Summer
Music
Institute (SMI)

Composers Program: June 23 - 29, 2012

Audition Submission Deadline: Exended to Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Five talented, emerging professional composers will be selected by application to participate in an intense program of study this summer at the NAC for seven days from June 23 – 29, 2012.

The Composers Program is designed for those at a graduate level of study or higher or who have equivalent experience, preparing for a professional career in composition. The program is ideally for those 35 years of age and under. Exceptions may apply.

Participants will be required to write, in advance of the program, a new work of 7 – 10 minutes in length for a professional chamber ensemble of up to 12 parts: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass, piano, percussion. Each composition will be work-shopped in several sessions with a dedicated ensemble from l’Orchestre de la francophonie, led by its Music Director and Conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay.

The new works by the composing fellows will be premiered in a public concert on Southam Hall Stage for the culmination of the program. Composing Fellows and selected Composing Apprentices will take part in several informal discussions and information sessions during the 7-day program led by Kulesha.

The NAC Summer Music Institute is made possible through the wonderful generosity of individual donors, corporations, and the NAC Foundation’s National Youth and Education Trust (Founding Partner TELUS), including major support from NAC Donors’ Circle, Astral Media, Galaxie, Nippon Music Foundation, Universal Music Canada, University of Ottawa and Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

Audition Requirements

Deadline: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Composers Program is designed for those at a graduate level of study or higher or who have equivalent experience and are preparing for a professional career in composition. The program is ideally for those 35 years of age and under. Exceptions may apply.

Applicants must send a Data CD containing the following:

1. mp3 files of 3 sample compositions written within the past two years with date of recording(s) showing a variety of skill and abilities.
2. Scores of each composition including a summary description of each piece.
3. A recent résumé and photo. Word or plain text files Photos (.jpeg) should not be more than 200k file size.

Application Process

1. Complete the required on-line application form (below) and mail audition requirements to the National Arts Centre (to the attention of Stefani Truant) by the deadline date of December 20, 2011, 5 pm EST.
   
   All applicants are strongly urged to use a courier service including brokerage services to ensure a timely delivery and efficient customs clearance for those applying from outside Canada. Recordings & scores sent to complete an application not received by the NAC by the deadline risk having their application forfeited. Applications will not be processed until all materials including recording, resumé and $55 CDN non-refundable application fee, have been received. (See below for details)
2. $55 CDN non-refundable application fee payable by cheque (made out to National Arts Centre), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or International Money Order. The NAC does not guarantee a secure site for online transactions. Applicants may mail or call in their payment. Applications will not be processed without receipt by the NAC of the application fee.
3. The main form of communication for this program is by email. Applicants and those accepted to the Composers Program are advised to have an email address. It is the responsibility of the applicant / participant to check email on a regular basis for communications.

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