Observe professional Western ACDA composers work with a live choir as they experiment with a new piece for the first time. Watch musical wrinkles get ironed out in real time and see a new work come to life.
Composition Masterclasses
Casual opportunities to get feedback on pieces from fellow composer moderators. Open to conductors who compose, as well as official composer track attendees.
Composer Tool Kit Session: “Idea Fest”
Hear big ideas for concerts, programming, and new works in conversations between conductors and composers. Listen as the panel brainstorms possibilities to bring these ideas to life.
WACDA Reading Session
Read through a selection ofworks by Western Region composers, both experienced and emerging.
Composer Fair
Meet Western Region composers, discover new works, and make new mutually beneficial connections. Tables located near exhibit hall and interest session rooms.
Hear the New Commission from Winning Composer, Lauren Biggs
In the opening conference session, the commission born from our emerging composer competition will be premiered. This piece will also be included in the packet for all conference attendees.
Composer Lounge
Find the composers in their area in the exhibition hall throughout the conference to talk all things new music, take selfies, get scores signed, or just hang out. Open during exhibit hours.
Special Conference Pricing Available for Independent Composers
Now accepting score submissions from both established and emerging composers for the WACDA reading session as well as the official WACDA YouTube playlist. More info can be found at: https://acdawestern.org/2024-conference-call-for-scores/