Week of Events
AURA: ONE ON ONE
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 […]
Lunchtime Concert Series – Autumn 2020 features black composers
Lunchtime Concert Series – Autumn 2020 features black composers
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 […]
QLXS 2020 Webinar: Discussing Latinos In Classical Music
QLXS 2020 Webinar: Discussing Latinos In Classical Music
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 […]
Orchestra Musicians Roundtable at ACF
Orchestra Musicians Roundtable at ACF
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, […]
ACF Study Group: Tiffany Cross’ Say It Louder! with Patrik Henry Bass
ACF Study Group: Tiffany Cross’ Say It Louder! with Patrik Henry Bass
In October, ACF’s Racial Equity Study Group will feature Tiffany Cross’ new book Say It Louder! Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy in a discussion with the book’s editor, Patrik Henry Bass, Senior Editor, Amistad at HarperCollins Publishers. Say It Louder! is Tiffany Cross’ explosive examination of how America’s composition was designed to exclude Black voters, but […]
Understanding Intersectionality: UNEVEN MEASURES Roundtable Series
Understanding Intersectionality: UNEVEN MEASURES Roundtable Series
This month, I CARE IF YOU LISTEN and American Composers Forum will host a series of Zoom roundtable discussions on gender equity in the contemporary arts as part of our shared UNEVEN MEASURES series. Through interviews, collaborative essays, artist-curated playlists, and live discussions, UNEVEN MEASURES marks the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th […]
Alphabet, Grammar, Litany, Macle
Alphabet, Grammar, Litany, Macle
Ekmeles returns to live-streaming with another free event creatively mixing live and pre-recorded elements. The performance will go live on October 16th at 7PM CDT / 8PM ET, and will stay online for a week following. Charlotte Mundy and Elisa Sutherland will perform a work of Saariaho with both live and pre-recorded video elements; Steven […]
Music in Bloom 2020 Virtual Festival
Music in Bloom 2020 Virtual Festival
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 […]
How Music is Made ONLINE
How Music is Made ONLINE
In our How Music is Made ONLINE series, our hosts—some of contemporary music’s most inspired personalities—share their insight into a personal favorite piece of music with you, followed by a performance by the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players. Select your favorite beverage, turn up your best speakers, relax, and enjoy the company and music of the […]
Compose With Me: A Marathon for Beirut
Compose With Me: A Marathon for Beirut
"Compose With Me: A Marathon for Beirut" is a 12-hour livestream fundraiser to raise money for LGBTQ+ & Migrant Worker communities in Beirut, two groups who are most likely to be neglected for aid. Throughout the day on Saturday, October 17 at 8am CDT / 9am EDT, and with the help of their musical community […]
Morris Museum’s Lot of Strings Music Festival
Morris Museum’s Lot of Strings Music Festival
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 […]
Bang on a Can Marathon Live Online
Bang on a Can Marathon Live Online
SIX NONSTOP HOURS OF LIVE STREAMING MUSIC! On Saturday, October 18 from 2pm - 8pm CDT / 3pm - 9pm EDT, Bang on a Can re-ignites with 6 hours of nonconformist, noncommercial, boundary-smashing music. Kick off is at 2pm/3pm with a special birthday tribute to master composer George Crumb (91 years young!) and close off with a […]
RIGHTFULLY HERS Concert
RIGHTFULLY HERS Concert
Join VocalEssence for a special online musical event to commemorate the passing of the 19th Amendment—a critical milestone in the centuries-long struggle to let the voices of women be heard. VocalEssence lifts up those voices through music composed by women from the past 100 years—including Mabel Daniels, Alice Parker, Rosephanye Powell, and Jocelyn Hagen—who took the risk and shared their dreams. Guiding us on the journey will be acclaimed actor Sally Wingert and […]