Compose Yourself! Registration
Compose Yourself
This class is great for ambitious high school musicians who are interested in music creation, whether they’ll be attempting their first score, or have already been composing for years, whether they’re writing pop songs, jazz or the next great symphony.
Scroll down this page to find the registration form and more info.
Registration Deadline is September 23
Learn to Write Music with ACO!
- Students will complete a new work during the semester
- Professional reading of new works by ACO musicans
- Reading sessions are recorded for inclusion in college portfolios, competitions, etc.
- Class size is limited to assure personalized attention
- Visits by renowned guest composers
Our theme this semester is Composing for the Vocal Ensemble.
There is no more foundational skill in a composer's development than writing for an ensemble of voices. To that end, we're thrilled to announce that our guest ensemble this semester will be the New York Virtuoso Singers, under the direction of Harold Rosenbaum.
Our events this semester will include:
- an informational session with the NY Virtuoso Singers
- free access to ACO dress rehearsals
- a special score review session with Harold Rosenbaum
- a recorded reading of the new works by members of the NY Virtuoso Singers
Compose Yourself! classes are taught by ACO Education Director, Kevin James.
Special Note: It is not necessary to be local to New York to participate in Compose Yourself!. We regularly accommodate students from across the world via our hybrid and Zoom classes.
Teachers: Please print, post, and share the ready-to-print poster attached here.
Important Info
This Class is for:
HIGH SCHOOL aged students (rising 9th graders through recent graduates)
Classes begin the week of October 1 and culminate with our reading session in mid-January. In order to accommodate as many students as possible, our class schedule is set according to student availability once registration is complete.In-person and hybrid classes are generally scheduled after school hours or early evening during the week. Virtual classes are generally scheduled on the weekend.
Classes will meet:
Classes will be held at an ACO partner facility in Midtown Manhattan such as the Resnick Education Wing at Carnegie Hall
Other Requirements
Students are required to attend ALL sessions.
Although we’re open to, and often explore alternative approaches, students need to be able to read music.
Tuition
$750*
*ACO is committed to assuring that all interested students are able to participate, regardless of need. Look for the appropriate check box on the registration form below to inquire about scholarships and financial aid. Through generous funding from the Fromm Foundation, in addition to our standard scholarship program, we’re able to offer a limited number of FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to students who might not otherwise be able to participate in this program.
Registration
Fill out and submit the form below – you’ll need to scroll through this section to see all the questions. When you hit “Submit”, you’ll receive a confirmation that your registration has been received.
Questions & Information
If you have any questions or would like further information on how you child could benefit from ACO Education programming:
contact Kevin James, Education Director at education@americancomposers.org