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Message from Vanessa Reed, the New CEO & President of New Music USA
Our new CEO & President Vanessa Reed shares the reasons why she joined New Music USA. She writes, “I’ve crossed the pond because I believe passionately in New Music USA’s national and international role as advocate, connector, and supporter.”
New Music USA Announces 114 Project Grants Totaling $529,420
Totaling $529,420 in funding, this year’s grants support new American music projects in 27 states. The 114 awarded projects include a wide range of activities and events involving new music as a central element; many projects involve collaborations in dance, theater, opera, and the visual arts.
New Music USA appoints Vanessa Reed as President and CEO
An experienced, passionate, and transformational music professional, Ms. Reed comes to New Music USA after serving the United Kingdom’s PRS Foundation as chief executive for the past 11 years.
Ed Harsh, President and CEO of New Music USA, Stepping Down After Eleven Years to Begin Book Project
New York, May 31, 2018 – The Board of Directors for New Music USA announces today that President and CEO Ed Harsh will step down this fall to take on an independent book project while working concurrently as a senior staff member of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music. He will continue in his role… Read more »
