Composers Now empowers living composers, celebrates the diversity of their voices and honors the significance of their artistic contributions to the cultural fabric of society. Founder and artistic director Tania León leads the organization since 2010. Composers Now features a broad spectrum of performances in concert halls, jazz mobiles, opera stages, experimental spaces, conservatories, museums and other musical venues.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 7 pm
Dialogues
Dialogues @ New Orleans Jazz Museum
Hosted by Founding Artistic Director Tania León.
Featuring Courtney Bryan, Steve Lands, and Sultana Isham
Events in the series open with inspiring performances, followed by thought-provoking town hall-style conversations and a forum for meaningful exchanges of ideas between composers, performers, and audiences.
Monday, November 16, 2026
Cheswatyr Commissions
Cheswatyr Commissions 2026
Composers Now presents the world premiere of a major new commission by Korean American composer, vocalist and sound artist Bora Yoon. Known for creating immersive audiovisual soundscapes that bring together digital devices, voice and instruments from across cultures and historical periods, Yoon’s new multidisciplinary work will feature a 12-piece chamber ensemble, traditional Korean percussion, electronics and a vocalist-narrator. The program will also include a work by Yoon’s project mentor, acclaimed composer and sound artist Miya Masaoka, Alyssa Weinberg, and Gabriella Smith.
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2026 Composers Now First Commission - I am America by Amil Abumrad
Wednesday, January 28, 2026