New Music Networking Forum

Partnering Diversity

January 7-9, 2010 — Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The environment for creative concert music has changed radically in the past 25 years. New practices, new cultures, new partners — the scope of musical activity in Canada is truly astonishing. But how have these new practices, cultures and partners integrated into existing structures, into existing musical traditions? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? How can we create a strong, open and positive climate for real musical dialogue among the many cultural partners that make up the Canadian new music landscape?

In collaboration with Dalhousie University, Symphony Nova Scotia and Upstream Music Association