EarShot Reading: American Composers Orchestra

ACO EarShot Reading Application

The American Composers Orchestra is seeking composers with works for symphonic orchestra (3333-4331-timp+3-harp-piano/cel-strings) to be rehearsed, performed, and recorded in New York City on June 11-12, 2026
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name (if different)
Address*

Street Address

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Phone Number*
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Email*
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Website
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Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*
Citizenship Status*

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The following demographic questions are optional and will not be used in the evaluation process; however, providing this information assists in the evaluation of the American Composers Orchestra's efforts to document and measure applicant pool diversity and to align with third party criteria for future opportunities connected with EarShot Readings.
Gender (check all that apply)

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Additional Information

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Are you a New York resident?*

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Are you currently enrolled in school or any other degree-granting program? Please note that this is not a qualifying or disqualifying question.*

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Not including the work you're submitting in this application, please list any of your works that have been performed by a professional orchestra (of 30 players or more). Please include title of the work, the orchestra(s), and date(s) of the performance(s). It none, write "none."*
What is the title of the work that you are submitting? *
What is the duration of the work that you are submitting?*
What is the instrumentation of the work that you are submitting (XXXX/XXXX/etc.)?*
Has the work that you are submitting been performed? If yes, please provide performance date(s), location(s), orchestra(s), and information on any revisions that have been applied since the work's last performance. If no, please type "n/a." *
What are your future plans for the work that you are submitting? *
Please provide program notes for the work that you are submitting. *
Please upload the full symphonic score (PDF) of the work you are submitting, including your name and title of the work on the cover page. Files should be titles as such: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_WORKTITLE.pdf. *

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How did you hear about this program (please check all that apply)?*

American Composers Orchestra correspondenceAmerican Composers Orchestra websiteAffiliate Organization (please specify in "other")Social Media (please specify in "other")Teacher/Colleague/FriendOther
If chosen, are there any barriers to your participation that haven't been addressed here?
By checking below, you certify that this application (and supporting materials) are complete, accurate, and in compliance with submission guidelines. By checking below, you also certify that the submitted score is an original composition by the applicant.*

I certify that the above statement is true for this submission.I am not the applicant and have completed this application on their behalf (please specify relationship to applicant in "other").Other
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ACO EarShot Reading Application