Chapter Final – Excerpts

By the time Michael Mogensen (b. 1973) arrived at James Madison University in Virginia to begin his college experience, he very quickly discovered his true passion. After 18 years as primarily an afterthought, music suddenly emerged at the forefront of his life. As a French horn player in both the . . . → Read More: Featured Composer – Michael A. Mogensen

Across an American Sky by Joseph Carrillo (excerpt)

In an effort to bring the music alive, we will be featuring some of our winning composers in the next couple of weeks. Embedded within this article you will find a promo code within brackets {  }. The word that falls within the brackets will be . . . → Read More: Featured Composer – Joseph Carrillo

First, thanks again to all composers who submitted their excellent and imaginative compositions for consideration for our upcoming concert.  We were overwhelmed by the creative breadth and ingenuity of the works we received.  It was a difficult process to consider each of the works, and to finally determine the works that will constitute . . . → Read More: Our Final List!

It has been a delight to listen through the submissions for our upcoming concert. There are many pieces worthy of being selected, and it is a tough process to cull through works that are very well-constructed and enjoyable to hear. We are asking for your patience as we sift through the final batch. It . . . → Read More: Almost There!

Our submission deadline has come and gone and we have begun the review process. We are thrilled with the response: submissions from 18 U.S. states and 5 countries means we have a lot of work ahead of us. Thanks to all of the composers for their audacity in filling the silence. Submissions include pieces . . . → Read More: The Submissions Are In!

One of the works that will contribute to our next concert is The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.  It is an engrossing work for narrator and orchestra that will include still images projected on a screen above the orchestra.

The poem tells an epic story of a mariner at sea who pays a terrible . . . → Read More: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Here is a post we recently made on the ASOL’s website about the future of orchestral . . . → Read More: A re-post on the future of the Orchestra

Thanks to all who attended our last event.  Our next concert is coming up on Sept 11 and 12 as we return to the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood for another evening of music.  Please revisit for updates and news…