SCL Chicago Crossroads of Creativity 2026

Saturday, October 17th, 2026
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Registration 9:30am - 9:50am
Opening Remarks 9:50am - 10:00am
Program Commencement 10:00am

United States
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Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Join us at Crossroads of Creativity, a unique opportunity for Chicago’s composers, songwriters, filmmakers, and industry professionals to connect and share knowledge. Through panels, workshops, and informal conversations, attendees will have the chance to learn from experts, connect with peers, and explore creative collaborations within the Chicago community and beyond.

9:30am: Registration
9:50am: Opening Remarks
10:00am: Conversation w/ Michael Abels, moderated by Tony Scott-Green
11:05am: WORKSHOP: Workflow Tips for Composers w/ Tim Corpus, Jon "Deciius" Pierre, and Thor Bremer
12:00pm: SCL-Hosted Lunch Break
1:30pm: WORKSHOP: Adventures in Synthesis: Working with Hardware and Software Synthesizers w/ Anton Riehl
2:35pm: DISCUSSON: Composing Music for Sketch Comedy w/ Laura Hall, moderated by Jeannie Tanner
3:45pm: DISCUSSION: Copyright & Contracts w/ Brian Rosenblatt and TJ Kleihban
4:50pm: Closing Remarks

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Student ticket (with ID): $20
Non-member ticket: $25
Tickets available until
Saturday, October 17 at 9:00am CT.
SCL Member registration is free.
To become an SCL Member, visit thescl.com/join
**Morning Coffee/Tea Service and Lunch provided**
**NO REFUNDS**
** SPACE IS LIMITED **

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iO Theater
United States
Limited street parking available. Accessible via the CTA Red Line to North/Clybourn, about a 5-minute walk away.