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Maintain program commitment to support composers’ artistic development and cultivate new markets for their music
Provide an organizational structure to support quality programs and services
Build capacity to sustain and grow the range of Chapter activities
Provide arts education for its members and the general population through its programming
American Composers Forum, Philadelphia thanks the following funders for their generous support: The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, The Philadelphia Music Project, Samuel S. Fels Fund and William Penn Foundation.
Founded in 1997, the Philadelphia Chapter of the nationally renowned American Composers Forum has been enriching the careers of composers at all stages of their development by connecting composers with new communities and supporting the creation of their new works.
Through direct outreach and teaching opportunities with Community Partners and Composer Residency programs. ACF Philadelphia has enriched the lives of thousands of young minds on their own path to musical and artists exploration.
Are you a Philadelphia-area composer looking to connect and explore new opportunities for your music? Consider becoming a member of American Composer Forum. Also please join our mailing list to find out more about our community through our monthly newsletter. Also please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to American Composers Forum!
ACF Philadelphia is one of three active chapters of the American Composers Forum (the Forum), a national membership organization based in Minnesota. No matter where you live, there are many benefits of being an ACF member. Visit the ACF National website for membership rates and/or to become a member of the American Composers Forum. Student rates are available!
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