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We integrate musical creativity into everyday life through high-quality concerts of the music of living composers, by teaching creativity and an appreciation for musical creativity in our storefront music schools, and through innovative commissioning projects with composers worldwide.

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Now Accepting Submissions for 2021 Sound of Silent Film Festival

ACM Teacher Livestream!

Streaming Link For Friday’s Sound of Silent Film Festival

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Current Productions

ACM produces a variety of events and programs in Chicago, New York and Milwaukee each year that serve our mission of integrating musical creativity into everyday life.

Doors Open Milwaukee 2020 (Virtual)

Thirsty Ears Festival and Walking Tour

Meet our composers

ACM commissions dozens of composers around the world every year for a wide range of projects in Chicago, Milwaukee and New York. Here are some of the composers we're currently working with and a sample project.

Chia-Yu Hsu

ACM commissioned Chia-Yu for our 2020 collaboration with Doors Open Milwaukee, virtual of course. Chia-Yu is writing a new piece for the iconic City Hall to be released in mid-September.