World Premiere: March 1, 2017 at National Sawdust

FMP 1.0 conceived the first seven multi-media solo cello commissions in 2016. Following the success of the premiere at National Sawdust, Forward Music Project joined the venue’s touring roster. Amanda continued to develop this project through commissioning 11 more works for FMP 2.0 and 3.0, educational initiatives, concert series, and a podcast.

The FMP 1.0 composers

“Gookin’s focus and ferocity - coupled with expert technical work -

made her message unforgettable.”

⁠— The Strad

The FMP 1.0 commissions