The evening began with the presentation of the 2019 Composers Now Visionary Awards, recognizing members of the arts community who, through their own creative practice and advocacy for others, have made a profound, positive and lasting impact in our culture. This year, the awards were presented to:
Rufus Reid, Composer, Bass
Christopher Trapani, Composer
Miya Masaoka, Composer, Laser Koto
Felix Jarrar, Composer
Žibuoklė Martinaitytė, Composer*
Ami Yamasaki, Composer*
*Fall 2017 Composers Now Creative Residents at the Pocantico Center