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Announcing the 2026 Cycle!

This 100% free program will provide invaluable mentorship, networking, and performance opportunities to young composers (ages 10 to 16) from anywhere in the world.

Announcing the 2025 Cycle Virtual Showcase Concert!

Don’t miss out on the chance to hear the future of classical music in action! The 2025 Cycle Virtual Showcase Concert will take place this Sunday, July 27 at 2:00pm EST on YouTube Premiere. Please join us live and help us support and uplift our incredible 2025 Cycle participants!

Announcing The 2025 NowBeat Commission Awardees!

We’re thrilled to release the results from The 2025 NowBeat Commission adjudication process. Please click below to learn about the winners!

Recordings from The NowBeat Concert

We’re thrilled to share the recordings from our first-ever in-person concert, featuring the world premiere of Zachary Jarvis’ new string quartet commissioned by The NowBeat Project. Please click below to check out these incredible recordings!