CompositionLab is a three-part workshop where selected composers work in an in-depth manner with a CSO conducted ensemble to read and revise a sketch of a composition and test out new ideas.
This is a great opportunity for graduates or postgraduate students of composition to test out their musical ideas and develop them in conjunction with experienced professional musicians. Mentoring is available from established composers Chris Cree Brown (Winner of the 2010 APRA Silver Scrolls SOUNZ Contemporary Award) and UC Head of New Music Reuben de Lautour if requested.
Over three 3-hour sessions in September, up to four composers will be able to revise, test and try out their sketches of new compositions during readings with a conducted ensemble.
It is not necessary to submit a completed composition; in fact, we highly recommend you submit a work in progress that you would like to develop.
Orchestration available: single instruments: 1/1/1/2/0 1111.1111 timp, perc, harp
Notes on orchestration:
Woodwind doubling is available.
Percussion instruments will be played by one player only. Available instruments include:
- Bass drum
- Snare drum
- Suspended and crash cymbals
- Tambourine
- Triangle
- Tam Tam
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
Other percussion instruments can be requested for inclusion but is permitted at the discretion.
The workshops will take place in the Ron Ball Studio in the CSO Centre, Christchurch Town Hall over three weekends in September.
- Friday 4 September (7-10pm)
- Saturday 5 September (1-4pm)
- Saturday 26 September (1-4pm)
After the last workshop, there will be an informal performance in the Ron Ball Studio.
Applications close at 5pm 27th March.
If selected composers are based outside of Christchurch, the CSO will provide domestic flights. Accommodation is at participants' own expense.
For more information, please contact Head of Community Engagement Cathy Irons at cathy.irons@cso.co.nz or on 03 943 7797 ext. 2007.
Start time
February 27, 2020 9:00AM
End time
March 27, 2020 5:00PM
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