YouTune

A workshop program for emerging composers to produce new works for performance and podcast.

YouTune One - writing for the voice. Composers are invited to submit proposals for a vocal piece to be workshopped with vocal mentor, Merlyn Quaife, and composition mentor, Constantine Koukias.

TIMELINE AND DEADLINES
Call for SubmissionsMarch 2008
Deadline for Receipt of Applications2 June 2008
Announcement of Participating Composers9 June 2008
 
Thurs 24 - Mon 29 July 2008Workshop
 
NB: Composers will only be required to be in attendance for the day
or days that their piece is being workshopped.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Composers should submit the following:

  1. A score of a work or works for voices and piano or for solo voices not exceeding total 6 minutes duration.
    • The score must be typeset (handwritten applications will not be accepted).
    • Employ up to 4 voices (Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Baritone & Bass).
    • Works employing digital playback are eligible.
    • Works may be amplified (up to 2 amplified voices and amplified piano only).
  2. A Computer Audio CD - should accompany the application in MP3 or CD format
  3. A short biography (program style) of the composer no more than 350 words in length.
    • No CV's please.
    • Age restriction: 17 to 28 years of age on the 30th of June 2008.
    • Composers must have copyright clearance for any text employed in the score.
    • Up to 10 Emerging Composers will be selected nationally.

Applications MUST BE received by the 2nd JUNE 2008

via post

IHOS Music Theatre & Opera
32 Pitt Street, North Hobart 7000, Tasmania


For further information contact Constantine Koukias on 0439 113232 or email