This season, the Oregon Symphony is excited to partner with the American Composers Orchestra to present EarShot. The Oregon Symphony will present one public reading of the composers’ works.

Raúl Gómez-Rojas, Conductor
Andy Akiho, Mentor Composer
Kenji Bunch, Mentor Composer
Andrea Pinto-Correia, Mentor Composer

About EarShot:
EarShot is a nationwide network of new music readings and composer development programs that provide professional level working experience with orchestras from every region of the country. For over a generation, EarShot Readings, and their predecessor ACO’s New Music Readings, have provided all-important career development and public exposure to the country’s most promising emerging composers, with over 150 composers participating. Readings alumni have won every major composition award, including the Pulitzer, Grammy, Grawemeyer, American Academy of Arts & Letters, and Rome Prizes. Orchestras around the globe have commissioned EarShot alumni.

Each EarShot Readings installment includes a series of private readings, feedback sessions, and work with mentor composers. Composers also receive a recording of their work. Feedback sessions with principal players and artistic and music directors provide crucial artistic, technical, and conceptual assistance. In addition, EarShot includes a series of online Professional Development Sessions which covers topics including creative collaboration, self-publishing for composers, fundraising, and orchestral commissions and contracting.

FREE Open-to-the-Public. No tickets required.

Patron Safety

Oregon Symphony will require upon entry to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall a proof of full vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, and a face covering to attend concerts and events.

Please read Oregon Symphony's current audience health and safety policy regarding admittance and attendance.