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
SUBMISSION MATERIALS
SELECTED COMPOSERS RECEIVE
Application available here (No Application Fee)
Questions? Ask us: DetroitComposersProject@gmail.com
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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