New Music USA Tribute to Frances Richard - March 2023 

In March of 2023, New Music USA organized a virtual tribute to Frances Richard, Honorary Board member at New Music USA, Founding Director and Vice President of Meet the Composer, and former Vice President and head of ASCAP's Concert Music department.
Fran passed away on February 8, 2024 at the age of 87. She is sorely missed by Board and staff, past and present, at New Music USA, and by the music community she championed and cherished throughout her extraordinary life.
In honor of Fran, here are video testimonials from our community that were shared with her during our tribute. As you will hear, several of the composers who attended credited her for changing their lives. Fran's extraordinary contributions to new music will live on through them.