Montréal Contemporary Music Lab
| Montréal Contemporary Music Lab | |
| Summary: | Workshop opportunity |
| Deadline: | 15 January 2020 |
| Date Posted: | 11 December 2019 |
| Details: |
The Montréal Contemporary Music Lab (MCML) is a 12-day performance and creation workshop exploring, celebrating, and creating bonds between performers, composers, sound artists, improvisers and mixed/multi media artists engaged in the act of creating new music. Formed in 2011 by seven emerging musicians, we are a collective run entirely by and for young artists in Montréal. In addition to the main thoroughfare of rehearsing and producing new music, participants will take part in workshops, lectures, masterclasses, concerts, social outings, collective meals, and spontaneous events. Our invited guest artists are present throughout the lab, presenting workshops, providing coachings during rehearsal and studio times, attending concerts and exhibitions, and providing feedback during our many open forums for discussion. The event concludes in a concert showcasing the collaborative efforts of everyone involved. MCML is a workshop for emerging musicians with an open mind. It is not a competition, nor is it a festival. For some, it is a first foray into contemporary music making; while for others, it is a chance to meet new people and forge connections with others in the community. The Lab is a supportive environment in which to experiment, learn, and most importantly, collaborate in music making. APPLICATION PROCESS DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 15, 2020 Applications are in three categories: performer, composer, and open project. We accept applications from all artists who work with sound, for example: composers, acoustic instrumentalists, improvisers, mixed and multimedia artists, electronic artists, etc. Both Canadian and international applicants are welcome. This edition of the lab unfortunately does not allow for pieces of indefinite length, such as installations. The length of all works created for the Lab must not be longer than 7 minutes. TO APPLY: You will find a link to your online application under your corresponding category below. No hard copies will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact us at labomontreal@gmail.com IMPORTANT DATES Dates of MCML workshop: August 5th - 16th, 2019 Application Deadline: January 15, 2020 Acceptance Notification: February 22, 2020 Participation Fee Deadline: March 4, 2020 Pairing Notification: March 21, 2020 Score Submission Deadline: June 1, 2020 There is no application fee. FEES & PAYMENT A $275 CAN fee is obligatory for participation in the Lab and is to be paid by March 4, 2019* upon a successful application. We accept payments by the following methods: Interac email transfer to the Montréal Contemporary Music Lab. labomontreal@gmail.com. This is our preferred method of payment! Paypal plus 5% transaction fee to the Montreal Contemporary Music Lab. *The participation fee will increase to $300 for all payments made after March 4, 2019. SELECTION PROCESS While we would like to accept as many applicants as possible, we can accommodate a maximum of 40 participants and must maintain a balance between the different categories of participants within the Lab. The Montreal Contemporary Music Lab is aimed at emerging artists, and applications will be assessed primarily based on the perceived benefit to the participant. As a result, the written letter of intent is the most important element of the application. The selection committee strives to create pairings that best meet the interests and comfort levels of participants as described during the application process. The selection committee includes members of MCML’s organising team and invited guest artists. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome everyone, regardless of their academic experience, cultural or ethnic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, and disability. If you have questions about accessibility, please email us at labomontreal@gmail.com. |
| Web Site: | www.labomontreal.com/about |
