“I am delighted to again be working closely with the terrific Nashville Symphony in my new role as director of its [new] Composer Lab & Workshop.” And so, Aaron Jay Kernis announces his new partnership with the Nashville Symphony for its inaugural season of its Composer Lab & Workshop.
The Composer Lab & Workshop was developed and guided by Nashville Symphony Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and Pulitzer Prize- winner Aaron Jay Kernis, who will serve as Workshop Director and Chairman of the Selection Panel. The program aims to discover the next generation of outstanding American composers by providing them with the opportunity to develop their talents, gain hands – on experience working with a major American orchestra, and showcase their work for local audiences.
Giancarlo Guerrero, Nashville Symphony Music Director
Kernis continues, “Giancarlo Guerrero and the orchestra show tremendous dedication to and passion for new American orchestral music through their programming and award-winning recordings. Now they are taking this next bold step, engaging with musical creativity in America by going to its source — young composers — and creating this program, which will hone young artists’ skills in writing for the most complex and glorious instrument I know: the orchestra. I look forward with pleasure to helping the Nashville Symphony find the most talented composers of the new generation.” Read the complete press release here.
For program and submission information, visit the Nashville Symphony.