Our Mission
Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects (ACNMP) fosters and promotes the study and performance of contemporary Canadian music.
Our Office
We are committed to providing members of ACNMP, and members of the general public with the maximum support and current information as it relates to new Canadian Music projects.
Projects of ACNMP
Contemporary Showcase Festival
A non-competitive Festival devoted entirely to music by Canadian composers.
Student Workshops
» Student Composer Workshops
» Children's Choral Workshops
» Orchestral Workshop
» String Ensemble Workshop
» Wind Ensemble Workshop
» Composing in the Classroom
Student Composition Class
Part of the Contemporary Showcase Festival, this is a national class for students of various age and level. It encourages and promotes young composers of today.
Out Reach: Teacher Information Sessions
National tours featuring a Canadian Composer provide general information, lectures and Showcase demonstration for teachers, parents and students.
Syllabus
A syllabus of graded music encompassing 25 categories, solos and ensembles is an important resource for students of Canadian music and updated periodically.
Commissions
ACNMP has commissioned more than fifty new works since its inception, many from Canada's leading composers.
History
Founded by a group of music teachers (Patricia Elliott, Rachel Cavalho and Ralph Elsaesser) as the 'Contemporary Music Showcase Association' in 1967, and incorporated in 1978 as 'Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects,' we enjoy our reputation as a champion of Canadian music.Contemporary Showcase began as a bi-annual festival with its first Festival in 1970 featuring contemporary music from Canada and internationally. In 1990, the Festival became an annual event in celebration of Canadian music.
ACNMP celectrated its 25th Projects anniversary in 1995 as the major promoter of Canadian music for young musicians, receiving the "Friends of Canadian Music Award" a joint presentation from the Canadian Music Centre and Canadian League of Composers recognizing exceptional contribution and commitment to Canadian Composers' music.