YOUNG COMPOSERS PROGRAM

YOUNG COMPOSERS WORKSHOP (June 1st-14th, 2009)

4 young composers will be accepted

Acclaimed Canadian composer, Roger Bergs will be composer-in-residence at this year’s festival and will mentor young composers during the second week of the program. Students will also attend masterclasses held by some of the leading instrumentalists including Mark Fewer, violin Jonathan Crow, violin, Douglas McNabney, viola, Denise Djokic, cello, Mark Duggan, percussion, and John Novacek, piano to name only a few. These workshops with professional artists will allow student composers to gain deeper insight into writing for different instruments.

In addition to masterclasses and lectures, student composers will have the opportunity to work with one assigned student ensemble dedicated to playing the works of student composers.   Outstanding compositions will be performed on Young Artist concert programs.

Application requirements for Young Composer's Workshop:

 

  • Scores and recordings, if available (including MIDI renderings), for one or two compositions for wind quintet, string quartet, piano or any combination of these instruments (Max. total duration of music 20 min.)  
  • two letters of recommendation  
  • a resumé  
  • completed Young Artist Program Application (download from www.scotiafestival.ns.ca)  
  • a $10 Cdn processing fee.  
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Deadline: April 1st, 2009.
Upon acceptance, the deadline for submitting individual parts for accepted works will be May1st, 2009.

 

APPLY FOR YOUNG COMPOSER’S WORKSHOP ONLINE

**only PDF copies of scores will be accepted with online applications

The tuition fee this year is FREE in celebration of Scotia Festival of Music's 30th anniversary. 

Please direct any questions to Jane Levitt, Young Artist Coordinator yap@scotiafestival.ns.ca 

 

CLICK HERE for a printable application form.

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

When accepted to the program you will receive an accommodation registration form. You will be asked what arrangement you would prefer; single, shared, with whom, billet, residence, etc. and we will assist in making the arrangements for you if you like. Remember, accommodations and food costs are not included in your tuition fees.

 

Scotia Festival of Music is very fortunate to have a strong network of volunteers who take Young Artists into their homes for the two weeks of the festival. They provide accommodation but are not expected to provide food. These billet homes are, eight times out of ten, within walking distance of Dalhousie University, where the festival takes place. These billet home are based on a first come first serve basis.

 

If you don’t want to be billeted, Dalhousie University residences are the way to go. Howe Hall is the closest, virtually across the street from the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Howe Hallis a residence style accommodation. For more information check out Dalhousie University’s website at www.dal.ca/confserv

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

 

The Metro bus system is very easy to use. Fares are $2.

 

Parking is difficult close to the university. Spaces are few and far between and usually limited to two hours. Parking becomes easier if you’re willing to walk a few blocks. You may still face some time restrictions.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HALIFAX

 

For General information about Halifax and how to get there check out the following web sites:  

www.region.halifax.ns.ca/tourism

www.explore.gov.ns.ca

www.catferry.com

www.nfl-bay.com

www.halifax.ca 

http://www.socanfoundation.ca/english/socan_foundation.html