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FALL 2003 NEW MUSIC CALENDAR IS HERE!
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For more information contact, Catherine Hedberg at 617-338-4392 or acfb@tbf.org.

NEC WIND ENSEMBLE READS BRYANT, SOUTHWORTH & SUTER

(MAY 2003) For the past four years, the chapter and the New England Conservatory of Music Wind Ensemble have collaborated on reading sessions of new works. Annually, the program provides three to five composers with readings by the ensemble under the baton of Director Charles Peltz, a recording of the session, and mentoring sessions with a senior composer.

On February 27, the latest group of participants heard their works performed by the NEC Wind Ensemble. The session included Stephen Bryant’s "Alchemy in Silent Spaces" for symphonic band, Christine Southworth’s "Play Me" for large ensemble, and Tony Suter’s "Dance (Fragments)" for wind ensemble.

Past participants have received good news as well. Matthew Van Brink (2002) used the reading-session recording of his "Asyndeton" to enter the prestigious 2002 ASCAP/CBDNA Frederick Fennell Prize competition, where he received an honorable mention. Composer Gregory Fritze (2001) used the recording of his "Variaciones Sinfonicas" to secure a performance of the work in Spain.

CATHERINE HEDBERG JOINS BOSTON CHAPTER

(APRIL 2003) The Boston Chapter welcomed Catherine Hedberg aboard as its new chapter assistant. A Boston native, Hedberg comes to the Forum after eight years with The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston. There, she focused on the acquisition of intellectual property rights for various creative projects and developed databases, filing systems, and procedures for dealing with copyright issues. She is also a professional, classical singer and lifelong musician, who enjoys exploring world music and new works by living composers in addition to the standard classical repertoire. She is currently collaborating with composer and pianist Peter J. Hodgson on a recording of his sacred works. The recording is dedicated to peace efforts around the world.



SALON CALL
The ACF-Boston Area Chapter is looking for potential hosts for salons in 2003. Our salons have the objective of bringing composers and performers together in a pleasant evening of new music and socializing. All ACF-BAC members are encouraged to submit pieces for possible programming. Past salons have also included guest speakers such as composers Bernard Rands and John Harbison. If you are interested in hosting one of these events, contact Chapter Director Beth Denisch at (617) 338-4392 or e-mail acfb@tbf.org.