EarShot New Music Readings

On October 27–28, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra is partnering again with the American Composer Orchestra and collaborating with the University of Arizona to host ACO’s EarShot Readings featuring new works by Adrian Vass, Marie Blix, Adam Harrington, and David Vess, along with mentor composers Dan Coleman, Vincent Calianno, and Jimmy Lopez. The October 28 Readings Event at Crowder Hall is a free event that is open to the public – there is a Q&A Session with the four featured composers that begins at 5:45pm, then the Readings begin at 7:00pm. About EarShot: EarShot is a nationwide network of new music readings and composer development programs that provide professional level working experience with orchestras from every region of the country. For over a generation, EarShot Readings, and their predecessor ACO’s New Music Readings, have provided all-important career development and public exposure to the country’s most promising emerging composers, with over 150 composers participating. Readings alumni have won every major composition award, including the Pulitzer, Grammy, Grawemeyer, American Academy of Arts & Letters, and Rome Prizes. Orchestras around the globe have commissioned EarShot alumni. Plan Your Visit Tickets for this concert will be fulfilled by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts Only digital tickets are available at Crowder Hall. Paper tickets will not be available.