• CALL FOR SCORES FOR 2027-29

    DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 15, 2027

    Each season, the New Conductors Orchestra features three or four selected works by living composers in our “New Composers” concert program. In addition, a few selected works are typically featured in the season’s other two concert cycles.

    Every submission is considered for all of these opportunities. All composers are welcome to apply. Works submitted to a previous call but not selected are welcome again, without prejudice.

    Read the full terms and how to submit your scores:

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    Concerts conducted on October 17 and 18, 2026

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Jacob Niemann on Mentorship and Mastery
Jacob Niemann on Mentorship and Mastery

Speaking with us ahead of his October 17 and 18 performance with the New Conductors Orchestra, Niemann reflects on the pivotal role of early-career support in his development, and how stepping into high-stakes arenas has challenged him to grow as both an artist and a leader.

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Valentina Paolucci’s Journey from Violinist to Conductor
Valentina Paolucci’s Journey from Violinist to Conductor

What does it take to move from playing an instrument to leading an entire ensemble? For rising conductor Valentina Paolucci, the answer lies in a desire for self-expression and deeper connection with the environment at the stage. In this conversation before her October 17 and 18, 2026 debut with the New Conductors Orchestra, Paolucci reflects on her transition from violin to conducting, her commitment to contemporary works, and her thoughts on advancing women in orchestral leadership.

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Where Water Meets Sky: Inside Joel Toews’ “Mirrors in Haida Gwaii”
Where Water Meets Sky: Inside Joel Toews’ “Mirrors in Haida Gwaii”

This week, the New Conductors Orchestra had the pleasure of speaking with contemporary Canadian composer Joel Toews to explore the creative spirit behind  Mirrors in Haida Gwaii‍, and to get to know the composer. Mirrors in Haida Gwaii will be the U.S. premiering of “ORCHESTRAL VOICES,” NCO’s Fall concert series on October 17 and 18, 2026.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Conductor Luke Poeppel
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Conductor Luke Poeppel

Luke Poeppel is an American-German conductor and pianist based in Rochester, NY, and received his Master’s Degree from the Eastman School of Music. He made his debut with the New Conductors Orchestra in the Orchestral Gems concert series on October 19 and 20, 2024, leading the ensemble in Paul Hindemith’s Symphony in Eb.

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View fullsize For rising conductor Jacob Niemann (@jacobniemann), growth has often come with performing under pressure. Having studied under giants such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Robert Spano, and performing on stages from London to Tokyo, he has q
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View fullsize This week the New Conductors Orchestra had the pleasure of speaking with contemporary Canadian composer Joel Toews (@joel.toews) to explore the creative spirit behind "Mirrors in Haida Gwaii‍," and to get to know the composer. "M
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The New Conductors Orchestra's concerts are made possible in part by public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by private funds from generous individuals.