About the Festival

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​While attending the festival, composers can expect to have their music performed by ALL THREE of our resident ensembles and soloists; Texas Festival Ensemble (12-piece Chamber Ensemble), the Shen-Blagulyak piano duo, and Meg Griffith (flute), while conductors will have the opportunity to lead these remarkable musicians in multiple performances, rehearsals, and sectionals.

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Composer participants will present their music in focal sessions with Rob Smith and Edward Nesbit, and receive feedback from Chad Robinson in rehearsal. Conductors will receive individual and group lessons from Felipe Tristan. All participants will take part in multiple entrepreneurship and fundraising seminars, and attend a dynamic set of artist lectures and workshops.