Young Women Composers (YWC) is proud to announce the curation of a dual-streamed, 100% free workshop series that will feature some of the most prominent and exciting voices in new music today. All sessions will take place on Zoom – please register at the event website for each workshop. Our series is divided into two […]
Mexican-born Jewish composer Sergio Barer was a 2019 McKnight Visiting Composer fellow. During his fellowship he created a suite of choral pieces, collectively called The Immigrants. The compositions were inspired by dozens of interviews Sergio conducted with local Mexican families whom he met throughout the Twin Cities. Initially scheduled for premieres in Minnesota in 2020, The Immigrants awaits its first […]
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 […]
Young Women Composers (YWC) is proud to announce the curation of a dual-streamed, 100% free workshop series that will feature some of the most prominent and exciting voices in new music today. All sessions will take place on Zoom – please register at the event website for each workshop. Our series is divided into two […]
As ACF begins a new 5 year strategic plan we will be transitioning our exclusive membership into a more inclusive sharing of resources and expansion of our artists services to support a large and diverse ecosystem. We invite you to contribute to this conversation by participating in Town Halls specific to this transition. The feedback […]
ACF Study Group: Discussion How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi, Part II For our August study group, we will continue discussing antiracism and Ibram X. Kendi's book, "How to Be an Antiracist." Didn't get a chance to read the book? No problem! Watch author Dr. Kendi's recent TED Talk on antiracism here: […]
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 […]
Ars Nova Workshop answered the question, how do you draw a community together and idententify with a place when people are withdrawing and staying at home? Ars Nova rethought how to create a sense of place at The Woodlands by offering a mobile studio, walking tours with original music, and activities like yoga with live music. […]
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 […]
Play On Philly will share the results of their community design sessions which produced two month-long programs - POP Out of the Box and Virtual Summer. Settlement Music School will take participants through the processes of planning, selecting a delivery platform, training faculty, and providing technical support to both teachers and students. FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SPACE […]
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.