Essay The End of Finale: Reflections and Advice for Composing in a New Era Some words from Carolina Heredia, ACF Director of Programs: The abrupt announcement by MakeMusic to discontinue Finale, a cornerstone in.. 17 Sep 0
Playlist ListN Up Playlist: Ringdown (September 12, 2024) ListN Up playlists are commissioned by American Composers Forum. Artists are selected by ACF staff (including I CARE IF YOU.. 12 Sep 1
Album Tallā Rouge Explore the Viola’s Dynamism and Virtuosity on Debut Album Viola duo Tallā Rouge has it all – a dynamic and diverse repertoire, killer technique, and enough heart to make.. 11 Sep 3
Essay Branding Basics for Artists: Finding Authenticity in Digital Spaces By Christina Jensen and Maya Cassady For many musicians, it can be intimidating to figure out how to use digital platforms.. 10 Sep 0
Album On “Bamako*Chicago Sound System,” Music is a Tool to Remember, Invent, and Sustain Community The story of Bamako*Chicago Sound System (Aug. 23, FPE Records) begins in 2014: flutist-composer Nicole Mitchell and kora player Ballaké.. 5 Sep 1
Interview The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker Challenges Paradigms of Access and Connection Listen to an audio version of this article (7-minute listen) The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker is a self-described new renaissance.. 4 Sep 0
Announcement ACF McKnight 2025 Program Applications Are Now Open American Composers Forum (ACF) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies and McKnight Composer.. 3 Sep 0
Playlist ListN Up Playlist: Jeremiah Chiu (August 29, 2024) ListN Up playlists are commissioned by American Composers Forum. Artists are selected by ACF staff (including I CARE IF YOU.. 29 Aug 1
Interview 5 Questions to Akropolis Reed Quintet This fall, the Detroit-based Akropolis Reed Quintet will enter into its 16th season with all five of its founding members:.. 27 Aug 0
Album Yi-Ting Lu Showcases Technical Mastery and Mercurial Experimentalism on Debut Album I’ve never understood what I’m supposed to do at the beach. Should I swim and embrace frivolity? Should I immerse.. 26 Aug 0
Catalytic Sound Has a Model for Economic Sustainability - Their 2024 Festival Was a Chance to Share it 1