ORCHESTRA READINGS-TO-PREMIERES
Established in 2019. Modeled off the reading-residency format of the Bahlest Eeble Readings Program, in this parallel program open to alumni of the Academy, selected composers receive a commission for a new orchestra work. Commission fees range from a minimum of $10,000 (generously funded by philanthropists Justus and Elizabeth Schlichting) and up to $25,000 with partnering orchestras who co-commission the new works. Commissions always include a reading of the new works in progress before their eventual premieres.
As part of this program, GLFCAM and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra are pleased to embark on a new multi-year co-commissioning partnership beginning in the spring of 2023, Embracing 21st Century Voices. Congratulations to Michael-Thomas Foumai and Nicky Sohn as the first two recipients of this partnership!
2023-2025
A new work for orchestra by Roydon Tse for the Annapolis Symphony, to be premiered April 4 and 5, 2025 in Annapolis. Co-commissioned by GLFCAM and the Annapolis Symphony
A new work for soloists and orchestra by Kerwin Young, to be workshopped at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music– premiere date and ensemble TBA. Co-commissioned by GLFCAM and the Association of American Voices.
A new work for orchestra by Hitomi Oba and Erika Oba for the Fresno Philharmonic with conductor Rei Hotoda, to be premiered in February 2025. Co-commissioned by GLFCAM and the Fresno Philharmonic.
2023-2024
Symphony no. 1 by Nicky Sohn for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra premiered April 12, 13, and 14 2024 at Maryland Hall, Annapolis and Strathmore, North Bethesda. Co-commissioned by GLFCAM and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Living Pono by Michael Thomas-Foumai for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (with soloist Charles Overton) premiered May 5, 6, and 7, 2023 at Maryland Hall in Annapolis and the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda. Co-commissioned by GLFCAM and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.
2022-2024
Acequia by Nicolas Benavides for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Symphony with conductor Edwin Outwater, premiered April 27, 2024 at Caroline C. Hume Concert Hall.
2021-2022
Heat for chamber orchestra by Jessica Hunt, premiered by the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra on February 25, 2022 in San Francisco, CA. Link to recording
Breathe for chamber orchestra by Carlos Simon, premiered by the San Franscisco Chamber Orchestra on February 25, 2022 in San Francisco, CA. Link to recording
2020-2021
Kindle for chamber orchestra by Nina Shekhar, premiered by 45th Parallel Universe on June 16, 2022* in Portland, OR. Link to performance
*Premieres delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19.
Guadalupe o Retablo for chamber orchestra by Marco Adrián Ramos, premiered by 45th Parallel Universe on June 16, 2022* in Portland, OR. Link to performance