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 […]

MAY 31: Innova Release: Lisa Mezzacappa | 'The Electronic Lover'   The Electronic Lover is uniquely of the Bay Area in its artistic personality, the individuals involved as performers and collaborators, and the presenting partners who have collaborated with me along the way (Berkeley Art Museum, Paul Dresher Ensemble, Center for New Music, Litquake, East […]

MAY 31: Innova Release: Jeff Myers | Requiem PART I: GRIEVING I. Kyrie eleison II. Nay, Lord, not thus (Oscar Wilde) III. Nebeltag (Frida Schanz) IV. Di me non pianger tu (Petrarch) V. Momento Mori PART II: DYING VI. Christe eleison VII. Pagtulog na, Nene (Philippine traditional) VIII. Go and Die (Rumi) IX. Kyrie eleison […]

"At 250, What is American Music Anyway? Friday, June 7, 2024 3:30 PM  4:30 PM CST Facilitator(s): Elizabeth Blaufox, Director of Promotion, Boosey & Hawkes; Alecia Lawyer, Founder, Artistic Director, and Principal Oboist, ROCO; Vanessa Rose, Executive Director, American Composers Forum; Nina Shekhar, Composer, Mannes School of Music (The New School), Princeton University; and Curtis Stewart, […]

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 […]