Resources
Designed for both music creators and their collaborators, “Anatomy of a Commission” is a digital resource that aims to increase transparency about the commissioning process. Rather than directing a one-size-fits-all approach, “Anatomy of a Commission” supports the dynamic nature of each unique commissioning scenario. “Anatomy of a Commission” offers information,…
This page is part of ACF’s digital media expansion to empower artists, made possible with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Learn more at https://knightfoundation.org/ and follow @knightfdn on social media.
American Composers Forum partners with organizations like American Composers Orchestra and Slam Academy to produce roundtable discussions and practical, advice-oriented webinars for composers and music creators. Dive into our library below to learn about publishing, entrepreneurship, fundraising, contract negotiation, and more!
Overview Fiscal Sponsorship allows ensembles, collectives, or individuals who do not have 501(c)(3) status to raise tax-deductible funds or apply for grants for new music events or projects. American Composers Forum (ACF) serves as the grant applicant on behalf of fiscal sponsorship recipients. Upon the receipt of grants or donations,…
These resources are available to continue an exploration of composing, improvising, and arranging music with your students. If you know of others that may be valuable for us to include on this list, please write to us at programs@composersforum.org! Digital Resources Flat notation software Musescore notation software…
Welcome to the NextNotes Lab Toolkit! Here you’ll find resources to help you create a community of composers/creators, performers, and listeners that are all excited about creating brand new, original music. Whether you make music with your voice, your computer, your instrument, or found objects, and whether you improvise, compose…