New York Composers Circle

Inspired by a workshop at the American Music Center, Jacob E. Goodman founded the New York Composers Circle in spring 2002 as an association of composers who meet regularly to play their music for one another. It soon became apparent that we had the artistry and commitment to present our music before an audience. In May 2003, the NYCC produced its first public concert at Saint Peter’s Church, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Del Tredici and eleven of the NYCC’s original members. This well-attended concert was favorably reviewed in the New Music Connoisseur. Under the continued leadership of Debra Kaye, subsequently of John de Clef Piñeiro , and more recently of Richard Brooks and Hubert S.