The following Professional Development Webinars are co-presented by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and the American Composers Forum (ACF), and feature panel discussions by esteemed professionals in the industry about topics including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Entrepreneurship and Creating an Ensemble; Film Composition; Fundraising via Supportive Individuals; Programming and Digital Curation; Publishing, Self-Publishing, and Management; Recording Law and Practice; Project Production and Recording; and more. […]

Gateways Music Festival presents a free panel discussion on Black Lives Matter and Classical Music. Moderator Garrett McQueen (ACF Board member) leads a panel of distinguished musicians in a discussion about Black Lives Matter movement and classical music. Panelists include Jessica “Lady Jess” McJunkins, freelance violinist; Ann Hobson Pilot, retired principal harp, Boston Symphony Orchestra; […]

The New Works Commission Composer Sessions is hosted by composer and National Sawdust Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Paola Prestini. Designed for composers and free for all to enjoy, these Sessions provide insights and tools for developing evolving entrepreneurial skills and new ways of thinking. As a part of their New Works Commission, these Sessions are […]

The Composer Roundtable And Happy Hour, hosted by Elliott Miles McKinley, is a place for composers and music makers to chat, talk shop, and exchange ideas. Some music, time permitted, may be shared. Register and join on Zoom on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST. After registering, you will receive […]