Bang on a Can

Bang on a Can
Formation1987 (1987)
Founders
Founded atNew York City, New York, United States
FocusPresenting new concert music
Websitebangonacan.org

Bang on a Can is a multi-faceted contemporary classical music organization based in New York City. It was founded in 1987 by three American composers who remain its artistic directors: Julia Wolfe, David Lang, and Michael Gordon. Called "the country's most important vehicle for contemporary music" by the San Francisco Chronicle, the organization focuses on the presentation of new concert music, and has presented hundreds of musical events worldwide.