Talea Recording Workshop @ Queens College, January 9-14, 2023
Applications Due November 20, 2022 (extended)
From January 9-14, 2023 at Queens College, Talea will work with a group of early-career composers to workshop recently written pieces and produce a high-quality professional recording for the composer’s future use. Free of cost to participants, this program seeks to support early-career composers by offering them practical career building resources.
Composers and creators of written music of all ages (18+) based in the U.S. may apply. We welcome participants of all musical styles, genres, and educational backgrounds. This program is recommended for composers who identify as in their early stages of their career who have not had extensive experience working with professional ensembles. Composers who have not had their work recorded by professional chamber ensembles are especially encouraged to apply.
Each participant will be offered a stipend towards transportation and accommodations, to ensure that travel expenses do not pose a barrier to participation. Homestay options in NYC may be available.
Feel free to reach out to stephanie@taleaensemble.org with any questions.
DATES & DEADLINES
Application Deadline (extended): November 20, 2022 at 11:59 PM
Notification of Applicants: early December 2022
Workshop: January 9-14, 2023
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Through the application, we want to get to know you, your work, and how you feel the workshop will help further your artistic and professional pursuits. It’s free to apply, and applications are due November 20, 2022.
Here are the main application components:
Work Samples:
We’ll ask you to share a score to the ensemble work for 3-8 musicians that you would like Talea to record, as well as the score to another recent original work of any instrumentation. In addition to the scores, are welcome to submit recordings (non-professional or midi are fine) in the form of audio/video links.
Project Statement:
In under 250 words, tell us how participating in this workshop will help you to achieve your artistic and professional goals.
Professional Development:
What topics would you be interested in learning about in the panel discussions and artist talks as a part of the workshop?
Background:
CV, resume, or bio – it’s up to you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do you define early-career?
This program is recommended for composers of any age who have not had extensive experience working with professional ensembles. Composers who have not had their work recorded by professional chamber ensembles are especially encouraged to apply.
Am I eligible if I’m a student?
Yes, as long as you are over 18.
Will you consider workshop and recording works with electronics or multimedia components?
Normally we love working with electronics, but unfortunately we aren’t able to accommodate works with electronics for the 2023 workshop.
What instrumentation is available for the recording?
Talea will workshop and record works of up to 15 minutes for 3-8 players. The following instrumentation is available for the 2023 workshop (one of each player): Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Piano, Percussion
Will you consider additional instrumentation requests?
In extraordinary circumstances we may consider additional requests outside of the listed instrumentation on a case by case basis. The application allows you to indicate if you have additional requests.
