Each year SCA is operated by two to three graduate students from the Jacobs School of Music composition department. For the 2008-2009 year, these officers are: David Werfelmann, Natalie Williams, and Brian Ciach. The officers ensure that the initiatives and projects of SCA are carried out in complement to the existing activities of the composition department. Funding for SCA initiatives is drawn primarily from grants awarded by the IUSA (Indiana University Student Association) and SCA is very grateful for their ongoing annual support.

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The officers of SCA are happy to assist with any questions about our projects and activities. Please contact us at: sca@indiana.edu

SCA Mission Statement

    The Student Composers Association at Indiana University exists primarily to further the professional development and industry opportunities for composition students enrolled at the Jacobs School of Music.
    The Association operates as a peer interface for the composition department, facilitating an annual guest composer program, developing and administrating public performances both on and off campus, and advocating on behalf of the students to improve performance and learning opportunities.
    The SCA also exists to expand opportunities for professional development and community involvement of composers at the Jacobs School of Music. This is achieved through interaction with guest and visiting composers (national and international), establishing popular and successful annual, public performance programs with community partners in Bloomington, and creating cross-departmental projects for the premiere of new works. These opportunities would not be available for composition students, without the advocacy and work of the SCA.
    The SCA maintains a strong presence within the Music School, by facilitating welcome receptions and functions for incoming students, working with the faculty to attract high profile guest composers and educators and seeks to maintain the quality and high standards of new music activity within the Jacobs School of Music.