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.
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
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