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Celebrating 15 Years of Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Building Community and
Fostering CollaborationBy Lauren Dean

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame features 15 one-minute works, written by distinct
composers, for a specific musician or ensemble. In the words of New
York-based harpist Alyssa Reit, who was attracted to “the whole idea” of
the project early on and has participated since 2011, first as a musician
and then as a composer, “It’s an interesting smorgasbord—like trying a
sampler of everything in a concert setting.”
Check out Alyssa Reit speaking about her upcoming call for works on YouTube.
<https://youtu.be/WkUcuvgJ7YI>

Building community and collaborating with other artists ranks high on
performers list of reasons that Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame is a memorable and
valuable platform. In recent conversations, those who performed in person
noted that various composers attended the show to see their works
premiered, but also, other musicians were on the same program. This allowed
the opportunity to connect with both composers and musicians in a single
venue, which made for a one-of-a-kind experience.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQCTe027TB4>

According to soprano Jenny Ribeiro—who linked up with the project back in
2009 and was soon invited for a call—the connections are invaluable. With
performances in 2011, 2013, and another in 2024, bringing the singer
together with pianists (such as David Friend) has led to future
collaborations and artistic relationships that developed over time. In
addition, more than a decade after her initial performance, she still works
with several of the composers she was introduced to via
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, which has resulted in successful projects, such as
a one-woman opera currently in development. “It’s a great community to be a
part of,” she says, adding that the 15-year anniversary is itself a
testament to the community.
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with Jenny Ribeiro and David Friend
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQCTe027TB4>

Soloist and French horn player Mary Beth Orr agrees: “The sense of
community was real.” Following her win in the 2022 Sound Espressivo
Competition, she was invited for a call and excited to get started because
she wanted to connect to composers. Once she had selected the fifteen
pieces for her 2023 performance in NYC, she met with the composers online
to discuss their work
<https://www.youtube.com/live/VfpniSUJffU?si=7arv9N4P_colhxPt>—giving them
all a chance to meet each other as well. Afterward, she stayed in contact,
building a network from the experience. The composers had originally
written for her, but new compositions grew out of their meeting, making her
feel like she brought out something in the composers. “It really felt like
a collaboration.”
<https://www.youtube.com/live/3Akndokh_90>

Guitarist Rodrigo Baggio, who participated as a composer from 2009 to 2017
and traveled from Brazil to New York in 2015 to perform, remembers how it
felt to have three of the composers in attendance at the concert. “It was
such a pleasant feeling” to hear their appreciation for my performance of
their work, he says, noting that the opportunity to perform other
composers’ pieces, as well as to forge links with composers from all over
the world (such as Argentine-German composer Juan María Solare), resulted
in a happy and memorable encounter. Not only did they go out for lunch and
conversation in Manhattan, they’ve kept in contact since.
<https://www.youtube.com/live/7sVuiZ9Kbq4>

And while Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame has moved to online performances, rather
than in-person venues, it hasn’t slowed down the ability to connect
musicians with composers. Clavichord player Monica Chew, who began
participating in Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame as a composer, performed her first
live-streamed set in 2023, where she was able to converse with all the
composers afterward, wherever they were located. She sees online
participation as a way to broaden the overall community. “Women and people
of color are severely underrepresented [in classical music],” she says. And
so, she set out to recruit and diversify the applicant pool, and thus the
community of selected composers, by reaching out and encouraging them to
submit. In the process, she made online friends with several composers, as
well as receiving more than a third of her submissions from composers in
underrepresented groups.

But, she notes that for the participating artists, the sense of community
comes from the regularity of events. “It’s become a platform—to do it
completely online—and have other collaborations. [It’s] so regular that
it’s created a community, and a brand, which is important.”
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOu8KQZTf1Y>

Viola Duo Tallā Rouge, formed by Aria Cheregosha and Dr. Lauren Spaulding,
who were drawn to the project for its unique ability to call together new
and seasoned artists, feel “lucky to have developed continuing
relationships with the composers.” But they also note that Rob Voisey,
creator and manager of Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, has had a hand in
increasing the sense of collaboration by supporting other musicians’ calls
for scores (like their biennial International Composer Competition).

Soprano Mary Hubbell, a two-time participant who gravitated to the project
for her love of interpreting new music, continues, “The atmosphere of this
project is amazing… [Rob] is welcoming and professional, as are all the
composers and performers. There is a real sense of joy at what we are
putting together.”
Watch Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Aurea Mary Hubbell, soprano & Alice Jones
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L49-kc54rbo>

Alyssa Reit agrees, “Rob has a way of bringing people together.” She not
only feels supported as an artist, but counts Rob as a true friend after
all their years of collaborating. Plus, with the recent addition of
choreographers and dancers to Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, she’s excited to see
where the collaborative aspect is headed.

Still, with all the ways that artists gain connections through
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, there are also those accidental community building
moments that occur. Monica Chew recalls the day before her first
performance, when a string snapped on her instrument. Her clavichord
builder was in Germany and he advised her to back out of the event.
However, she had made social media friends with another clavichord player,
and so, she contacted him to see if he could help.

“It turned out he was an incredible technician, and wow, he offered to come
over and change the string. He was one of those people that you just can
tell is an expert at what they handle because they’ve touched the thing so
many times.” But, he showed up with an older guy who turned out to be his
dad: “He was only 15!” When she asked, “How did you get into clavichord?”
he answered, “Oh, I’ve been into them since I was really young.” To which
she responded, “Aren’t you still really young?!”

It just goes to show, there’s no wrong way to make a new connection or add
to your artistic community.
[image: Celebrating 15 Years of Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame]

This special edition on NM421 is a special 5 part series of interviews with
musicians who have been featured on Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame. The next
installment will be published on March 8th, 2025.
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/issue/25-03-08.htm>

Vox Novus is asking composer who have submittied to Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame
to share their stories about their one-minute works. (Whether they have
been selected for a set of 15 or not)
Share Your Story

Vox Novus is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its groundbreaking
project, Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, and we want to hear from you! Whether you
are a composer, musician, dancer, performing artist, or audience member,
your story is part of the rich tapestry of this project’s legacy.
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Selected stories will be featured in the NM421 / Vox Novus newsletter and
shared on our social media platforms and other publicity avenues.
Contributors of chosen stories may also receive a limited-edition T-shirt
created to commemorate this special anniversary year.
Be a part of the celebration

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame is an extraordinary initiative that brings together
15 composers to write one-minute works for a specific musician or ensemble.
Over the past 15 years, the project has premiered works by more than 1,000
composers and collaborated with over 100 musicians, fostering creativity,
innovation, and meaningful connections in the world of contemporary music.
You can submit your story here:
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Announcing Selections !
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/Hon_Ning_Cheung>Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame
featuring Hon Ning Cheung

Vox Novus is proud to announce the 15 composers selected for
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Hon Ning Cheung. Stay tuned to see and
hear thes 15 one-minute works for chromatic harmoica.

The composers selected for this set of 15 include: David Bohn, Miriam
Carpinetti, Brian Ellis, Barry Paul Horrell, Naoki Kondo, Sakiko Kosaka,
Per Lönnqvist, Leslie Melcher, Vinícius Nascimento, Sebastian Ernesto
Pafundo, Federico Pozzer, Comet Smith, Alexander Unseth, Willyn Whiting,
and Blair Whittington

Find more by clicking here.
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/Hon_Ning_Cheung>
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/Hon_Ning_Cheung>Hon
Ning Cheung

Hon Ning Cheung (1998-) is a composer and chromatic harmonica player based
in Luzern and Maastricht. Graduating from chemistry bachelor at Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology in 2020, she transposed from science
to music. After four years, she finished her composition bachelor at
Conservatorium Maastricht(NL) with Vykintas Baltakas, and currently
continuing this journey at Hochschule Luzern for composition with Dieter
Ammann and orchestral conducting with Clemens Heil. As a chromatic
harmonica player, she has been expanding harmonica's repertoires through
exploring its timbral possibilities and varied instrumental combination.
Passionate about uncertainty and fragility in musical creations, Hon Ning
loves to explore different art forms while being exposed in various
dimensions as a musician, to continue searching her expression. Find more
at: https://www.honningcheung.com/
[image: Andrew White]
<http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame-Featuring-Andrew-White-2025/index.html>

Call for Vocal Scores
Deadline:
March 31, 2025

Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with baritone Andrew White with or without
electronic accompaniment to be premiered online in 2025 Only works
one-minute in length for baritone voice will be considered with or without
electronic accompaniment.

Find more information and submit at
Music Avatar
<http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame-Featuring-Andrew-White-2025/index.html>

[image: Yumi Suehiro]
<http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame-Featuring-Yumi-Suehiro-2025/index.html>

Call for Piano Scores
Deadline: May 1, 2025

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame Featuring Yumi Suehiro Vox Novus is thrilled to
announce a new edition of Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, featuring the acclaimed
pianist Yumi Suehiro. Composers are invited to submit one-minute
compositions that showcase the piano’s expressive and dynamic capabilities
while highlighting Ms. Suehiro’s exceptional artistry and technical
virtuosity.

Find more information and submit at
Music Avatar
<http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame-Featuring-Yumi-Suehiro-2025/index.html>
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Composer's Voice

is a bi-weekly TV showing airing on Manhattan Neighborhoodd Network

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Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame

is 15 one-minute works written for a specific musician/ensemble.

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60x60

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