EarShot

The National Orchestral Composition Discovery Network


EarShot

"It allowed us to experiment with yet another way to be truly innovative in our industry in a time of complex change.
-
Ryan Fleur, President,
Memphis Symphony Orchestra

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Current EarShot Readings

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Readings:
Feb. 22 - 24, 2012

EarShot San Diego Readings:
April 19 - 20, 2012

ACO Underwood Readings & Commission:
June 1 - 3, 2012

Previous EarShot Readings

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra New Music Readings

Pioneer Valley Symphony New Music Readings

Nashville Symphony New Music Readings

Colorado Symph New Music Readings

Memphis Symph New Music Readings

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Is Your Orchestra within
EarShot?

EarShot provides consulting, production, and administrative support for orchestras to undertake readings, residencies, performances and composer-development programs.

Ear
Shot identifies promising orchestral composers, increasing awareness and access to their music.

Ear
Shot supports your orchestra's commitment to today's composers

new and noteworthy:

EarShot San Diego Readings
April 19-20, 2012

EarShot, the National Composition Discovery Network and the San Diego Symphony announce their first New Music Readings, a professional development program for emerging composers It will include two reading sessions with the orchestra, workshops with mentor composers Rand Steiger, Robert Beaser and John Corigliano. Air travel and accommodations are provided.

Submission deadline: February 3, 2012

EarShot San Diego Application & Guidelines

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra New Music Readings
February 22 - 24, 2012

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
EarShot and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra have announced their second annual New Music Readings, a professional development program for emerging composers. BPO associate conductor Matthew Kraemer directs, with mentor composers Margaret Brouwer, Michael Gandolfi, and Derek Bermel.

Submission deadline: Nov. 14, 2011.

EarShot Buffalo Application & Guidelines...

A program offering orchestras support to identify and develop emerging talented composers, EarShot brings together the expertise of five leading industry partner organizations. EarShot shares experience and provides professional assistance to help orchestras create and expand activities that foster growth and development of American orchestral music.

EarShot is made possible with the support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Aaron Copland Fund for Music and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.

 

EarShot is a partnership between
American Composers Orchestra,
American Composers Forum,
American Music Center, the
League of American Orchestras, and
Meet The Composer