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Network for New Music Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1984 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ensemble was founded by Linda Reichert, a flutist and composer, and Richard Belcastro, a composer and pianist. The ensemble was created with the goal of promoting contemporary classical music and providing a platform for new and emerging composers. The ensemble's main members include Linda Reichert, who serves as the artistic director and flutist, Mary Javian, who serves as the executive director and cellist, and Richard Belcastro, who serves as the composer-in-residence and pianist. Other members of the ensemble include musicians who specialize in various instruments, including violin, viola, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, and percussion. Over the years, Network for New Music Ensemble has performed numerous concerts and commissioned works from a variety of composers. Some of the highlights of the ensemble's major performances include a concert at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia in 2004, which featured the world premiere of a work by composer Jennifer Higdon. The ensemble has also performed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to its performances, Network for New Music Ensemble has also received numerous awards and accolades. In 2005, the ensemble was awarded the Adventurous Programming Award by Chamber Music America. The award recognized the ensemble's commitment to promoting contemporary classical music and commissioning new works. The ensemble has also received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. One of the ensemble's most notable achievements was the creation of the New Voices Project, which was launched in 2005. The project was designed to provide opportunities for young composers to work with professional musicians and have their works performed in public. The project has since become a major part of the ensemble's mission, and has helped to promote the work of numerous emerging composers. Overall, Network for New Music Ensemble has become a major force in the world of contemporary classical music. The ensemble's commitment to promoting new and emerging composers has helped to shape the direction of classical music in the 21st century, and its performances have been praised for their innovation and creativity. With its talented musicians and dedicated leadership, Network for New Music Ensemble is sure to continue making an impact on the world of classical music for years to come.

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