Some of the groups, artists, and projects, that Ira plays cello with include:
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Ira has played cello with singer-songwriter Ally Subak since 2010,  playing all over Chicago and in other Midwestern towns. They regularly co-write their songs together, and are known for not just their sensitivity; but their innovative approach to arrangement, form, and tonality.

You can find more on their Facebook and their Bandcamp.
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Ira composed and performed an all-original solo cello score for a production of Vanya by Sam Holcroft. Directed by Claire Redfield, this rewrite of Chekhov's classic was performed as a promenade in Chicago's historic Stan Mansion over six nights in April 2013.
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Ira has collaborated with the Laboratory Dancers since 2010. His original cello recordings have been featured extensively in multiple full-length dance concerts, notably in No News (2011), Experiment # 3.5 (2011), and Runt Pulse (2012). He has also performed live with the company dozens of times, and accompanied the company's weekly class for three years.