| For the 45th consecutive year,
orchestras demonstrating exceptional commitment
to contemporary composers were honored at the American
Symphony Orchestra League's National Conference
in Philadelphia. The annual Adventurous Programming
Awards recognize American orchestras whose concert
programs prominently feature music composed within
the last twenty-five years.
The Awards were presented in Verizon Hall at
the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at the
annual Awards Celebration of the American Symphony
Orchestra League. ASCAP's Vice President of Concert
Music Frances Richard introduced the presenters
of the 2002 ASCAP Awards, Jennifer Higdon and
Roberto Sierra, both award winning composers and
distinguished members of ASCAP whose orchestral
works are gaining the respect and attention of
the Concert Music world. Higdon, Professor of
Composition at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia,
serves on the ASCAP Symphony and Concert Committee.
Her "Concerto for Orchestra," commissioned by
the Philadelphia Orchestra, was premiered at the
Conference.
Chorus America Winners Pictured
(l-r): ASCAP's Fran Richard presents awards
for adventurous programming to Barbara Tagg,
Founder and Music Director of the Syracuse
Children's Chorus; Eric Valliere, Executive
Director of the San Francisco Chamber Singers
and Frank Stubbs, General Manager of VocalEssence.
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Sierra, a native of Puerto Rico, is Professor
of Composition at Cornell University. His colorful
and rhythmic music has been performed throughout
the United States and Europe.
ASCAP also joined Chorus America in honoring
four choral ensembles for their adventurous programming
during the 2001 concert season, at the Chorus
America Annual Conference in Denver. The Awards
are offered annually to members of Chorus America
and presented in appreciation for performances
of the music written since 1975.
For the second year, ASCAP recognized the adventurous
programming of Children/ Youth Choruses. This
Award category has been established in recognition
of the dynamic growth and contribution of singing
ensembles comprised of American children. For
a complete list of winners, visit www.ascap.com.
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Adventures in Philadelphia: Pictured are this year's
winners of ASCAP Adventurous Programming Awards,
presented at the American Symphony Orchestra League's
National Conference in Philadelphia. 
