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The Psychology of Music 30 Nov 2012 | 08:45 pm
There’s more to why we like music than just a catchy beat or an easy karaoke tune. In this article by the University of Florida, we learn how our brain reacts to music and the importance of music educ...
The 2010 Shure Songwriting Award 8 Jan 2010 | 05:45 am
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and Shure are delighted to announce the launch of the 2010 Shure Songwriting Award. Previously known as the Shure Creative Award and supported by...
The 2010 Salvatore Martirano Memorial Composition Award 30 Nov 2009 | 03:40 pm
The University of Illinois School of Music presents: The 2010 Salvatore Martirano Memorial Composition Award Eligibility: Any composer, regardless of age or nationality. Awards: First Prize cash aw...
Sundance Institute Announces Six Fellows for the 2009 Sundance Institute Composers Lab 16 Jul 2009 | 03:32 am
Fellows Span the Musical Spectrum with Unique Backgrounds in Jazz, Funk, Big Band, and Classical Creative Advisors Include Three-Time Academy Award Winner Walter Murch and Golden Globe Winner Harry G...
Texas Composers Competition 2009 8 May 2009 | 07:09 am
The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music and The International Society for Contemporary Music are pleased to announce the second annual Texas Composers Competition. Winning works will r...
Open Call for MMNY “Musical Handshakes” 26 Mar 2009 | 05:42 am
Make Music New York invites composers to submit entries for this year’s “musical handshake”. The Event: Make Music NY is a unique, free outdoor celebration called “the largest music event ever to gra...
Lukas Foss Dies at 86 3 Feb 2009 | 03:54 am
Lukas Foss, a German-born American composer, pianist and conductor, died at his home in Manhattan on Sunday. He was 86 years old. His music has an important place in the world of American composition,...
Prix Ars Electronica 2009 - International Competition for CyberArts 9 Jan 2009 | 09:45 am
The 23rd Prix Ars Electronica - International Competition for CyberArts is open for entries. From its very inception in 1987, the Prix Ars Electronica has been conceived as an open platform for vario...
The First Five College Composition Contest & Festival of New Music 2 Jan 2009 | 02:55 am
The University of Massachusetts Department of Music and Dance announces: The First Five College Composition Contest & Festival of New Music (September 11 to September 13 2009) Call for Scores: - Co...
Elliott Carter celebrates 100th birthday 12 Dec 2008 | 07:54 am
NEW YORK (AFP) — US composer Elliott Carter, one of the USA’s greatest living artists, celebrated his 100th birthday Thursday. Major concerts were planned to mark the centenary in New York, London an...
