• 2024 ACF | create Info Session 2

    Via Zoom

    Session 2: Thursday, March 7th – 5:30-6:30 PM Central Time Topic: we will examine previous awardees’ applications as case studies. ACF staff will offer two 60-minute information sessions for the 2024 ACF | create program online to review the application process. During these sessions, there will be time to ask questions about the application process and its […]

  • ACF Co-Commission featuring Joel Thompson with the NY Phil

    Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States

    ACF is proud to commission a new orchestral work by Joel Thompson with partners New York Philharmonic (Jaap van Zweden, Music Director), Atlanta Symphony (Nathalie Stutzmann, Music Director), the Aspen Music Festival and School (Robert Spano, Music Director), and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Ann-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director). American Composers Forum support is made possible […]

  • ACF Co-Commission featuring Joel Thompson with the NY Phil

    Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States

    ACF is proud to commission a new orchestral work by Joel Thompson with partners New York Philharmonic (Jaap van Zweden, Music Director), Atlanta Symphony (Nathalie Stutzmann, Music Director), the Aspen Music Festival and School (Robert Spano, Music Director), and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Ann-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director). American Composers Forum support is made possible […]

  • ACF Co-Commission featuring Joel Thompson with the NY Phil

    Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States

    ACF is proud to commission a new orchestral work by Joel Thompson with partners New York Philharmonic (Jaap van Zweden, Music Director), Atlanta Symphony (Nathalie Stutzmann, Music Director), the Aspen Music Festival and School (Robert Spano, Music Director), and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Ann-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director). American Composers Forum support is made possible […]

  • ACF “Composing Inclusion” premieres with NY Philharmonic and The Juilliard School Preparatory Division

    Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States

    American Composers Forum (ACF), in partnership with The Juilliard School’s Preparatory Division and the New York Philharmonic, is returning for another “Composing Inclusion” concert, a co-commission that brings together multiple generations, musical levels, perspectives, and community members in the creation and performance of new music. Featuring students from the Juilliard Preparatory Division, this concert will […]

  • ACF Co-Commission featuring Joel Thompson with the Atlanta Symphony

    Atlanta Symphony Hall & Box Office 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    ACF is proud to commission a new orchestral work by Joel Thompson with partners New York Philharmonic (Jaap van Zweden, Music Director), Atlanta Symphony (Nathalie Stutzmann, Music Director), the Aspen Music Festival and School (Robert Spano, Music Director), and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Ann-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director). American Composers Forum support is made possible […]

  • ACF Co-Commission featuring Joel Thompson with the Atlanta Symphony

    Atlanta Symphony Hall & Box Office 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    ACF is proud to commission a new orchestral work by Joel Thompson with partners New York Philharmonic (Jaap van Zweden, Music Director), Atlanta Symphony (Nathalie Stutzmann, Music Director), the Aspen Music Festival and School (Robert Spano, Music Director), and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Ann-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director). American Composers Forum support is made possible […]

  • “Composing Inclusion” Chamber Music Premieres

    Bruno Walter Orchestral Studio 155 W. 65th St., New York, NY, United States

    American Composers Forum (ACF), in partnership with The Juilliard School’s Preparatory Division and the New York Philharmonic, is returning for another “Composing Inclusion” concert, a co-commission that brings together multiple generations, musical levels, perspectives, and community members in the creation and performance of new music. This program is powered by a grant from the Sphinx […]

  • ACF Webinar | Using Digital Spaces to Connect With Your Local Communities w/ Dana Sikkila

    Via Zoom

    Using Digital Spaces to Connect With Your Local Communities Thursday, Jun. 6, 2024, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST Featured Speakers: Dana Sikkila Regardless of what stage of your career you may be in, connecting with your local community is essential. This webinar will explore how to leverage digital platforms and spaces to build connections […]

  • ACF Co-Commission featuring Joel Thompson @ the Aspen Music Festival

    Klein Music Tent 960 N 3rd Street, Aspen, CO, United States

    ACF is proud to commission a new orchestral work by Joel Thompson with partners New York Philharmonic (Jaap van Zweden, Music Director), Atlanta Symphony (Nathalie Stutzmann, Music Director), the Aspen Music Festival and School (Robert Spano, Music Director), and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Ann-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director). American Composers Forum support is made possible […]

    $45 – $92
  • Composer Fair – Choral Carnival | Sponsored by the American Composers Forum

    Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Composer Fair – Choral Carnival Sponsored by the American Composers Forum Date: Friday, July  12  Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Minneapolis Convention Center Lobby, outside Ballroom A After a successful launch last year, ACF is excited to partner with the GALA Choruses for their Composers Fair, which is a part of their GALA Choruses 2024 […]

    There is no cost for composers to participate, but space is limited so register now to reserve a table space!
  • Dialogues Series: ACF 2024 McKnight Fellows Showcase

    Luminary Arts Center 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    American Composers Forum and Composers Now present an evening of music and conversation featuring three of ACF's 2024 McKnight Composer Fellows: IOSIS (Alex Bissen), Leyna Marika Papach, and Sivan Cohen Elias. Launched in 2015 by Composers Now, "Dialogues" offers a forum for the meaningful exchange of ideas between composers, performers, and audiences. The panel discussion […]