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 JANUARY 25
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
Most young composers feel such a surge of pride and relief once they’ve filled the final bars of new piece that they just don’t want to look back. After all, it’s in the nature of creatives to always be looking forward. But it’s only when the piece is “complete” that we’re able to gain the objectivity and perspective we need to fully find, understand and elevate the deepest artistic potential of our work. This semester we’ll learn how to gain that objectivity, how to achieve intimacy with our own sound worlds, and how to effectively use that combination to take our work beyond even our own hopes and vision.
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.
Important Info
This Class is for:
HIGH SCHOOL aged students (rising 9th graders through recent graduates)
Classes will be held during the weeks of February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 16, 23, April 13, 20, 27, May 18, and June 1, 8. Reading session will be held over the weekend of June 12.
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 comfortable with written music notation.
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