As we composers continue to ponder the relevance and utility of ‘new’ music in today’s mercurial world, a number of forums and pathways have presented themselves for the performance and dissemination of our work. Performances now take place frequently in less formal venues: clubs, salons, galleries, etc.
Recently, the American Composers Forum teamed up with MakeMusic, Inc., creators of Finale®, the industry standard in musical notation software, and the acclaimed new music ensemble, eighth blackbird, to hold the first-ever Finale® National Composition Contest. The purpose of the competition was to promote new chamber music and provide a valuable opportunity for composers of all ages and backgrounds.
Renowned choral music composer Alice Parker recently teamed up with Amherst Regional Middle School choir to write a piece inspired by the young choral group for the ACF ChoralQuest™ program.
Energetic composer Christopher Theofanidis recently joined forces with the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School of New Haven, Connecticut to write a piece for the ACF'sBandQuest® program.
As we composers continue to ponder the relevance and utility of ‘new’ music in today’s mercurial world, a number of forums and pathways have presented themselves for the performance and dissemination of our work. Performances now take place frequently in less formal venues: clubs, salons, galleries, etc.
Renowned choral music composer Alice Parker recently teamed up with Amherst Regional Middle School choir to write a piece inspired by the young choral group for the ACF 
Energetic composer 
National Performing Arts Convention