Great Adventure

ASCAP "Adventurous Programming" Awards presented at Chamber Music America Conference

ASCAP's Fran Richard (far right) gathers with ASCAP's Adventurous Programming Award winners at the Chamber Music America Conference in New York City.

At the Chamber Music America Gala in New York City, CMA honored Dr. Billy Taylor with a National Service Award and a concert tribute. Pictured (l-r) are Dr. Taylor's daughter, Kim Thompson, his wife, Teddy, Taylor and ASCAP's Cia Toscanini.

The award winners panel with moderator John Schaefer .

ASCAP honored 12 chamber music and jazz ensembles, festivals and presenters for their adventurous programming during the 2004-2005 concert season at the annual Chamber Music America Conference in January at the Westin Hotel in New York City.

ASCAP's Vice President of Concert Music, Frances Richard, commented: "For the nineteenth year ASCAP recognized members of Chamber Music America whose strong commitment to the music of our time is demonstrated by their adventurous programming of works written within the past 25 years. These awards are made on behalf of the members of ASCAP, in appreciation for the Ensembles, Presenters and Festivals, whose excellent performances enrich and inspire the continuity and vitality of our great music tradition."

The ASCAP composers attending the conference were introduced at an Awards Presentation and Reception on Saturday, January 14. At a special session following the Awards Presentation, moderated by John Schaefer, Host of WNYC-FM's New Sounds, the award winners shared their experiences in winning over audiences through their performances of adventurous programs. For a complete list of winners, click here.