60x60 is a concert containing 60 compositions from 60 different composers, each composition is 60 seconds or less in duration. These 60 recorded pieces are performed in an hour long continuous concert. The performance is played in conjunction with a synchronized analog clock marking the passing of each minute. At the top of the minute begins a new composition from a different composer.

This compact disc adaptation of the 60x60 project is created for 3 different listening methods: The first is sequentially; each work in listened to in a designed order. The second is on random play, where there is no order. And the third is to listen to each work repeatedly for an extended period of time. Each method brings a different view and understanding to the composer's work and vision.

The goal of this project is to highlight many composers. The project presents a cross-section of contemporary music, including the various styles, aesthetics and techniques being used by the composers of today. 60x60 is a circle of sound, 60 pieces representing a slice of the contemporary music scene. The works in this volume of the 60x60 project represent the submissions received for the year 2003.

Acosta, Adams, Alexandra, Allemeier, Bathory-Kitsz, Bauer, Berkowski, Berry, Brickman, Brunner, Campbell, Carlson, Claman, Cohen, Creshevsky, Cuellar, Devore, Eichenbaum, Endo, Fine, Geers, Giusti, Gottshcalk, Green, Hahn, Hegarty, Herber, Hickey, Jones, Kinney, Leach, Link, Lockwood, Lopez, Lyon, Mallia, Marlow, Mason, Mooney, Moussa, Nichifor, Nicols, Oppedisano, Payne, Petering, Pritsker, Russo, Schuessler, Schwab, Schwartz, Shatin, Solare, Stallings, Strange, Thigpen, Tsabary, Vernusky, Villec, Voisey, Ward, and Winenger