Amplifying the voices of young composers now

Tickets now available for The NowBeat Concert!

Join us on Saturday, May 11 for an incredible night of new music featuring the world premiere a string quartet by Zachary Jarvis, the recipient of The NowBeat Commission!

Announcing the Date/Venue for The NowBeat Concert

We're thrilled to officially announce that The NowBeat Concert will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:30pm in Benzaquen Hall at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music!! Please save the date - you won't want to miss this incredible event. Tickets will be available in April, stay tuned!

Announcing The NowBeat Commission Awardees!

The NowBeat Project is thrilled to release the results of adjudication process for The NowBeat Commission. Please click below to learn more!

The NowBeat Commission and Concert

Through this all-new program, one previous NowBeat Project participant will receive a commission for a new piece for string quartet, which will be premiered alongside works by our Composer-Mentors at a public concert in New York City (May 2024).

2024 Cycle

This 100% free program will provide invaluable mentorship, networking, and performance opportunities to young composers (age 16 and under).

2023 Cycle Virtual Showcase Concert

Take a listen to our 2023 Cycle Virtual Showcase Concert, which premiered on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:00pm EST, to listen to some of the amazing new duets composed by participants in The NowBeat Project’s 2023 Cycle!