Composer Residency Competition
2013/14 Season
The Music in the Loft Composer-in-Residence Program provides repeated and very beneficial exposure to young composers. The composer-in-residence receives two performances of already existing chamber ensemble works, as well as a $2,500 commission for a new chamber piece to be premiered at the Loft during the 2013/14 season. Attendance at all three performances is required. The hotel and travel costs are provided.
Eligibility
Composers must be born after January 1, 1973. Only complete applications will be considered.
Timeline
April 18, 2012 - Applications Due (received by)
June 1, 2012 - 2013/14 Season Composer-in-Residence Announced
June 1, 2013 - Deadline for Commissioned Work
Application Requirements
- One page biography, including current contact information (phone, address, email, website)
- List of chamber works scored for 5 or less instruments, with dates of composition and durations for each work
- Two scores of recent chamber pieces along with matching recordings on CD
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your materials returned
Applications should be sent to:
Music in the Loft
Composer-in-Residence Program
c/o Mr. Lincoln Ellis
1530 N. Dearborn Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610
Please contact Anna Solomon at anna@musicintheloft.org with any questions.
No phone calls please.