American Composers Orchestra (October 16)

October 16
Attention Composers!

We are pleased to open the American Composers Orchestra’s 2017-18 applications for the Underwood New Music Readings and EarShot orchestra residencies. If you have an orchestral composition that has not been performed, and your works have not been performed by 2 or more professional orchestras in your career thus far, we want to hear from you.

Application Receipt Deadline:
October 16, 2017, 5:00pm EST

Composer Notification:
December 15, 2017 for Charlotte and Fort Wayne
January 15, 2018 for Jacksonville and Underwood

2017-18 Residencies:
February 5-8, 2018 Fort Wayne Philharmonic (Fort Wayne, IN)
February 27-March 2, 2018 Charlotte Symphony (Charlotte, NC)
April 17-20, 2018 Jacksonville Symphony (Jacksonville, FL)
June 21-23, 2018 American Composers Orchestra (New York, NY)

“The opportunities that this organization gives to composers across the country are unique and a major highlight in our careers.”

– Carlos Simon,
2016 Underwood New Music Reading composer

This program offers:
•    Your piece rehearsed and performed by a professional orchestra
•    An archival recording of the performance
•    Mentor composers throughout the residency to guide the process and offer feedback
•    Professional development seminars and networking opportunities
•    National exposure supported by ACO partners New Music USA, American Composers Forum and the League of American Orchestras
•    Travel and accommodations

We encourage composers of all backgrounds to apply and are interested in supporting voices underrepresented in the orchestral repertoire today.

Click here for more information and to apply before October 16, 2017.