1 hr 11AM
BERLIN March 6 @ SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM BERLIN THEREMIN WORKSHOP 2 hrs 6.30pm
NEW YORK February 14th @ BKLN Clinton Hill LIBRARY MEET THE THEREMIN 2pm FREE
Read the
NY Times Article about the NYTS
“With Slight Of Hand, Sounds That Beguile” by Carolina Abbot Galvao and Vincent Tullo Dec. 1st 2025
Clara Rockmore Interview 1979
“But To Create Music On It - That Is A Very Demanding Art” READ the interview conducted by Laurie Spiegel and Charles Amirkhanian in New York on March 7th, 1979
ALL JAPAN THEREMIN FESTIVAL - Japan’s First THEREMIN FESTIVAL taking place March 28th 2026 in Tokyo
For over 20 years, the New York Theremin Society has shared its distinctive theremin curriculum through programs & workshops worldwide. Contact us, if you wish to learn more about the Theremin.
NYTS at the MET
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent event at The Metropolitan Museum Gallery For Music Instruments December 2025—your enthusiasm made it truly unforgettable! Photos: @RoseMcCallahan
Nov. 20th 2025
BKLN Theremin Workshop
Learn to draw out the mysterious and haunting sounds of the theremin with Thereminist Dorit Chrysler as you explore playing techniques in small groups with 5 Theremin Instruments.
Duration: 1.5 hrs
7pm
20 Years NYTS Pioneerworks Oct.12
Celebrating 20 years of the NYTS at Pioneerworks.org Second Sundays - FREE
Pioneerworks has played a pivotal role in advancing the NYTS program by generously providing residency space since 2013. This support was instrumental in shaping our theremin workshop series, ultimately culminating in a landmark NYTS concert showcasing a 17-piece theremin orchestra. Their contribution has been fundamental to the growth and success of our initiatives. Watch HERE: NYTS PW Workshop
Pioneerworks Oct.12
12 - 1pm: Film Screening Calder Plays Theremin
2 - 4pm: Sounds Of The Future: Open Theremin Studio w/ NYTS members & Mike Buffington RCA
4pm: “Body Frequencies” Sound Sculpture and Performance by sound art pioneer Liz Phillips
5pm: Live Performance Featuring Dorit Chrysler and with visuals of the Optipus Collective
All events at PW Main Hall - DETAILS FREE
Lincoln Center March 8th 2025
Young People’s Concert: The Future Is Female at David Geffen Hall - 1pm Pre-Concert activities include NYTS Theremin Explorations - TICKETS
Switzerland Festival Klangmoorschopfe
September 25 Soundartfestial Klangmoorschopfe: Thank you for taking our theremin workshops to the beautiful Appenzell region of Switzerland. Amidst cows and barns containing sound art installations, visitors from near and far explored Theremin technology.
Stockholm Theremin Workshop May 25
Theory and Praxis of Theremin Applications
During her composer residency at EMS in Stockholm, SWEDEN, Thereminist Dorit Chrysler is hosting a workshop at Rumtiden Idea Lab Närkesgatan 6 X 116 40 Stockholm - 8pm
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Lincoln Center March 8th 2025
In collaboration with the NYPhilharmonics:
Young People’s Concert: The Future Is Female at David Geffen Hall - 1pm - TICKETS
Brooklyn Theremin Master Class Sunday March 23rd
Learn to draw out the mysterious and haunting sounds of the theremin from renowned composer and thereminist Dorit Chrysler as you explore calibration, playing techniques, pitch and volume in small groups with 5 Theremin Instruments. Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: $50.-
Berlin Theremin Workshop March 2nd 2025
In collaboration with Playtronica Berlin Station the NYTS hosts a Theremin Workshop on Sunday, March 2nd at Schwedter Strasse 36A in Berlin Mitte. Suited for beginners and advanced students. Space is limited 5pm Sold Out
7pm Class Added - TICKETS Sold Out
WFMU NJ Theremin Workshop January 31st 2025
The Art of Playing The Theremin with Dorit Chrysler at Monty Hall, NJ 8 pm Sold Out
Switzerland Theremin Workshop September 2025
Soundart Festival KLANGMOOR located in the scenic Appenzell region of Switzerland is featuring NYTS Theremin Workshops at its 2025 edition. DTBA
Metropolitan Museum October 25th & 26th 2024
Theremin Lecture & Concert Presentation at the Metropolitan Museum Musical Instrument Galleries presented by Dorit Chrysler in collaboration with the NYTS
photo: Lucien Samaha
Lucie Rosen Ambassador of the Theremin
Join us June 9th 2024 at CARAMOOR for a talk at 3:30pm–4:15pm / Music Room / When Lucie Rosen Met Theremin: Discovering Caramoor’s Archives with Dorit Chrysler
CALDER PLAYS THEREMIN
NYTS announces its second release: "Calder Plays Theremin" by Dorit Chrysler. This special edition LP includes a foreword by Albert Glinsky and is available at MoMA Stores and Bandcamp. It is co-released by the Fridman Gallery.
Celebrating 100 Years of THEREMIN
THEREMIN100 - Electronic Music Written For Theremin
THEREMIN 100 features original works by 50 THEREMIN ARTISTS FROM 17 COUNTRIES
Available on Bandcamp as Deluxe Vinyl Edition/ CD/Digital ©NYTS 001
Check out partaking artists and follow us on our Theremin100 Youtube Channel
Washington DC Hirschhorn Museum Thereminworkshops
Washington DC, June 2nd SOUNDSCENE Festival invited the NYTS to host Theremin Workshops at the HIRSCHHORN SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM
CALDER PLAYS THEREMIN at the MOMA
The NY Theremin Society presents: CALDER PLAYS THEREMIN by Dorit Chrysler - Sound Installation based on a MoMA Sound Commission. Read more about CALDER PLAYS THEREMIN here. On View at FRIDMAN GALLERY March 9- 23rd 2022