Vienna Summer Music Festival
| Vienna Summer Music Festival | |
| Summary: | Composers' Forum |
| Deadline: | 15 April 2019 |
| Date Posted: | 13 March 2019 |
| Details: |
OVERVIEW The Composers Forum is geared towards individuals who are pursuing the craft of composition and receiving professional performances of their works, attending masterclasses, and immersing themselves in the compositional world of Vienna, Austria and all that it has to offer. Interested participants can apply to one of three categories: Instrumental Composition, Opera Composition, and Choral Composition. Each admitted composers will receive a performance of their new work. Instrumental Composition Premieres with PHACE: Participants of the Instrumental Composition Program will have their music performed by PHACE. PHACE is a premiere contemporary music ensemble who performs around the world and regularly commissions leading composers. You can learn more about PHACE here. Opera Composition Premieres: The VSMF is excited to announce that we are accepting four composers for our Opera Composition program. Accepted individuals for this program will have a one act opera performed in conjunction with the vocal arts program. Composers must submit a piano score by December 1st and completed orchestration by April 15th. Instrumentation will be discussed after the admittance of a participant. There are stylistic restrictions. Choral Composition Premieres: Accepted participants to the Choral Composition Program will have their new choral works premiered by one of Vienna's leading professional choirs. Works can be accompanied with piano or for unaccompanied Choir. Performances will take place in one of Vienna's premiere concert facilities. INSTRUCTIONS Applicants for the Composers Forum should submit two original scores that best represent their skill as a composer; there are no stylistic restrictions. If applying for the Opera Composition Program, please submit one aria from your opera, it can be a work in progress. Should you be selected for an interview, we ask that you describe to us the nature of your opera and casting. All application materials including YouTube links, audio files, and scores should be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud, or by mail to info@viennasummermusic.com. For questions regarding submitting via file sharing visit the application section of the FAQ page. Scores should be submitted in PDF format, and recordings of these works should be submitted in MP3 or MIDI files. Files names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the score and recording.(Example: Emily Brown_Composition Forum_08/18.MP3) All applicants should receive an initial response in 3-5 business days. An application fee of $35 is required for submission. Scholarships Scholarships are available, and will be awarded up to €1,500 to select applicants. For those applicants that are interested in applying for scholarship, a brief scholarship application essay of no more than 500 words answering the question, “What are your career goals, and how would a scholarship to the Vienna Summer Music Festival help you achieve those goals?”, and a list of references should be sent in addition to application materials. The subject line should contain the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the text “Scholarship Essay.” Interested applicants will receive scholarship funds based upon their submitted audition materials and essay. Scholarship Application Requirements: 1) 500 word Scholarship Essay answering, “What are your career goals, and how would a scholarship to the Vienna Summer Music Festival help you achieve those goals?” 2) A list of two to three references All scholarship application materials should be emailed to info@viennasummermusic.com. Opera Composition Deadline: November 15th, 2018 Instrumental and Choral Composition: April 15th, 2019 |
| Entry Fee: | $35 |
| Web Site: | www.viennasummermusic.com/composers-forum |
