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.
Publishing, Self-Publishing, & Management
Featuring Speakers: Carol Ann Cheung, Melissa Dunphy, and Elizabeth Dworkin
How can a composer navigate publishing? What are their options? Self-published composer Jonathan Bailey Holland leads a panel of experienced professionals to discuss avenues of publishing and management for orchestral composers. Q&A with audience will follow.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum
CART Captioning provided live
Links referenced in webinar:
https://www.johnmackey.com/blog/music…
https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/online-s…
Finding Your Voice Online
Featuring Speakers: Anthony R. Green, Mary Prescott, and Beth Stewart
How can composers find their true artistic message and convey that effectively online? Dameun Strange moderates a panel and Q&A exploring topics of authenticity and effectiveness online.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum
Fundraising via Supportive Individuals
Featuring Speakers: Bonnie Marshall, Nicholas Phan, Dafnis Prieto, and Somi Kakoma
Learn how to raise funds for your next project by leveraging the support of generous individuals. American Composers Orchestra Acting President and Director of Development Lyndsay Werking leads a panel of artists and administrators fluent in grassroots fundraising.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum.
Orchestra Musicians Roundtable
Featuring Speakers: Wayne Dumaine, Kyu-Young Kim, and Alecia Lawyer
Join seasoned orchestral musicians as they speak about their experiences with living composers and new orchestral music. They’ll touch on topics of effective communication between composers and musicians in a variety of ways, including parts writing, email/remote communication, and in-person working sessions. ACO Artistic Director Derek Bermel will moderate the panel of musicians and Q&A with the audience.
Co-presented by ACO and American Composers Forum