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Irreverent and Profound—Remembering Christopher Rouse (1949-2019)
Chris Rouse was not only one of the great composers of our time, he was also a great friend and colleague.
Fierce and Tender Humanity—Remembering Mario Davidovsky (1934-2019)
Mario Davidovsky was a passionately involved member of society and the music world. A lot of people have noted his generosity nurturing other artists, his integrity, his vehemently stated opinions,...
Message from Vanessa Reed, the New CEO & President of New Music USA
Our new CEO & President Vanessa Reed shares the reasons why she joined New Music USA. She writes, "I’ve crossed the pond because I believe passionately in New Music USA’s...
It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later
There was perhaps no more important a “yes” in my career than when I accepted Frank J. Oteri’s offer to come and work on this crazy thing called NewMusicBox 18...
2018 Ditson Conductor’s Award Honors Oliver Knussen
Established in 1945, the Ditson Conductor's Award honors conductors who have a distinguished record of performing and championing contemporary American music.
From Folk Song to the Outer Limits of Harmony—Remembering Ben Johnston (1926-2019)
Like so many American experimentalists, Ben Johnston (1926-2019) was stylistically multilingual. His conceptual achievement leaves Boulez and Stockhausen in the dust, but moment by moment the music can sound as...
A Few Things You Might Not Know About Vivian Perlis (1928-2019)
Most NewMusicBox readers probably already know that Vivian Perlis founded Yale’s Oral History of American Music (OHAM) and was the co-author of Aaron Copland's biography as well as an award-winning...
Brilliant, Funny, and Fueled by Passion—Remembering Dominick Argento (1927-2019)
Dominick Argento’s name was never on the programs at Big Reggie’s Danceland, but at the time it seemed that in the season of every other major performing arts organization, there...
New Music USA Announces 114 Project Grants Totaling $529,420
Totaling $529,420 in funding, this year's grants support new American music projects in 27 states. The 114 awarded projects include a wide range of activities and events involving new music...