American composers have a new chief

Message received:

Members and Friends of ACF,

On behalf of the American Composers Forum’s Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Vanessa Rose as ACF’s new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2019. Her years of experience in working with outstanding contemporary music ensembles demonstrates an informed, consistent, and vibrant commitment to music of living composers. Our board members and staff are all thrilled with the selection of Vanessa to lead the American Composers Forum as she channels her enthusiasm for composers and her passion for their music into new potentials and endeavors…

The Board wishes to thank John Nuechterlein for his stellar service as President and CEO of the American Composers Forum for the past fifteen years.