You are invited to attend a compelling series of concerts featuring innovative new music by members of the Sounds New and Mid-South chapters of the National Association of Composers, USA (NACUSA). This six-day regional tour presents a rich and diverse program of works by living composers, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant landscape of contemporary classical music.

Spanning four states—Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee—each concert will showcase original compositions performed live. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Whether you're a dedicated supporter of new music or simply curious to experience something fresh and thought-provoking, we invite you to join us in celebrating the voices shaping the future of concert music.

Attention NACUSA Members: Submission Deadline – Before June 16

All members interested in participating in the upcoming concert tour must submit the program materials for each work.

• maximum 8 minutes per work and not exceeding 16 minutes in total

• DUE before JUNE 16

• Submit program materials for each composition

• Programming selection priority: (1) filled with participants presenting on all concerts, (2) those who are only presenting on select venues, (3) additional space to fill

• We may close this call if space is filled (some of these performances have limited available time)

 What to Submit: Program Materials

1. Your name

2. Short Bio or Website (n.b. not all programs will list all program/bio notes)

and for each work to be submitted:

1. Title of the work

2. Composer’s name

3. Movement titles (if applicable)

4. List of performers - Name, instrument

5. Brief program notes

6. Stable and accessible link to fixed media (for electronic or acoustic with electronic compositions)

7. Composition duration

Participation Guidelines

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If you plan to attend all tour dates, please submit your materials—or direct any questions—to:

Alan Goldspiel (Mid-South Chapter)

David Peoples (Sounds New Chapter)

If you are only available for selected concert dates, you may still submit for individual events. Please note that priority will be given to members committed to the full tour. If space permits, we will include individual presentations. To communicate your interest in a specific concert: June 24–25 - Contact Alan Goldspiel; June 26–29 - Contact David Peoples.

We look forward to showcasing your work on this exciting tour celebrating new music in the South.