Application open for fourth cohort of the Universal Composers Initiative

Submissions for the Universal Composers Initiative are now being accepted through the Studio's application portal. Now in its ...
The Austin Chronicle

KMFA's Residency Program Gives Composers the Keys to the Station

Enthusiastically participating in a series of rhythmic exercises, 37 restless second-graders from Blackshear Elementary School made the Draylen Mason Music Studio their classroom on the morning of May ...
Brattleboro Reformer

FOMAG program features music by women composers

BRATTLEBORO -- Friends of Music at Guilford celebrates and the long and surprisingly rich history of women composers when it welcomes the Boston early music ensemble Cappella Clausura for "Messa ...
Morehead State University

MSU music program hosts Women Composers Recital on International Women’s Day

Morehead State University's music program will showcase work by female composers in its upcoming Women Composers Recital. The event is at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at the Duncan Recital Hall ...

How Portland classical music concerts are showcasing diverse influences this winter

While diversity may be verboten in some current political circles, it’s a definite boon in the arts, and especially in music, ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Academy Launches Development Program for Black British Film Composers

The Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative is a partnership with Mercury Studios to provide yearlong mentorship, hands-on experience and networking opportunities. By Rebecca Sun Senior Editor, ...
Variety

First Artists Management Launches U.K. Composer Assistant and Mentor Program

In efforts to increase diversity in the scoring world and help underrepresented groups break into film and TV music, First Artists Management (FAM), an international talent agency representing ...
Oregonian

Piano program celebrates female composers of Chicago’s Black Renaissance

Chicago is well-known for its cultural contributions in literature, visual arts, architecture, and music, but most Americans may not be aware of the Windy City’s role as the homebase for Black women ...
BroadwayWorld

KMFA Launches New Program: Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. With classical music historically dominated by white (mostly male) ...
WSAW

Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra takes over leadership of Very Young Composers program

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A composer program for 4th and 5th graders in Stevens Point is under new leadership this year. The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point(UWSP) announced that the Central ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota’s Soundbox Ventures gives emerging composers a showcase

A fledgling music organization in Sarasota is focused on promoting the work of emerging composers and helping them launch their careers with its inaugural Suncoast Composer Festival. Soundbox Ventures ...