Audience
Who can come to The Los Angeles Composers Project?
The Los Angeles Composers Project is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Where are the concerts?
All the concerts for the Los Angeles Composers Project are on the campus of the University of Southern California Campus, home to one of our country's finest and most prestigious schools of music. The concerts are at the Newman Concert Hall and MacDonald Recital Hall. Parking is available on campus at gate 3. There is also ample free street parking around campus after 7 pm.
What kind of music are we talking about here?
Many people are suprised to learn that there even are composers anymore, imagining them as old dead white men with wigs and various personality disorders, who are worshiped respectfully by season ticket holders at the local symphony. Don't get us wrong, those guys are great, but classical music is alive and well- especially after the collapse of the modernist dogmaticism that dominated new "serious" music for a good part of the 20th century. This has left the modern musical landscape incredibly rich and varied- and extremely difficult to define. Our concerts will range from the experimental avant-garde to accessible and enjoyable musical romps. Bring an open mind, and maybe discover something new you had no idea even existed!
I'm a new music afficionado and very active in LA's exploding cultural scene...
That's not really a question, but if that is the case, you have no excuse not to attend this event. This is the largest, most varied collection of new music created in Los Angeles we are aware of. Everyone will be there.
Musicians
Is it too late to get involved?
For this year, basically, yes. We are drawing near to the performances, so we've had to program and schedule everyone already. However, we've left up this FAQ so you can see what we're about. Also, we strongly encourage you to attend our concerts- which is a form of participation- and stay tuned, because we're pretty sure we're going to do this again. So please come, talk to us, get to know us, email us, and keep your schedule open next June!
Composers
I'm a composer, will you play my music?
Do you live in Los Angeles? Then the short answer is yes! Unfortunately, you're too late for this year. However, we've left up this FAQ so you can learn what we're about. But please join us for our innaugural concerts, and come talk to us. And email us- just stay in touch and get ready for next year. We actually WANT to play your music (we know, what a weird concept).
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P.O. Box 180283
Los Angeles, CA 90018