It began as a musical celebration of the new millennium and grew into an ongoing celebration of community, history, and sense of place. Explore the information below to learn more about Continental Harmony, its orgins, and the funders who make it possible. What is Continental Harmony? It's the first nationwide commissioning program. Through composer residencies and community celebrations, Continental Harmony extends the reach of new music, builds civic pride in communities, and provides new makets and artistic challenges for composers. learn more The Millennial Celebration In 2000, 58 communities leapt into a new millennium with musical celebrations of who they were and where they lived. see how it all began Thank You! To all of our funders, we would like to offer our deepest gratitude. Without your support, Continental Harmony would be impossible. meet our funders Welcome to our friends in the media. This page allows you to download press releases and high-resolution images to accompany your Continental Harmony coverage. enter

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Continental Harmony is a leadership initiative of the American Composers Forum and the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional funding provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, the Irvine Foundation, and Marshall Field's Project Imagine with support from the Target Foundation.