Performances
& Events

Join us on Tuesday, August 26th from 10:30am-1:00pm at the DiMenna Center for ACO's upcoming CoLABoratory workshop featuring music by Mazz Swift and Shelley Washington. Each of these artists has been commissioned by ACO to write a new work for orchestra that pushes the boundary of the orchestral genre.

Composer and saxophonist Shelley Washington writes music that draws from every sound she’s ever heard, tacking together snippets of jazz, rock, American folk, etc. sewed together with heavy grooves and big harmonies that “expertly mine the deep wells of private emotion,” (Opera News). Shelley is creating a new work for ACO and cellist Amanda Gookin building on her previous work, Seething, for kick drum and cello; details are available here. 

Mazz Swift is a violinist, singer, composer, and conductor, weaving improvisation, classic African American musics, electronica, and mindfulness into their work. Mazz's new work draws on Butch Morris's Conduction method, engaging collective improvisation as a pathway for liberation. Details are available here.

Shelley Washington – Haymaker

Mazz Swift – Memory FIVE: Freedom Initiate

Compose Yourself! is an advanced music composition program offering both in-school and out-of-school classes for high school–aged musicians eager to deepen their understanding of the art of composing. This culminating event showcases original works created by student composers throughout the program, highlighting their creativity, growth, and unique musical voices.

Mise-En-Place
45 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10026
In Harlem at the corner of 112th St
Closest trains - C, 2, 3

Jeffery Meyer, conductor

Featured Artists and Works:

Corey Chang, Dragon Gate

Gabriel Novak, Sundrinker

Laura Pacheco, Voices of the Earth and Sea

Emre Sener, Bekçi

Mentor Composers:

David Dzubay

Gabriel Jenks

Melinda Wagner

Featured Artists and Works:

Marisol Gentile, Paisaje Onírico

Jens Ibsen, Lunar Phrasing

Benjamin Krause, Silent City 

Matthew Lam, Witchcraft
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Mentor Composers:

James Lee III

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Chelsea Komschlies, Mycelialore

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Symphonic Landscapes

Lima Symphony Orchestra

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center | Lima, OH

Link: https://www.limasymphony.com/2025-2026-season

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Meilina Tsui, Floridian Symphony

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Resurrection: Mahler’s Resurrection & The Music of The Lion King

Symphony of the Rockies

Parker Arts Culture & Events Center | Parker, CO

Link: https://www.symphonyrockies.org/events/resurrection-mahler 

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Program

GUSTAV MAHLER, Symphony No. 2 

HANS ZIMMER, The Lion King Orchestra Suite

MEILINA TSUI, Floridan Symphony

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

In every era of uncertainty, artists and visionaries have been the true searchlights — illuminating new paths forward when the world needs them most. Join us for a celebration honoring two luminary couples who exemplify our core values of artistry, creativity, community, and equity. 

Immerse yourself in a genre-bending experience rooted in Prohibition Era rebellion and Gatsby-esque opulence. This gathering of artists and their champions is a celebration of artistic disruption and all the good trouble that may come!

This musical evening will honor the past, inspire the present, and light the way for the future, while supporting our American composers through ACO's national EarShot composer advancement programs, orchestral performances, and educational initiatives.

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HONOREES

Ray & Vivian Chew

Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting

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GALA CHAIRS

Diana Elton

Melin Tan-Geller

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HONORARY COMMITTEE

In formation

Raven Chacon

Philip Glass

George Lewis

Meredith Monk

Huang Ruo

Shanta Thake

Joan Tower

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GALA COMMITTEE

In formation

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ICON

Thomas Brener* and Inbal Segev

Augusta Gross* and Leslie Samuels

Justus and Elizabeth Schlichting

Melin Tan-Geller* and David Geller

Marilyn Go* and Richard Dolan, Schlam, Stone, & Dolan LLP

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MAVERICK

Ray and Vivian Chew

Diana Elton

Ilya Karaulov*

Frederick Wertheim and Angelo Chan

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MUSE

‍Alberta Arthurs

Tess Mateo* and Gary Brewster

Steinway and Sons

Judith R. and Michael E. Thoyer

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EXPLORER

Atif Bhanjee

Lillian Z. Bender Fund

Scott Dunn* and Robbie Moray

Marisa Eisemann

Susan Feder and Todd Gordon

Michael Fehrman* and Andrea Luciano

Jonathan Bailey Holland*

Annette McEvoy* and Harold Bronheim

Yimin Ngan and Patricia Saich

Deborah Steinglass and Al Giammarinaro

Melinda Wagner* and Jim Saporito

Lisa Evanson Washburn*

André Washington*

Brian Waters

Philip Webb  

Richard Weinert*

Shinian Ye* and Cathy Huang  

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SUPPORTERS

Mashey Bernstein

Jane Cavalier*

NancyBell Coe

Ruth Eliel

Corey Field

Ron Lipuma

Sean Statser, Kettles & Co.

Theodore Wiprud

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* Indicates ACO Board Member

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SPONSORSHIP & TICKETS

Purchase your tickets before the event.

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Visionary $25,000

• 8 Premiere tickets to the dinner & performance with priority table placement; includes placement of two guest artists at your table, if desired  
• Inside Gala Journal Cover Ad (full color)
• Recognition as an official sponsor of The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake ACO’s October 29, 2025 concert at Carnegie Hall
• 8 VIP tickets to ACO’s The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake concert at Carnegie Hall, plus invite to exclusive post-show reception

$23,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Icon $10,000

• 8 VIP tickets to the dinner & performance with preferred table placement; includes placement of two guest artists at your table, if desired  

• Full-page Gala Journal Ad (B&W)
• Recognition as an official sponsor of The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake, ACO’s October 29, 2025 concert at Carnegie Hall

• 4 VIP tickets to ACO’s The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake concert at Carnegie Hall, plus invite to exclusive post-show reception 

$8,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Maverick $5,000

• 4 VIP tickets to the dinner & performance, with select table placement, includes placement of one guest artist at your table, if desired    
• Listing in Gala Journal

• Invitation to a special ACO insider event

$4,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Muse $1,500  

• 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance with select seating
• Listing in Gala Journal

• Invitation to a special ACO insider event

$1,250  of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Explorer $1000

• 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance
• Listing in Gala Journal

$750  of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Non-Profit/Artist Ticket $300

• 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance
• Listing in Gala Journal

$50  of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Meilina Tsui, Floridian Symphony
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Elgar Cello Concerto

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN

Link: https://knoxvillesymphony.com/concert/elgar-cello-concerto/ 

Program

MEILINA TSUI, Floridian Symphony

EDWARD ELGAR, Cello Concerto

IGOR STRAVINSKY, Petrushka

‍Aram Demirjian, conductor 

Zlatomir Fung, cello

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Meilina Tsui, Floridian Symphony
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Elgar Cello Concerto

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN

Link: https://knoxvillesymphony.com/concert/elgar-cello-concerto/ 

Program

MEILINA TSUI, Floridian Symphony

EDWARD ELGAR, Cello Concerto

IGOR STRAVINSKY, Petrushka

‍Aram Demirjian, conductor 

Zlatomir Fung, cello

‍‍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.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Karena Ingram, RAINN
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An American In Paris

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Orpheum Theater | New Orleans, LA

Link: https://lpomusic.com/events/os03-paris-oct23 

Program

JAMES LEE III, Concerto in A

DUKE ELLINGTON, New World A-Comin’ 

LEONARD BERNSTEIN, On the Town: Three Dance Episodes 

KARENA INGRAM, RAINN

GEORGE GERSHWIN, American In Paris‍

Matthew Kraemer, conductor 

Jeffrey Biegel, piano

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Chelsea Komschlies, Mycelialore

VSO at the Flynn: Pastoral Symphony

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Flynn Center | Burlington, VT

Link: https://www.vso.org/vso-event/pastoral-symphony/ 
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Program

WILLIAM GRANT STILL, Wood Notes

CHELSEA KOMSCHLIES, Mycelialore

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”

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

Featured Artists and Works

Donna Weng Friedman

Stefania de Kenessey

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Link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/american-composers-orchestra/colaboratory-workshop-joseph-c-phillips-jr

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Featured Artists and Works

Joseph C. Phillips Jr., We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Marina López, Moño

Viva La Música: A Celebration Of Latin American Soundscapes‍

South Bend Symphony Orchestra

Morris Performing Arts Center | South Bend, IN

Link: https://southbendsymphony.org/events/viva-la-musica-a-celebration-of-latin-american-soundscapes/ 

‍‍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.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Marina López, Moño

Beethoven and Blue Jeans

‍Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

Robinson Center | Little Rock, AR
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Program

MARINA LOPEZ, Moño

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Piano Concerto No. 4

SILVESTRE REVUELTAS (arr. Hindemith), Suite from La noche de los Mayas

ARTURO MARQUEZ, Danzón No. 2

‍Orion Weiss, piano 
Geoffrey Robson, conductor

‍‍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.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Karena Ingram, RAINN

Inner Landscapes: Depths of Expression‍

Orchestra Nova Northwest

Mt. Hood Community College | Gresham, OR (Nov 15 at 7:30 PM)

Link: https://novanw.org/events/inner-landscapes-depths-of-expression/ 

Program

KARENA INGRAM, RAINN

LŪCIJA GARŪTA, Piano Concerto in F-sharp Minor

ANTONIN DVORAK, Symphony No. 8 in G Major
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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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‍RAINN was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Marina López, Moño

Beethoven and Blue Jeans

‍Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

Robinson Center | Little Rock, AR
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Link
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Program

MARINA LOPEZ, Moño

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Piano Concerto No. 4

SILVESTRE REVUELTAS (arr. Hindemith), Suite from La noche de los Mayas

ARTURO MARQUEZ, Danzón No. 2

‍Orion Weiss, piano 
Geoffrey Robson, conductor

‍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.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Karena Ingram, RAINN

Inner Landscapes: Depths of Expression‍

Orchestra Nova Northwest

Mt. Hood Community College | Gresham, OR (Nov 16 at 3:00 PM)

Link: https://novanw.org/events/inner-landscapes-depths-of-expression/ 

Program

KARENA INGRAM, RAINN

LŪCIJA GARŪTA, Piano Concerto in F-sharp Minor

ANTONIN DVORAK, Symphony No. 8 in G Major
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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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‍RAINN was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Ottawa, Ontario

Link TBA

TBD, conductor

Featured Artists and Works:
TBD

Mentor Composers:
TBD

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Ottawa, Ontario

Link TBA

TBD, conductor

Featured Artists and Works:
TBD

Mentor Composers:
TBD

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Ottawa, Ontario
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Link TBA
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TBD, conductor

Featured Artists and Works:
TBD

Mentor Composers:
TBD

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Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Moni Jasmine Guo, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

Luisi Conducts Mozart‍

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | Dallas, TX

Link: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/luisi-conducts-mozart/ 

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Leonore Overture No. 3
JON CZINER, Clarinet Concerto (World Premiere)
MONI JASMINE GUO, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Symphony No. 40 in G minor

Fabio Luisi, conductor
Gregory Raden, clarinet

‍‍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.

‍the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn) was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Moni Jasmine Guo, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

Luisi Conducts Mozart‍

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | Dallas, TX

Link: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/luisi-conducts-mozart/ 

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Leonore Overture No. 3
JON CZINER, Clarinet Concerto (World Premiere)
MONI JASMINE GUO, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Symphony No. 40 in G minor

Fabio Luisi, conductor
Gregory Raden, clarinet
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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.

‍the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn) was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Moni Jasmine Guo, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

Luisi Conducts Mozart‍

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | Dallas, TX

Link: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/luisi-conducts-mozart/ 

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Leonore Overture No. 3
JON CZINER, Clarinet Concerto (World Premiere)
MONI JASMINE GUO, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Symphony No. 40 in G minor

Fabio Luisi, conductor
Gregory Raden, clarinet

‍‍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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‍the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn) was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Moni Jasmine Guo, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)‍‍

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‍Heartsong: Mendelssohn, Guo, & Rachmaninoff‍

Lexington Philharmonic

Singletary Center for the Arts | Lexington, KY

Link: https://lexphil.org/heartsong‍

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Program

MONI JASMINE GUO, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

FELIX MENDELSSOHN, Violin Concerto

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF, Symphony No. 2

Mélisse Brunet, conductor 
Tai Murray, violin
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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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‍the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn) was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Wang Jie, The Winter that United Us‍

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

Clemens Center | Elmira, NY

Link: https://www.osfl.org/2025-2026-osfl-season.html/#orchestraseries 

WANG JIE, The Winter that United Us

TRADITIONAL, Angels We Have Heard on High, Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride 

ANVER FINBERG, Dances in Freygish

‍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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‍The Winter that United Us was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Andreia Pinto Correia, Ciprés

Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Richardson Auditorium | Princeton, NJ

Link: https://www.princetonsymphony.org/performances/prokofievs-first-violin-concerto/2026-01-10 

Program

ANDREIA PINTO CORREIA, Ciprés

SERGEI PROKOFIEV, Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19

DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 10

Rossen Milanov, conductor 

Bella Hristova, violin
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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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‍Ciprés was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Andreia Pinto Correia, Ciprés

Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Richardson Auditorium | Princeton, NJ

Link: https://www.princetonsymphony.org/performances/prokofievs-first-violin-concerto/2026-01-10 

Program

ANDREIA PINTO CORREIA, Ciprés

SERGEI PROKOFIEV, Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19

DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 10

Rossen Milanov, conductor 

Bella Hristova, violin

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

EarShot Readings: Lawrence University 

Lawrence University | Appleton, WI

Link TBA

Mark Dupere, conductor

Featured Artists and Works:

Alicia Castillo, Billow

Matthew Mason, Downhill from Breathing

Lila Meretzky, To crave and to have

Logan Rutledge, Grad Workers Union

‍Mentor Composers:

Marcos Balter

Joanne Metcalf (TBC)

Asha Srinivasan

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Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Angel Lam, New Work

Masterworks IV: The Rite of Spring

Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Alder Theater | Davenport, IA

Link: https://qcso.org/event/masterworks-iv-the-rite-of-spring/ 

Program

MODEST MUSSORGSKY, Dawn on the Moskva River

ANGEL LAM, New Work [World Premiere]

IGOR STRAVINSKY, The Rite of Spring

‍‍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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‍Angel Lam’s New Work was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Angel Lam, New Work

Masterworks IV: The Rite of Spring

Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Alder Theater | Davenport, IA

Link: https://qcso.org/event/masterworks-iv-the-rite-of-spring/ 

Program

MODEST MUSSORGSKY, Dawn on the Moskva River

ANGEL LAM, New Work [World Premiere]

IGOR STRAVINSKY, The Rite of Spring

‍‍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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‍Angel Lam’s New Work was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Julia Aldolphe, Unearth, Release

Experience the Intrigue

Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra

Lied Center for Performing Arts | Lincoln, NE

Link: https://lincolnsymphony.com/experience-intrigue/ 

Program

JEAN SIBELIUS, Finlandia

JULIA ALDOLPHE, Unearth, Release

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Scheherazade
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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.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Angel Lam, Please let there be a paradise…

Masterworks III - Regeneration

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

Capitol Theater | Madison, WI

Link: https://www.overture.org/tickets-events/2025-26-season/wisconsin-chamber-orchestra-regeneration/ 

Program

ANGEL LAM, Please let there be a paradise… 

DAN CAVANAGH, Concerto for Jazz Trio  

MICHAEL BELL, Regeneration: A Pentalogy

‍‍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.

‍Please let there be a paradise… was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Meilina Tsui, Floridian Symphony

MasterWorks V: Alpine Symphony

Canton Symphony Orchestra

Zimmermann Symphony Center | Canton, OH

Link: https://cantonsymphony.org/masterworks-an-alpine-symphony/ 

Program

JEAN SIBELIUS, Karelia Overture

MEILINA TSUI, Floridian Symphony

RICHARD STRAUSS, An Alpine Symphony

Jeri Lynne Johnson, conductor

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Moni Jasmine Guo, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

Symphony Series: Brahms & Dvořák
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Richmond Symphony

Carpenter Theatre | Richmond, VA

Link: https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brahms-dvorak-2/2026-03-07/# 

Program

MONI JASMINE GUO, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

ANTONIN DVORAK, Cello Concerto

JOHANNES BRAHMS, Symphony No. 4

Valentina Peleggi, conductor

‍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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‍the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn) was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Cindy Cox, Dreaming a world’s edge

ORIGINS

North Corner Chamber Orchestra

Rainier Arts Center | Seattle, WA

Link: https://www.nocco.org/upcoming-events/2025/3/7-th4ya 

Program

CINDY COX, Dreaming a world's edge

FELIX MENDELSSOHN, Symphony No. 1

‍‍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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‍Dreaming a world’s edge was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Cindy Cox, Dreaming a world’s edge

ORIGINS

North Corner Chamber Orchestra

Rainier Arts Center | Seattle, WA

Link: https://www.nocco.org/upcoming-events/2025/3/7-th4ya 

Program

CINDY COX, Dreaming a world's edge

FELIX MENDELSSOHN, Symphony No. 1

‍‍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.

‍Dreaming a world’s edge was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Stacy Garrop, Goddess Triptych
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Orpheum Theater | New Orleans, LA

Link: https://lpomusic.com/events/os08-beet-mar12 

Program

LOUISE FARRENC, Overture No. 1, in e minor

STACY GARROP, Goddess Triptych

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 9, Op. 125

Matthew Kraemer, conductor

‍‍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.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Marina López, Moño

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto + Sibelius Symphony No. 7

Monterey Symphony

Sunset Center | Carmel, CA

Link: https://www.montereysymphony.org/events/tchaikovsky-violin-concerto-and-sibelius-symphony-no-7/ 

Program

MARINA LOPEZ, Moño

JEAN SIBELIUS, Symphony No. 7

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, Violin Concerto

Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor

‍‍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.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Stacy Garrop, CHROMA

Gardens of Spain

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

The Schrott Center for the Arts | Indianapolis, IN

Link: https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/gardens-of-spain/ 

AARON COPLAND, Three Latin American Sketches

MANUEL DE FALLA, Nights in the Gardens of Spain

LOUIS GOTTSCHALK, Symphony No. 2 (Montevideo)

STACY GARROP, CHROMA

Matthew Kraemer, 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.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Marina López, Moño

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto + Sibelius Symphony No. 7

Monterey Symphony

Sunset Center | Carmel, CA

Link: https://www.montereysymphony.org/events/tchaikovsky-violin-concerto-and-sibelius-symphony-no-7/ 

Program

MARINA LOPEZ, Moño

JEAN SIBELIUS, Symphony No. 7

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, Violin Concerto

Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor

‍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.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Jasmine Guo, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

‍‍Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto: Radiant Vision

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

Powell Hall | St. Louis, MO

Link: https://shop.slso.org/8647/8696 

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, The Consecration of the House Overture

JASMINE GUO, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

KEVIN PUTS, Concerto for Orchestra

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

Stéphane Denève, conductor

‍‍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.

‍the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn) was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Jasmine Guo, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

‍‍Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto: Radiant Vision

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

Powell Hall | St. Louis, MO

Link: https://shop.slso.org/8647/8696 

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, The Consecration of the House Overture

JASMINE GUO, the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn)

KEVIN PUTS, Concerto for Orchestra

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

Stéphane Denève, conductor

‍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.

‍the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn) was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Karena Ingram, RAINN

Masterworks 7: Unbroken

Asheville Symphony

First Baptist Church of Asheville | Asheville, NC

Link: https://ashevillesymphony.org/event/masterworks-7-unbroken/ 

Program

KARENA INGRAM, RAINN

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Piano Concerto No. 12

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No. 10

Darko Butorac, conductor

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Karena Ingram, RAINN

Masterworks 7: Unbroken

Asheville Symphony

First Baptist Church of Asheville | Asheville, NC

Link: https://ashevillesymphony.org/event/masterworks-7-unbroken/ 

Program

KARENA INGRAM, RAINN

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Piano Concerto No. 12

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No. 10

Darko Butorac, conductor

‍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.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Brittany J. Green, TESTIFY!

‍Percussion & Rhythm with Andy Akiho

Oregon Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Portland, OR

Link: https://www.orsymphony.org/productions/2526/percussion-and-rhythm-with-andy-akiho 
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Program

BRITTANY J. GREEN, TESTIFY!

ANDY AKIHO, Percussion Concerto

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony No. 4

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 2024–25 season, ten composers have their works performed by fifteen orchestras across the U.S.

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

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Brittany J. Green, TESTIFY!

‍Percussion & Rhythm with Andy Akiho

Oregon Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Portland, OR

Link: https://www.orsymphony.org/productions/2526/percussion-and-rhythm-with-andy-akiho 
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Program

BRITTANY J. GREEN, TESTIFY!

ANDY AKIHO, Percussion Concerto

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony No. 4

‍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.

TBD, Conductor

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Featured Artists and Works:

TBD

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Mentor Composers:

TBD

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Featured Artists and Works:

Malachi Brown

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TBD, Conductor

‍

Featured Artists and Works:

TBD

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Mentor Composers:

TBD

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Virginia B. Toulmin Commission Concert

Melody Eötvös, Red Dirt | Silver Rain

Stanford Philharmonia
Bing Concert Hall | Stanford, CA

Paul Phillips, conductor

‍‍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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‍Red Dirt | Silver Rain was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.