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American Composers Orchestra
DiMenna Center for Classical Music (New York, NY)

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Featured Artists and Works:
Kian Ravaei, New Work
Jordyn Davis, New Work
Horacio Fernández, New Work

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Featured Artists and Works:
Andreia Pinto-Correia, New Work
Nathan Schram, New Work

American Composers Orchestra
DiMenna Center for Classical Music (New York, NY)
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Featured Artists and Works:
Andreia Pinto-Correia, New Work
Nathan Schram, New Work

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Leanna Primiani, Visions

Eyes on the Horizon

ROCO

Miller Outdoor Theatre | Houston, TX
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Delyana Lazarova, Conductor

The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a third national consortium, featuring three new commissions of full-length, 25- to 30-minute concert works. World premieres and repeat performances of the new works by a consortium of nine orchestras will occur during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

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Visions was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Leanna Primiani, Visions

Eyes on the Horizon

ROCO
The Church of St. John the Divine | Houston, TX
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Delyana Lazarova, Conductor

The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a third national consortium, featuring three new commissions of full-length, 25- to 30-minute concert works. World premieres and repeat performances of the new works by a consortium of nine orchestras will occur during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

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Visions was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

October 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

EarShot Readings: Nashville Symphony

Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Nashville, TN

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Valery Saul, Conductor

Anthony Davis, Mentor Composer

Nina Shekar, Mentor Composer

Dave Ragland, Mentor Composer

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Featured Artists and Works

Alexander Reams, All Aboard the Train of Destiny!!

Dean Boursiquot, Until Nightfall

Jackson Waters, Defending Greenwood, III: “June 1, 1921”

Michelle Lorimer, Suite for Grief, IV. “Acceptance

October 21, 2026, 7:30 PM

EarShot Readings: Nashville Symphony

Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Nashville, TN

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Valery Saul, Conductor

Anthony Davis, Mentor Composer

Nina Shekar, Mentor Composer

Dave Ragland, Mentor Composer

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Featured Artists and Works

Alexander Reams, All Aboard the Train of Destiny!!

Dean Boursiquot, Until Nightfall

Jackson Waters, Defending Greenwood, III: “June 1, 1921”

Michelle Lorimer, Suite for Grief, IV. “Acceptance

Join the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research for an intimate evening celebrating the American premiere of Tfiles, a clarinet concerto by composer Alex Weiser, to be performed at Carnegie Hall on October 27th by clarinetist Andrzej Ciepliński and the American Composers Orchestra led by conductor Kedrick Armstrong. The evening will feature a conversation between Weiser and Ciepliński — moderated by distinguished scholar Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett — exploring the work’s origins in Kadya Molodowsky’s poetic reflections on the idea of Jewish prayer, the partnership behind its realization, and the music’s journey from its world premiere at POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw to the stage of Carnegie Hall. The evening will also include a brief solo performance by Ciepliński, followed by a reception with food and the opportunity to meet the artists. Tfiles (Yiddish for “prayers”) recasts the clarinet concerto as a set of musical prayers. Praised after its Warsaw premiere as “full of noble simplicity and warmth” (Polityka), the concerto follows Molodowsky’s lead in reimagining the traditional collective Jewish ritual search for the divine as a personal, individual quest beyond the boundaries of traditional observance.

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Andrzej Ciepliński’s participation in this concert is generously supported by the Polish Cultural Institute New York, the American Friends of POLIN Museum (AFoPM) / Association of the Jewish Historical Institute (SZIH), and the Adam Mickiewicz Institute (IAM).‍

October 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Brittany J. Green, TESTIFY!

Made in America: Celebrate 250!

Amarillo Symphony

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts | Amarillo, TX

George Jackson, Conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established two 30-orchestra consortiums, each supporting commissions by six women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer writes a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develops an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra. In the 2025–26 season, composers have their works performed by nineteen orchestras across the U.S.

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TESTIFY! was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

October 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Brittany J. Green, TESTIFY!

Made in America: Celebrate 250!

Amarillo Symphony

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts | Amarillo, TX

George Jackson, Conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established two 30-orchestra consortiums, each supporting commissions by six women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer writes a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develops an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra. In the 2025–26 season, composers have their works performed by nineteen orchestras across the U.S.

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TESTIFY! was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Please save the date for ACO's 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 our performance in Zankel Hall at 7:30pm. The celebration will conclude with a post-concert dessert reception in the Weill Terrace Room.

Invitations and RSVP details will be sent in mid-August. To secure your attendance early, please contact Syleste Alexander at syleste@americancomposers.org

October 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Hello, America: We Gather Here

American Composers Orchestra

Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall | New York City, NY

Program

DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN America, To Us for Electric Violins and Orchestra (NY Premiere)
OSWALD HUỲNH New Work for Vietnamese Traditional Instruments and Orchestra (World Premiere)
ALEXANDER TIMOFEEV New Work (World Premiere)
MALI IRENE Deliverance for Orchestra and Community Music Making (World Premiere)
ALEX WEISER Tfiles for Clarinet and Orchestra (US Premiere)
THEA MUSGRAVE Song of the Enchanter

Andrzej Ciepliński’s participation inthis concert is generously supported by the Polish Cultural Institute New York,the American Friends of POLIN (AFoP) / Association of the Jewish HistoricalInstitute (SZIH), and the Adam Mickiewicz Institute (IAM).

October 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM

CoLABoratory Workshop

American Composers Orchestra

DiMenna Center for Classical Music | New York, NY

Featured Artists and Works:

Malachi Brown, From Birth.

December 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Hilary Purrington, Words for Departure

Light in Winter

Mankato Symphony Orchestra

Good Counsel Chapel | Mankato, MN

Ernesto Estigarribia Mussi, conductor

The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a new repeat performances initiative that will support additional presentations of previously commissioned works by the 16 composers from the original 2014-2019 cohort of program participants. The repeat performances will occur throughout the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons and will feature a new roster of 16 participating orchestras.

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Words for Departure was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

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December 5, 2026 at 8:00pm
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ACO performs as the orchestra for A Night of Inspiration, an uplifting, joyful evening of music, dance, and spoken word from diverse traditions, featuring an all-star lineup of artists under the direction of Ray Chew – acclaimed composer, producer, and music director of Dancing with the Stars, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Showtime at the Apollo, and more – with co-producer Vivian Scott Chew.

February 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Niloufar Iravani, Reflections

Free Spirit

Valdosta Symphony Orchestra

Whitehead Auditorium | Valdosta, GA

Howard Hsu, conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a new repeat performances initiative that will support additional presentations of previously commissioned works by the 16 composers from the original 2014-2019 cohort of program participants. The repeat performances will occur throughout the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons and will feature a new roster of 16 participating orchestras.

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Reflections  was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

March 17, 2027 at 4:30 PM

CoLABoratory Workshop

American Composers Orchestra

DiMenna Center for Classical Music | New York, NY

Featured Artists and Works:

Marie A. Douglas, New Work

Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 7:30 PM

New Virtuoso: Low End Theory

American Composers Orchestra

Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall | New York City, NY

Jordan Bak, Viola 

Tommy Mesa, Cello 

José Luis Gomez, Conductor 

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Program

STEPHEN HARTKE Da Pacem for Cello and Orchestra (NY Premiere)

MALACHI BROWN From Birth. (World Premiere)

HORACIO FERNÁNDEZ Tumbao (World Premiere)

MICHAEL FRAZIER los quetzales for Viola and Orchestra (NY Premiere)

LAURA ORTMAN Unsurrenderable Glisten of the Ices for Orchestra and Electronics (World Premiere)

March 19, 2027 at 4:30 PM

CoLABoratory Workshop

American Composers Orchestra

DiMenna Center for Classical Music | New York, NY

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April 3, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Marina López, Moño

Crouching Tiger Concerto

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

Robinson Center | Little Rock, AR

TBD, conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established two 30-orchestra consortiums, each supporting commissions by six women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer writes a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develops an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra. In the 2025–26 season, composers have their works performed by nineteen orchestras across the U.S.

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Moño was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

April 4, 2027 at 3:00 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Marina López, Moño

Crouching Tiger Concerto

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

Robinson Center | Little Rock, AR

TBD, conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established two 30-orchestra consortiums, each supporting commissions by six women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer writes a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develops an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra. In the 2025–26 season, composers have their works performed by nineteen orchestras across the U.S.

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Moño was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

April 10, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Andrea Reinkemeyer, Water Sings Fire

Beethoven 7 + Jacqueline Tso Plays Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto

Greenville Symphony

Peace Concert Hall | Greenville, SC

Lee Mills, conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a new repeat performances initiative that will support additional presentations of previously commissioned works by the 16 composers from the original 2014-2019 cohort of program participants. The repeat performances will occur throughout the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons and will feature a new roster of 16 participating orchestras.

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Water Sings Fire was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

April 11, 2027 at 3:00 PM

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Andrea Reinkemeyer, Water Sings Fire

Beethoven 7 + Jacqueline Tso Plays Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto

Greenville Symphony

Peace Concert Hall | Greenville, SC

Lee Mills, conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a new repeat performances initiative that will support additional presentations of previously commissioned works by the 16 composers from the original 2014-2019 cohort of program participants. The repeat performances will occur throughout the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons and will feature a new roster of 16 participating orchestras.

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Water Sings Fire was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

April 24, 2027 at Time TBD

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Stacy Garrop, CHROMA

Symphony in Color

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra

Venue TBD | Johnstown, PA

TBD, conductor
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The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a third national consortium, featuring three new commissions of full-length, 25- to 30-minute concert works. World premieres and repeat performances of the new works by a consortium of nine orchestras will occur during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

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CHROMA  was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.