Upon hearing the music of Anna Clyne, enthusiasts in a variety of camps – those who identify themselves among the classical, new music and electronic and traditions – might well be able to say they have seen the future of music itself.

Mizzou New Music Summer Festival to include 10 world premieres Experiences, musings spark creation of new music Thursday, July 7, 2011 | 6:26 p.m. CDT; updated 8:24 a.m. CDT, Friday, July 8, 2011 The 2011 Mizzou New Music Summer Festival guests Alarm Will Sound rehearse at the Sinquefield Reserve in Folk on Wednesday. ¦ CHERISH [...]

Composers who become involved with the initiative are not limited in the scope of their pieces by adherence to a single genre. They need only create music that can be interpreted by an orchestra, though previous winners of the Sinquefield Prize have focused on choral arrangements.

One of the things about the Mizzou New Music Summer Festival that has absolutely captivated me this week is the personal role that one of the primary donors, Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield, takes in the festival.

While Snowden has received awards and fellowships from across the country, one of the most prestigious honors will be at the Mizzou New Music Summer Festival

For Patrick Clark, winning the 2011 Sinquefield Composition Prize led to two big boosts for his musical career: the chance to compose an original score for the University Philharmonic and to conduct the orchestral performance.

A 2002 Longmeadow High School graduate is making a name for herself in the music world.

An evening of Kentucky Derby-inspired fun and fundraising generated $35,000 for the Children’s Education Alliance of Missouri.

Ambassadors of Marriage, Patti and Kevin Short and Tracy and Aeneas Williams promote the importance of healthy relationships for the St. Louis community. Watch it here.

Bridget Brennan, executive director of local non-profit agency St. Louis Healthy Families, was honored by FOCUS St. Louis.