New Music USA has announced 80 recipients of its 2026 Organization Fund, awarding a total of $564,250 to nonprofit organizations, performance groups, festivals, presenters and venues across 22 states and Washington, D.C. The program supports organizations sustaining new music programming and nurturing music creators and artists. Among the 2026 awardees are Death of Classical, Inc., Renegade Opera, Capital Region Classical, {…}

(Photo by Jessica Strobel Photography) New Music USA has named Vanessa Rose to the position of President & CEO. Rose, who comes to the company from leading the American Composers Forum, takes over for Vanessa Reed, who held the position between 2019-2025. Rose’s tenure is set to kick off on Oct. 15, 2025. “Having worked alongside New Music USA for {…}