The centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment provides an opportunity for the American Composers Forum (ACF) and I CARE IF YOU LISTEN (ICIYL) to celebrate this historic moment while highlighting the complexity of women’s suffrage and exclusion to participation, even in 2020. From August 18 (the ratification date) through the presidential election […]
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 […]
Join acclaimed performer, composer, and producer, Ralph Farris, for a series of timely conversations about the current state of creative collaboration. On Friday October 9th, starting at 9 AM PT / 11 AM CDT, Ralph will lead a series of four Zoom sessions designed to explore how artists of all disciplines can continue to collaborate […]
Great Falls Symphony announces their 100% FREE concert season this year until May 2021. "All of us at the Great Falls Symphony are fully committed to fulfilling our mission to infuse cultural vibrancy into the Great Falls community through transformative music events and education programs." All live performances will be FREE of charge, but need […]
The Music in Bloom 2020 Virtual Festival will present 10 world premiere performances by world-class classical musicians in 4 virtual concerts. The Music in Bloom Festival is taking the concert stage online this October by presenting 4 virtual world premiere performances of works by living composers. The five Music in Bloom solo artists, along with […]
Lot of Strings Music Festival features four of the most exciting and critically acclaimed string quartets over the course of four Thursday evenings atop the Morris Museum’s elevated parking lot. Enjoy the thrill of live music, and stunning sunsets from the comfort of your own socially distant 8’x8’ block. Bring your own chairs and refreshments […]
Celebrate ACF-LA's 20 years with friends and colleagues from our new-music communities. Gather with composers and new music creators in this Zoom celebration where we will spotlight moments from the past, sharing thoughts and thanks. Bring a beverage of your choice to this cocktail hour event to toast ACF-LA and those who have worked toward […]
Sharing music to build bridges between communities. A conversation with the musicians of Maithree and members of the American Composers Forum. ACF Board members Nirmala Rajasekar and V Srinivasan as well as ACF staff Vanessa Rose and Amanda Cook will be featured. Add this Zoom event on Sunday, October 11 at 12pm CDT / 1pm […]
AURA: One on One is a video series featuring performances of exciting solo works by members of AURA Contemporary Ensemble. The music to be performed has been written by some of today’s most innovative composers, who will be interviewed by the performers at the end of each video. Beginning on October 5th, new episodes are presented […]
The University of Liverpool presents some of their very best instrumental tutors performing an exciting range of repertoire in our flagship SSL Studio. The concerts also showcase the continuation and creativity of their partnerships with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Solem Quartet. In celebration of Black History Month this October you can also find […]
A virtual one-hour discussion panel focusing on race equity, inclusion, and diversity in classical music. Free Admission. Quinteto Latino proudly presents a free virtual Quinteto Latino Seminario Webinar on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 12pm - 1pm CDT / 10:00-11:00am PT. The Webinar will feature a comprehensive presentation focusing on the diversity of the United […]
Join ACF and American Composers Orchestra’s first Professional Development Webinar on Wednesday, October 14 at 2pm CDT / 3pm ET! ACO Artistic Director Derek Bermel will facilitate a conversation about new orchestral music and effective collaboration strategies for composers and musicians, including parts writing, email communication, and in-person working sessions. Panelists include: Wayne Dumaine, trumpet, […]