Performances & Events

“Composing the Future”

Composers and Music Education

February 23, 2026

4:00 PM ET

Staff Moderator: Melissa Ngan

Featured Speaker: John Kilkenny

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New music isn’t just for adults - a growing population of grade school students are also pushing the boundaries of music creation. John Kilkenny, Executive Director of the New York Youth Symphony, will join ACO President and CEO Melissa Ngan to offer insights on what a successful collaboration between composers and grade schools looks like.

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