The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established two 30-orchestra consortiums, each supporting commissions by six women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer writes a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develops an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra. In the 2025–26 season, composers have their works performed by nineteen orchestras across the U.S.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission by Marina López with Monterey Symphony

Sunset Center

Enjoy the iconic Rhapsody in Blue performed by Terrence Wilson with the full chamber orchestra at our Mainstage series.

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Art Deco at 100

School for Creative and Performing Arts

Picture a musical composer.  What comes to mind?  Probably a man with a powdered wig who lived centuries ago. But did you know there are composers living and working today?  In fact, anyone can be a composer… even you!

Summermusik guest composer Marina López presents an interactive talk weaving together a brief walk through history, her artistic process, and a short composition lesson at the end of which audience members will be able to write a short piece. Members of Summermusik will then take turns interpreting your musical creations. You’ll hear your music played out loud!

Become a Composer for a Day with Marina López

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Toulmin Commissioning Consortium: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a 30-orchestra consortium to support commissions by 6 women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer will write a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develop an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra.

Marina López

Events

Past events

21 - 22 Mar, 2026

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission by Marina López with Monterey Symphony · American Composers Orchestra

Aug 16, 2025

Art Deco at 100 · Summermusik

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