COMPOSERS CONFERENCE & CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
COMPOSERS CONFERENCE
222514308
1983
Wayland, MA 01778 USA
composersconference.org
ComposersConference
Composers Conference and Chamber Music Workshop
Overview
The Composers Conference and Chamber Music Workshop is a U.S. nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting the creation, performance, and appreciation of music. This summer program fosters a collaborative environment, bringing together emerging composers, professional musicians, amateur chamber players, and conservatory-level musicians at Avaloch Farm Music Institute.
History
Founded 80 years ago, the Composers Conference has evolved to provide an inclusive platform for musical innovation and artistic growth. It has been hosted at Avaloch Farm Music Institute in recent years, allowing for a unique blend of intensive workshops, performances, and creative interactions.
Programs
The Composers Conference serves as a catalyst for conscientious creativity, offering fellowships and opportunities for participants to engage in high-level music making. It includes programs such as the Fromm Foundation Composer Fellowship, Contemporary Performance Institute Fellowship, and the New Music Conductor Fellowship.
The Chamber Music Workshop is a core component, providing amateur musicians with the opportunity to enhance their chamber music skills. Participants engage in weeklong intensive ensemble coachings, masterclasses, seminars, and performances. The workshop is designed to accommodate both individuals and pre-formed ensembles, allowing for diverse musical experiences, including sightreading sessions and public performances.
Mission
The organisation aims to create a musical utopia where creativity thrives and artistic standards are upheld. Through its collaborative environment, it seeks to foster a more compassionate and equitable world through music.
Partnerships
The program is supported by several prominent music foundations, including The Amphion Foundation, the Aaron Copland Fund, the Alice M. Ditson Fund, the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University, the Robert Miller Fund for Music, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. This support enables the organisation to continue its mission of nurturing musical talent and creativity.
Events and Activities
- Conference Dates: The Composers Conference typically spans several weeks during the summer.
- Chamber Music Performances: Participants have numerous opportunities to engage in coached ensembles and perform publicly.
- Musical Masterclasses and Seminars: These are led by renowned faculty members, providing insights into musicianship and composition.
The organisation's commitment to fostering high artistic standards and promoting collaboration among musicians of diverse backgrounds has made it a significant event in the musical calendar.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_Music_Conference_and_Composers'_Forum_of_the_East [2] https://www.composersconference.org/chamber-music-workshop [3] https://www.avalochfarmmusic.org/events/composers-conference [4] https://www.avalochfarmmusic.org/composers-conference [5] https://www.composersconference.org
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The 2025 Composers Conference is excited to announce our 2025 New Music Conductor Fellow Luka Venter Luka Venter (they/them) is an award-winning conductor-composer and countertenor from Aotearoa (New Zealand). A previous Conducting Fellow with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Luka has conducted the NZSO, Orchestra Wellington, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, AltreVoci Ensemble (IT), SMP Ensemble (NZ), and others. Luka’s expertise in both opera and contemporary music has led them to conduct for the Royal Opera House — working alongside George Benjamin on the UK première of Picture a day like this — as well as working with the Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg/Orchestre de Chambre de Luxembourg, New Zealand Opera, and Wellington Opera. Luka is an alumnus of the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme (2023-24) during which they worked with mentors from the Royal Opera House and Britten-Pears, as well as conductors Sian Edwards and Kanako Abe. Through this, Luka worked closely with composer Bushra El-Turk and led a performance of extracts of Woman at Point Zero with Ensemble Zar and soloists Dima Orsho and Rosie Middleton. Luka has also been mentored by conductors including Gemma New, Neeme Järvi, James Judd, Timothy Redmond, Hamish McKeich, Baldur Brönnimann, Martin Sieghart, and Sarah Ioannides. Through the Eastman School of Music, they have taken part in seminars on analyzing contemporary music with Robert Hasegawa. Alongside their conducting, Luka has an equal practice as a composer, and is the 2025 NZSO National Youth Orchestra Composer-in-Residence. Their music’s shifting textures and vivid sense of color connect into an emphasis on ecologically informed composition, translating natural phenomena into sonic processes. Another fundamental aspect of their work is a deep engagement with text and the human voice, particularly where these connect into questions around ecology, and the friction between the past and our current place in the Anthropocene. Luka’s music has been heard internationally, including recent premieres at the Barbican Centre, St Martin-in-the-Fields, and the 2024 International Viola Congress (Campinas, Brazil). A previous winner of the NZSO Todd Corporation Young Composer Award, Luka is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Te Kōkī | the New Zealand School of Music. https://www.composersconference.org/new-music-conductor-fellowship #lukaventer #2025composersconference #NewMusicConductorProgram (fb)
Poslední komentáře
What an incredible celebration of creativity and collaboration at the Composers Conference! 🎶 So grateful to see such diverse artistry come together to inspire and uplift our community. Can't wait for the next season!detail |
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Kudos to the Composers Conference for fostering a space where music unites us all! 🌟 Excited to see what fresh talent and innovative compositions emerge from the 2025 Conference. Keep shining your light!detail |
Poslední diskuze
What strategies can we implement to attract a more diverse group of composers and musicians to participate in the Composers Conference and Chamber Music Workshop?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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How can the Composers Conference leverage technology to enhance collaboration and creativity amongst participants during the summer program?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
V okolí
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Wayland
O společnosti
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2024 ConcertsEvents Aug. 4 GALA Conference Ensemble Fromm Foundation Composer Fellowship Contemporary Performance Institute Fellowship New Music Conductor Fellowship Chamber Music Workshop 81st Season Our 2024 Season is complete. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our concerts events throughout our threeweek festival at Avaloch Farm Music Institute. Our 80th Anniversary Gala on August 4 2024 was a huge beautiful success.
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