The next generation of new music may have found a niche in Brookline. Two years ago Ken Radnofsky, then associate director at the Community Music Center of Boston, approached pianist Sarah bob about starting a music series of her own. A New England Conservatory graduate and chamber musician and teacher in Greater Boston, Bob organized the first concert a few months later by contacting musicians she knows.

Now, following Bob's move to Brookline from the South End in June, her New Gallery Series will soon become its own nonprofit, headquartered at her home on Beacon Street near Cleveland Circle. "People are looking for venues to play this kind of music, but people should be paid," Bob said. "Before the series started, we all knew that the free performances were like free samples for a new product. It's become a worthy product that people know about."

David Lapin, director of the Community Music Center, said he supports Bob's decision to become a nonprofit. "It means we're kind of an incubator for young artists," he said. "The combination of art and music is rare. It has come along considerably."

The series' most recent concert, held Oct. 17 at the Community Music Center, was a mixed program including a traditional piano quartet and a seven-string electronic violin, complete with foot pedal.

Rehearsals are held in the apartment Bob shares with roommate Jeremy Sandmel, who's also on the [New Gallery Concert Series] board. It's located on the top floor of a private home and has high ceilings, a skylight, and excellent acoustics.

"People think new music is agressive, but this is a friendly environment," said Bob. "[The series is] about bringing new music and art out to people who are not necessarily in the field," said Taro Yamashita, a software engineer who serves on the board for the series.

After two years of running the series solo, Bob is relieved to have the help of her friends. "They keep me in check," she said. "I get caught up in the music and the art. It's amazing to have a board after doing this for so long on my own." The series has started to receive invitations to perform at different locations, with an admission price. In addition to asking for audience donations, the group plans to apply for grants from music and visual art foundations.

"It's hard with the way things are in the world. We'll have to re-apply every year," Bob said. "You just go for it. It's what you want. It enhances our lives and expands what we do."