21CM - creating the 21st Century Musician

Leah Dunbar · January 2019

Frank Ticheli composed “An American Elegy” in response to the 1999 Columbine shooting. In April, 50 musicians gathered at the Ohio Statehouse to perform “An American Elegy” once for each school shooting that has happened since.

Special Features

Announcing the Winners of the “New Voices” Essay Contest

December 2018

In August, 21CM partnered with the award-winning music blog I CARE IF YOU LISTEN to create the “New Voices” Essay Contest. Now, we are thrilled to announce the winners.

Special Features

2018 POP FINALISTS

December 2018

Each month, 21CM asks a leader in music to select the People, Organizations and Projects that have inspired them most. Now, we hand the voting over to you to select your favorites.

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Book Club / Q&A

21CM Connect: Book Club Presents “The Entrepreneurial Muse”

December 2018

Jeff Nytch wants to help students, emerging professionals and educators make use of the principles of entrepreneurship in their music careers. Join us as we read “The Entrepreneurial Muse: Inspiring Your Career in Classical Music.”

Musicianship

Awakening Your Inner Composer, Part Three

December 2018

Every musician should be able to draw on their inner composer, whether to write full pieces, improvise, or simply feel more comfortable. In Part Three of this series, Jessica Meyer delivers some final tips.