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As an avid fan of most genres of music, and having a degree in music composition, the invitation to become involved with the board of the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) was one that had to be accepted. The importance of having a competitive platform for emerging composers to be visible and artistically recognized is crucial for the growth of American music. Drawing from a range of brilliant, young composers to those well-established, ACO has been able to champion this talent pool to promote a diversity of musical approaches and new ideas that have influenced the art form and orchestras. Since its founding in the mid-1970s, the ACO has been widely recognized by numerous arts and cultural organizations for its programming, recordings library and contribution to American music. For a composer to work with world-caliber orchestral musicians and a music director of the stature of George Manahan (probably best known as the music director of the New York City Opera), is a significant opportunity. To have this available, and to have it offered in a productive and encouraging environment for a budding composer is a priceless gift. The ACO works hard to continually keep this art form in front of the public.

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