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For additional information on events, opportunities, and program offerings of interest to composers and performers of new music, visit the American Music Center and Meet The Composer Web sites.


American Composers Forum
Application Deadline: 8/1/2009

Seeks applications for their Jerome Composers Commissioning Program for emerging composers from Minnesota or the five boroughs of New York City, or emerging composers living elsewhere who partner with Minnesota performers

Details
2009 Application deadline: Saturday, August 1, 2009 (postmark).

This program, funded by the Jerome Foundation, supports the creation of new musical works by emerging composers, composer/performers, improvisers and sound artists. JCCP supports the creator's commissioning fee. A composer applies in conjunction with a performing organization (which may be any soloist or group, not necessarily a non-profit organization). Alternatively, composers, performers, and improvisers who play their own work apply in conjunction with a venue or presenter (e.g., school, theater, gallery, festival, etc). JCCP welcomes applications in all musical genres, including jazz, experimental, classical, improvised, sound-art and international styles, and seeks to expand new-music culture beyond the usual settings.

The call for scores is announced every May (see upper right for link to a PDF of the 2009 JCCP Guidelines and Application Form).

JCCP will grant up to $8,000 towards the composer's commission fee. The fee should reflect the duration of the work, the size of the performing forces, an estimate of the composition time needed and the cost of producing scores/parts when necessary. For projects whose total budget exceeds $8,000 a letter of commitment for the performer/venue to secure extra funds is required. Composers who are also performers in the proposed work must apply with a presenter and submit a letter of commitment from the presenter stating an anticipated performance date and location. Projects must be completed within five years of the date of the award. Works must be in the early stages of composing at the time of application: works to premiere before November 2009 will not be considered.

Selection criteria includes: A high level of composer's and performer's musical ability, and evidence of the composer's personal voice, as demonstrated by submitted materials; the significance of the commission to the composer's career development; the commitment shown by the performer/presenters to promoting the new work: multiple performances (including through consortium arrangements), recordings, broadcasts, creative publicity, and educational outreach; proposals must be complete and show well-considered compositional and performance planning.

Judging Procedure: ACF staff will review all applications for eligibility and completeness; an anonymous panel of three professional musicians familiar with diverse genres of contemporary music will select the winners; panelists receive copies of all written materials as well as recorded samples to review before they meet in St. Paul to make their final selection. Awards will be announced by the end of October.

Program Guidelines:

  • Composers, performers, or presenters may take a leading role in only one application per year.
  • Composers, presenters, or performers selected for JCCP awards in the last two years (2007 or 2008) are ineligible this year.
  • All previous JCCP projects must be completed before a composer, performer, or presenter may reapply.
  • No formal musical training is required.
  • Currently-enrolled students may apply only if they have completed all coursework by the date of the panel meeting.
  • A composer may apply in conjunction with an ensemble in residence at a place of worship, provided the work is not premiered during a religious service.
Who May Apply:
  • Only emerging composers may apply. "Emerging" composers are at an early stage in their careers, with as-yet little peer recognition, no national reputation (as determined by prior performances and awards), and have had limited professional opportunities. JCCP is intended to be among a composer's first commissions and represent a significant career boost. Favor will be shown towards composers who demonstrate potential and are taking a risk with the proposed project. These distinctions are relative, so we ask you to state how this project will advance your career.
  • Composers residing in Minnesota or in the five boroughs of New York City may apply with performers based anywhere in the world. Composers residing elsewhere must work with Minnesota-based partners and present the work in Minnesota.
  • Similar geographic restrictions apply for composers and performers applying in conjunction with a presenter. All applicants may also consider forming a consortium to include Minnesota participants.
  • Although ACF membership is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to join.
Press release PDF of the 2008 JCCP Award winners.

This program is funded by generous gifts from The Jerome Foundation.
For more information about this opportunity contact:
Craig Carnahan

(p) 651.251.2833
(f) 651.291.7978

American Composers Forum
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Saint Paul, MN 55101-1300
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