Learning Lab
Each season, ACO presents a series of digital professional development sessions led by composer mentors and industry leaders. An evolving resource for composers at all stages of their careers, sessions have covered topics including orchestration, networking, publishing, copyright, orchestra unions, media rights, fundraising, public speaking, educational program design, and more.
Conductor’s Roundtable with Mei-Ann Chen & David Alan Miller
Featuring Speakers: Mei-Ann Chen and David Alan Miller
Orchestral conductors Mei-Ann Chen and David Alan Miller provide insight into the conductor-composer relationship, programming new works, and other topics relevant to composers. Moderated by Derek Bermel.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum
Equity in Orchestras
Featuring Speakers: Nebal Maysaud, Melissa Ngan, and Daniel Bernard Roumain
A panel of experts converse about the role of race in orchestral culture, individual responsibility, and how racism manifests in the classical music industry. They will use Nebal Maysaud’s article, ‘It’s Time to Let Classical Music Die’ as a jumping off point. Moderated by Pratichi Shah.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum.
Entrepreneurship & Ensembles for Composers
Featuring Speakers: Afa Dworkin, Nadia Sirota, and Sugar Vendil.
How can composers help guide their own careers? What part does creating an ensemble play in that? Frank J. Oteri moderates a panel of innovative ensemble creators to explore topics of entrepreneurship and career advancement as a composer. Q&A with audience will follow.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum
Project Production & Recording for Composers
Featuring Speakers: Habib Azar, Du Yun, and Judith Sherman
What skills should a composer have in order to produce their own work? Topics include audio and video recording, project management, and producing recordings. John Glover moderates a panel of creators and producers. Q&A with audience will follow the panel discussion.
Co-Presented by ACO and American Composers Forum
Orchestra 101
Featuring Speakers: Nicole Jordan, Anna Kuwabara, and Meghan Martineau
This panel peers into the inner-workings of the orchestra, illuminating the structure and best practices for composers. New York Philharmonic Principal Librarian Sara Griffin moderates a panel of experienced orchestra administrators. Q&A with audience will follow the panel discussion.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum