June in Buffalo
Charles Wuorinen conducts the Slee Sinfonietta. Photographer: Irene Haupt
A Festival for Today’s Composers
With more than 50 years of history, June in Buffalo is a landmark festival and conference dedicated to emerging and established voices in contemporary music. Hosted annually at UB, the festival brings composers together with world-class performers, ensembles and mentors to develop new work, exchange ideas and build lasting professional connections.
UB's North Campus
Fully in-person festival
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Interested in Participating?
Applications for June in Buffalo 2027 will open soon. Stay tuned for full details
June in Buffalo offers an immersive, intensive experience designed to support today’s composers and performers at every stage of their creative journey.
Participants take part in:
- Seminars, Lectures and Workshops: Led by world-renowned faculty composers and guest artists.
- Professional Presentations: Explore current practices, technologies and artistic trends shaping contemporary music.
- Participant Forums and Open Rehearsals: Collaborate closely with professional ensembles and receive direct feedback on your work.
- Concerts Open to the Public: Afternoon and evening performances featuring faculty composers, resident ensembles and acclaimed soloists from around the world.
Festival highlights:
- Each selected composer has one work performed during the week
- Evening concerts spotlight leading composers, ensembles and adventurous new voices
- Open to composers, performers and anyone passionate about contemporary music
Whether you’re here to compose, perform or listen, June in Buffalo is a place to engage deeply with new music.
Planning for 2027 is underway.
Please check back for information about:
- Senior composers and guest artists
- Resident ensembles
- Application deadlines and submission guidelines
- Festival schedule