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Programming for Justice
June 12 2019 / Articles
By Dave Molk
The disparity in representation within new music is a longstanding and well-documented problem. We know this. What then holds us back? Why does disparity in representation remain such a problem?
Structure and Freedom in Collaboration (A.k.a. The Incomplete Non-Idiot’s Guide to Workshopping with Musicians)
June 11 2019 / Articles
By Danielle Eva Schwob
A.k.a. the incomplete non-idiot’s guide to workshopping with musicians
Melissa Dunphy: Composing Has To Be a Calling
June 1 2019 / Conversations
By Frank J. Oteri
Melissa Dunphy frequently creates music which is inspired by current events. What is striking about her music is how deeply it relates to her ideas about social justice and inclusivity.

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TODAY'S COMPOSER BIRTHDAY
Marvin Smitty Smith

Born: Saturday, June 24, 1961 Waukegan, Illinois

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