American Composers Forum, Philadelphia Chapter
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American Academy in Rome
This fall, ACF Philadelphia will select one member to attend the American Academy in Rome for a 4-6 week fellowship during 2012/2013. This is a unique opportunity for a member to develop her/his artistry in Rome. Applications are due November 1, 2010 (postmark deadline). Please review the guidelines carefully, as we have made a few minor revisions since the last deadline.

New Address
ACF Philadelphia is moving from its home in Presser Hall, Temple University to Indy Hall, a co-working space and community in Old City Philadelphia. Please update your records to our new address: Indy Hall, 20 North 3rd Street, Unit 201 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Our phone numbers remain the same.
 
ACF Philadelphia is grateful to Temple University for graciously donating office space for the past few years. 


Community Partners
ACF Philadelphia is accepting applications for the fall 2010 round of Community Partners. The deadline is September 13, 2010 (postmark deadline). Please review the guidelines carefully, as we have made a few minor revisions since the last deadline.

Community Partners grants support composer residencies with a wide range of community, cultural and educational organizations. The residencies challenge composers to create and perform new works that respond to the heritage, culture, and interests of the community, while engaging communities in the creative process of composition.

Subito
Guidelines for the fall 2010 round of Subito are now available. Please review the guidelines carefully, as we have made a few minor revisions since the last deadline. Applications are due October 25, 2010 (postmark deadline).
 
Subito aims to give a boost to the careers of composers who are strongly dedicated to their art, who show artistic merit, and who propose an excellent project. Grants range from $500 to $3,000.
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New Music Philadelphia
Experience the diversity and vitality of Philadelphia's new music scene on www.newmusicphiladelphia.com, ACF
Philadelphia's 24/7 webcast of music by Philadelphia composers! Now you can listen to the music of Chapter members from the iTunes player. Simply open iTunes, click on the radio icon, select Classical, and then New Music Philadelphia. Spread the word!

Grant Review Process
ACF Philadelphia continues to look for composers, accomplished instrumentalists, music educators, and other music-industry professionals to serve on its grant review panels. To nominate yourself or another qualified candidate for consideration by the Panelists Committee, please send a one-paragraph bio that includes academic and/or professional credentials to Denise Buczko. Information about our the panel review system, including a list of board approved panelists and the panel handbook, is posted on our website.

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Concert Listings on Philadelphia Camerata
The Philadelphia Camerata is a dynamic web-based community for composers, performers, and supporters of new music in Philadelphia. Registered users can use the site to advertise concerts and events and for networking with composers and musicians. The Chapter recommends that all members list their concert events on the Camerata website. Register Today.
www.philadelphiacamerata.com

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