At its spring 2013 benefit in Tribeca, New York City, the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announced the appointment of Grammy-nominated composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel as Artistic Director for a three-year term, beginning with the 2013-14 season. As Artistic Director, he will shape the ACO’s performances, readings, recordings, and artistic collaborations, working closely with the orchestra’s Music Director and conductor George Manahan.
Bermel has been a key member of ACO’s artistic team since 2007, serving since 2009 as Creative Advisor, mentoring young composers through various ACO initiatives, and co-curating concert programs, including the 2011SONiC Festival in 2011. The ACO premiered his ACO commission, “A Shout, A Whisper, A Trace,” in its Orchestra Underground series in 2009.
For complete details, visit the ACO’s website here.