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 […]
American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to present an online artist talk between composer and DJ King Britt and composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey. The two artists will discuss their creative process, reflect on their artistic influences, and share recent work. FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE RESERVE ONE SPOT PER HOUSEHOLD. […]
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 ACF-LA and flautist Mansi Shah in a conversation inspired by the Instagram she runs, "The Colors of Classical Music," which shares BIPOC music stories to move toward a more inclusive, representative, and equitable future. Hear her story and explore how digital platforms present opportunities to move past traditional music barriers. Held via Zoom on […]
Celebrate AACM's 55th Anniversary at the 21st Annual Englewood Jazz Festival in a virtual environment. This performance will feature ACF | connect partner organization members Earnest Dawkins, Taalib Din Ziyad, Alexis Lombre, Steve Berry, Pharez Whitted, Micah Collier, Isaiah Spencer, and a very special guest. Enjoy this special performance from 3:00 to 3:45 PM Central […]
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 […]
ACF is in the process of crafting our Statement of Commitment to Racial Equity, a process that began over a year ago. As we value transparency and an open, inclusive process, we have invited stakeholders in our ecosystem to review the document from time to time for feedback. As a continuation of this partnership with […]