Nov. 16: Announcing Write It Now

A commissioning initiative from Boston Musica Viva

In 1969 Richard Pittman, our founder and music director, launched Boston Musica Viva because he saw a need for professional-level new music advocacy in New England. For over five decades, he and BMV’s musicians—with the vital help of supporters and friends—have embodied that mission through concerts featuring hundreds of commissions and premieres.

In 2020, we are faced with a new set of challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And as a result, we are announcing a new initiative to continue fulfilling our mission during this crisis. 

Write it Now is a commissioning project with the goal of keeping new music alive during this challenging time, and maintaining the high quality of excellence Boston Musica Viva has aimed to achieve for over half a century. Selected composers will receive a commission for their new work, and additional funding will be allocated for the professional premiere and archival recording of the performance when audiences can once again gather safely for concerts. 

The window to enter for a Write it Now commission is open now, and will remain open until the end of 12/23/20. There is no fee to apply. See writeitnow.org for details and application instructions.

Questions? Contact BMV Executive Director Robert Pape at 617-354-6910 or rpape@bmv.org.