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Pro Musica of Detroit
2019-2020 Composer Residency Program

Detroit Composers' Project is collaborating with Pro Musica of Detroit to present new short works by locally-based and visiting composers alongside their existing 2019-2020 season. Each of Pro Musica’s 2019-2020 performances features a new or existing work by a living composer either based in Detroit or Michigan. Both Detroit-based composer Harriet Steinke and East Lansing-based composer Evan Snyder will have works on this year's season. DCP and PMD are currently soliciting applications for a composer to write a new work for the Beijing Guitar Duo's February Performance.

CALL FOR COMPOSERS Application Due November 8

October 26, 2019 - This call for composers aims to identify and commission an emerging or mid-career composer who is interested in engaging with Pro Musica of Detroit’s audience and collaborating with professional artists on a new piece for classical guitar duo. With generous support provided by the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs (MCACA), Pro Musica of Detroit is pleased to partner with Detroit Composers’ Project on this program.  

TIMELINE
OCTOBER 26  - Applications open for interested composers
NOVEMBER 8  - Close applications
NOVEMBER 10 - Selected composer notified
JANUARY 4 - Final score and parts due
FEBRUARY 13 - Rehearsal with Beijing Guitar Duo
FEBRUARY 14 - New work premiered at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra CUBE

APPLICANT GUIDELINES
  • Composer ideally a Michigan resident; we will consider applications from out-of-state composers but our funders are hoping to support a local or state-based artist; 
  • Composer ideally under 35 years of age or otherwise considered early-career or emerging;
  • Applicants may be of any level of schooling or post-schooling; 
  • Applicants need not have significant experience writing for classical guitar, however, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate a high potential for success in this project in their application and work samples. 
  • Applicants must attend rehearsal and the premiere.

SUBMISSION MATERIALS
  • Completion of the easy online application inclusive of: 
  • Short answers of why you’re interested in the project, etc; 
  • Two contrasting scores and recordings, preferably one an example of classical guitar writing.  

SELECTED COMPOSERS RECEIVE
  • $1000 Commission Award;
  • $150 travel/in-person participation stipend;
  • Commission to write a 5-7 min. work for classical guitar duo;
  • Participation in rehearsals with Beijing Guitar Duo;
  • Premiere on February 14 concert by the Beijing Guitar Duo in the DSO CUBE. 

Application available here (No Application Fee) 
Questions? Ask us: DetroitComposersProject@gmail.com 

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