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Affiliations and Links
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 Alex Shapiro |
Music happens in a community.
Ever since I began my composing career, two of its most important elements have been my relationships with colleagues, and my involvement with arts advocacy organizations.
I feel strongly about sharing any information I have with my peers and with younger, emerging composers. The more music artists able to make happy careers for themselves, the better for all of us who create and love music.
The following organizations have been significant to me, may be of interest to readers looking for more information, and could be of particular assistance to composers seeking ways to further their careers.
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Professional Affiliations
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Symphonic & Concert Writer Member, Board of Directors, ASCAP |
Officer, Board of Directors, The ASCAP Foundation |
| Co-Chair, Symphony & Concert Committee, ASCAP |
Member, Board of Directors, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music |
| Member, Board of Directors, Music Publishers Association of the United States |
Voting member, The Recording Academy (NARAS; The Grammys) |
| Member, Northwest Division Representative NAfME Council for Music Composition |
Member, Music Department Advisory Council, Columbia College |
| Member, Composer Project Advisory Board, United Sound |
Member, Distinguished Mentors Council, Composers Now |
| Honorary Brother, Kappa Kappa Psi |
Honorary Brother, Tau Beta Sigma |
| Member, ACME, Mu Phi Epsilon |
Member,
past officer, NACUSA (National Association of Composers, USA) |
| Member,
past Board Vice President, The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) |
Member, Sigma Alpha Iota Composers Bureau |
| Past Board member, The MacDowell Colony |
Member, Past Board President, American Composers Forum of Los Angeles |
| Past officer, The College Music Society, Pacific Southern Chapter |
Past Member, Executive Committee, The International Council Of Music Authors (CIAM) |
| Past Co-Chair, Program Council, New Music USA |
Past concert music representative, Board of Review, ASCAP |
| Past Member, Alumni Council, Manhattan School of Music |
Past Board member, American Music Center |
| Past Member, VTEA Advisory Council, Los Angeles City College Music Department |
Past Member, Board, Mladi Chamber Orchestra |
| Member, Chamber Music America |
Member, American Composers Forum |
| Member, Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI) |
Member, SEAMUS (Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the U.S.) |
| Member, Mu Phi Epsilon |
Member, International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) |
| Past Member, Advisory Board, Kalvos and Damian's New Music Bazaar |
Member, The Dominant Club Music Association |
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recipient, 2003-2004, The MacDowell Colony |
Fellowship recipient, 2000, California Arts Council |
| Member,
past Board Vice President, The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU) |
Member, Advancement Board, University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories |
| For a consolidated overview: Ms. Shapiro's Wikipedia page |
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...and other links
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Marc D. Ostrow Alter, Kendrick and Baron LLP Flypaper The Portfolio Composer Music Publishing Podcast |
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New
Music Box (e-mag from
New Music USA)
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Please visit the PROGRAMMING RESOURCES page on this site: an inspiring list of aggregated links to a great many talented and underrepresented composers who happen to be women, and/or people of color. Then, share the link with conductors, educators and music-makers!
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Are you a musician who goes to conferences? Enjoy this little 1:32 clip!
CD Baby founder and all-around excellent musical citizen Derek Sivers publishes a blog that offers wise advice for professional music-makers. One of his posts, titled, Attending a music biz conference? Here's the REAL way to do it.... has terrific ideas about how to get the most out of these gatherings. Watch Alex in her natural habitat as she adds one more point to Derek's list:
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Contact and Press Kit for Alex Shapiro
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Info and Press Kit
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To obtain program notes for any of Ms. Shapiro's works, please click here  |
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You can even send a fax (what's THAT?) to: (270) 916-0093. |
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Interact with the composer!
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In January 2006, Alex began a blog titled Notes from the Kelp, her personal commentary from the beach. She regularly posts new insights to a large international following of "Kelphistos." Pairing her photos and her music in what she calls a "pixelsonic" experience, Alex invites readers to share the beauty of the environment which inspires her. Visit and drop her a note!
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Alex is very fortunate to have a fantastic professional associate helping her each day with running her business: meet Laura Krider!
Need assistance with anything from Alex or Activist Music LLC? In addition to always being able to contact Alex, don't hestitate to email Laura.
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Please visit the PROGRAMMING RESOURCES page on this site: an inspiring list of aggregated links to a great many talented and underrepresented composers who happen to be women, and/or people of color. Then, share the link with conductors, educators and music-makers!
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Daily Life
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The ocean is a significant part of Alex's life, and if Alex wasn't a musician, she'd probably be a marine biologist. Click above for local information about this beautiful environment which inspires her music.
Other than nature photography, how else does Alex spend her time? In addition to being a sailor, she loves kayaking and used to be an avid downhill skier until she accepted that gravity is not just a concept, it's a law.
Alex tries to balance her music life with her love of the outdoors and the intoxicating scent of SPF 50 sunscreen.For more local photos, and Alex's observations about music and everything that inspires it, visit Alex's blog, Notes from the Kelp.
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Fair winds!
Cap'n Al at
the helm of her |
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