Looking Back, Looking Forward
What a year it’s been for all of us! We first want to give a huge thank you for continuing to support and follow the work that we do through Music in the American Wild. We were very fortunate this year to complete the first of our two major projects just before the lockdown began - and to complete the second through the creativity, flexibility, and determination of an amazing team!
If you missed either of these events, our Hawaii tour or our American Aviatrix program, we hope you’ll head over to our PROJECTS and MEDIA pages to learn a little bit more about them. You’ll find beautiful, relaxing footage from our time in Hawaii, as well as inspiring words and music from our American Aviatrix performance.
Like everyone, we’re looking forward to brighter days ahead next year. We are thrilled about the projects we have on the horizon, starting with a celebration of the Missouri bicentennial in summer 2021. This touring program will include six new commissions by incredible composers, as well as contributions from Missouri poets, historians, and cultural practitioners, aiming to honor and reflect on a wide array of topics in Missouri history and culture. You can stay up-to-date with this exciting project on our Missouri 2021 page.
We’re also beginning a commissioning project of new music inspired by the Great Lakes, and our first round of commissions will arrive in summer 2021, for touring performances beginning in the 2021-2022 season. Our Great Lakes directly impact millions of American lives and livelihoods, and we are thrilled to celebrate this important and inspiring region with music by composers who are connected with these lakes in a variety of ways.
Thank you again for all your support and encouragement throughout this difficult year. If you would like to support us in any upcoming projects, we are happy to accept tax-deductible donations through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas or chat with you further about our plans. We’re looking forward to sharing more adventures with you and sending our best wishes for the year ahead!
