Performances & Events

2026 Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards

10.27.2026 5:30 PM

ACO presents its 2026 Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards on October 27, 2026 at Carnegie Hall, held immediately preceding our performance of Hello America: We Gather Here.

We are delighted to honor composer Thea Musgrave and TD Regional President Metro New York Ralph Bumbaca, and we hope you will join us for an inspiring evening celebrating music, leadership, and community.The evening will begin at 5:30pm with pre-concert cocktails and dinner in the Weill Terrace Room, followed by the performance in Zankel Hall at 7:30pm. The celebration will conclude with a post-concert dessert reception in the Weill Terrace Room.

Featuring new works by Alex Weiser, Mali Irene, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Alex Timofeev, and Oswald Huỳnh, alongside Song of the Enchanter by honoree Thea Musgrave, this evening-long celebration of creativity supports ACO's national EarShot composer advancement programs, orchestral performances, and educational initiatives.
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Ticketing and sponsorship details are available at the link below. For assistance securing your attendance, please contact Syleste Alexander at syleste@americancomposers.org. We look forward to celebrating with you!

PERFORMANCES & CREATIVE EXPERIENCES BY‍

Kedrick Armstrong
Andrzej Ciepliński
Mali Irene
Thea Musgrave
Daniel Bernard Roumain
Tracy Silverman
Alex Timofeev
Oswald Huỳnh
Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ
Alex Weiser

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Gala Chairs:

Ekaterina Sokolova

Philip Webb

Honorary Committee

Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew

Jimmy López

Erin Norton

Carlos Simon

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate

Lucrecia Zappi and Lawrence Luhring

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