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Discover, learn and connect while hearing beautiful and provocative sounds and meeting the artists behind them.

Join our community of exceptional talents, curious listeners and generous patrons dedicated to musical creativity and innovative expression. ACO offers a rare opportunity to experience the process of creating new music as composers, musicians and music lovers connect to explore, experience and learn new things. Immerse yourself in music at the edge by becoming a part of it. Shape music history by supporting the creation of it. We are taking music where it has never gone before and welcome you on the journey.

Saving American Musical Voices Campaign - Ends October 30th

American Voices

Through in-person and online activities, ACO will support more than 150 composers and musicians in the 2020-21 season. Will you make a gift to keep their creativity flowing?

Emerging Composers

ACO will support emerging talent with 12 professional development panels and EarShot Orchestra New Music Readings in June. Composers still have the desire to create, will you invest in their skills and careers?

Students

350 students will receive instruction from ACO Teaching Artists in the 2020-21 season. At a time of unprecedented uncertainty in schools, we are providing creative outlets to 6th-12 graders. Will you make a gift to keep music education thriving?

Music Enthusiasts

Enjoy a Performance

Come to a performance or event to experience our community and music at the edge.

Join the Commissioning Club

Be part of the creative process, meet the composer, and enjoy the premiere performance of a new work. Members receive invites to exclusive events, concert tickets and a hand-signed score memento.

Sponsor a Featured Artist

Spend exclusive time with composers and musicians with support of $1,500 or more.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer

We are grateful to the many who step forward to help us achieve our mission.

Become an Intern

Our internships provide great ways to learn about and contribute to the world of new music.

Donate

Impact of Your Gift

$5,000 commissions and mentors a composer fellow in ACO's new Pathways program
$1,000 pays a fabulous ACO musician to play in a public concert.
$500 sponsors an emerging composer's participation in a 2020-2021 Earshot New Music Reading
$250 supports an ACO teaching artist to complete one session of music education.

Become a Patron

Patrons are a driving force in our world of creativity and musical expression at the edge. Join our community any level to make a difference.

Supporter

$ 1
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  • Have your name included as an ACO Supporter on our website and receive our newsletter
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Friend

$ 500
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  • Have your name included on our website, receive our newsletter, and observe our musicians at work with a special invitation to attend one rehearsal per season
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or email us

Donor

$ 1,000
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  • Delve deeper into ACO’s process with access to select rehearsals
  • Mingle with musicians, composers and special guest artists at the end-of-season Spring Fling Party
  • All $500 + benefits
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Patron

$ 5,000
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  • Meet an ACO Composer with an invitation to attend our exclusive pre-concert receptions
  • Take home a personalized and signed manuscript page from an ACO composer
  • All $1,000 + benefits
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Benefactor

$ 10,000
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  • Enjoy concierge ticket service with personalized attention from ACO staff
  • Socialize with featured artists with an invitation to attend an intimate soiree
  • All $5,000 + benefits
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Leadership Circle

$ 25,000
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  • Pursue your curiosity with specialized benefits catered to your unique interests
  • Treasure your investment with a personalized and hand-signed score from an ACO composer
  • All $10,000 + benefits
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More Ways To Give

Patrons often include us in corporate matching programs, estate plans via planned giving and make donations via stock transfers. To explore giving options, please call or email us

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American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is dedicated to the creation, celebration, performance, and promotion of orchestral music by American composers. With commitment to diversity, disruption and discovery, ACO produces concerts, pre-college and college education programs, and emerging composer professional development to foster a community of creators, audience, performers, collaborators, and funders.

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