SCL Chicago Crossroads of Creativity 2026

The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL)

1st Annual SCL Chicago Crossroads of Creativity 2026

The iO Theater

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 <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTP2VmXHR4utAD5m7" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTP2VmXHR4utAD5m7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">i</a><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTP2VmXHR4utAD5m7" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTP2VmXHR4utAD5m7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">O Theater - Weed Theater</a> <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTP2VmXHR4utAD5m7" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTP2VmXHR4utAD5m7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">1501 N Kingsbury St Chicago, IL 60642 United States</a> Please be mindful of the SCL's <a href="https://thescl.com/code-of-conduct/" title="https://thescl.com/code-of-conduct/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Code of Conduct</a>. Please reach out to chicagoadmin@thescl.com 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. <h2>EVENT SCHEDULE:</h2>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 &amp; Contracts w/ Brian Rosenblatt and TJ Kleihban 4:50pm: Closing Remarks

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Click "Attend Event" below 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 <a href="http://thescl.com/join" title="http://thescl.com/join" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">thescl.com/join</a> **Morning Coffee/Tea Service and Lunch provided** **NO REFUNDS** ** SPACE IS LIMITED **

To access FREE SCL Member Ticket, Enter First &amp; Last Name (no space) and APPLY (If you are a new member, please reach out to chicagoadmin@thescl.com to activate your code)

<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUfeeCwccj8MkdWQ8" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUfeeCwccj8MkdWQ8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">i</a><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUfeeCwccj8MkdWQ8" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUfeeCwccj8MkdWQ8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">O Theater</a> <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUfeeCwccj8MkdWQ8" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUfeeCwccj8MkdWQ8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">1501 N Kingsbury St Chicago, IL 60642 United States</a> Limited street parking available. Accessible via the CTA Red Line to North/Clybourn, about a 5-minute walk away.

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