Composers Now empowers all living composers, celebrates the diversity of their voices and honors the significance of their artistic contributions to the cultural fabric of society. Founder and artistic director Tania León leads the organization since 2010. Composers Now features a broad spectrum of performances in concert halls, jazz mobiles, opera stages, experimental spaces, conservatories, museums and other musical venues.
The 2026 First Commission Award - Amil Abumrad
On February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm, join composer-pianist Michael Stephen Brown at the Rose Studio for a concert and celebration marking the release of Twelve Blocks, his first album of all-original music, available worldwide the following day.
Ben Monder is a jazz guitarist and composer known for his unique sound and creative approach to the guitar. His work spans a wide range of styles, from traditional jazz to experimental and avant-garde music.