Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia moves forward with courage and determination during their season of music and virtual programming. By sharing their five goals they hope to inspire and propel their community of singers and others forward. OperaDelaware focused on what they CAN do and created "Opera in the Outdoors" including "Drive Through Arias" and "Opera Cart" which offers […]
ACF membership is changing, and we’re expanding artist services. Join the discussion to share how this would be helpful to you at our Membership and Artist Services Town Hall.
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra will share how the PYO Music Institute shifted quickly to provide programming and performances in the digital world. They will highlight the opportunities and challenges that arose from providing programming through technology. Wilmington Children's Chorus will share how they found community in a time of uncertainty and used free, engaging, and high-quality resources to keep […]
This is a conversational series with the leaders of several outstanding music organizations representing Black artists. Ashleigh Gordon and Anthony R. Green - the Co-Founders of Castle of our Skins - will hold discussions with an international roster of Black women - the leaders of these music organizations. Tune in on our Facebook homepage for […]
Tempesta di Mare are on a quest to deliver content with artistic merit with early music performers becoming producers, talk show hosts, video editors, and online tech evaluators. They figured out how to host a Watch Party on Vimeo and launched a new online series called Tempesta Talks. They may not have all of the answers, but they […]
Vocalist and National Sawdust Season 5 Artist in Residence Lucy Dhegrae confronted sexual violence squarely and unapologetically in her residency project The Processing Series, which “attempts to shed light on the complex relationship between mind and body” (New York Times). While her final residency performances could not continue in our physical space, National Sawdust is thrilled […]
American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to present "An Introduction to Streaming Live Performance" with composer, technologist, and educator Adam Vidiksis. This free workshop will cover various issues and strategies related to remote concerts, pros & cons of various platforms (Zoom, MIDI networks, SoundJack, livestream, etc.), affordable video and audio hardware, and tips for building […]
SingleCell: Kevin Rhys, keyboard, Derrin Pinto, drums, and Aaron Kerr, electric cello. Special guest: Nathan Hanson. Friday, August 28th, 6-8pm. Outdoor show "under the bridge" at the corner of Hamline Ave. and Hague in St. Paul, just south of Selby. Social distancing rules please! This is a large area, so you can spread out - […]
Aliro Voices will host a live remote performance of Michael Maiorana's new composition Relief, for SATB choir and violin. The performance will be livestreamed on Sunday, August 30th from 7:30pm-8:00pm central time, followed by a short Q+A. Relief is an 8 movement piece with text from a speech by Harry Hopkins, director of the WPA […]
Nearly a year has passed since ACF held its Racial Equity and Inclusion Forum. We look back at the Forum and the work ACF has done over the past year including refining our statement of commitment to racial equity. Come to learn. Come to share.
Niloofar Hadi Sohi principal violist with the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra, formerly with the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, performs new works for viola and piano by young Iranian composers, accompanied by pianist Jordan Buchholtz. The compositions include: From one land to the other/از دیاری به دیاری دیگر (Setareh Shafii Tabatabai) Enticing (Pouria Khadem) A Persian illumination […]
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 […]