CISUM PERCUSSION
| CISUM PERCUSSION | |
| Summary: | Percussion Workshop |
| Deadline: | 01 July 2019 |
| Date Posted: | 06 June 2019 |
| Details: |
As a collective, Cisum Percussion shares a goal of expanding and developing the styles and capabilities within modern day percussion literature. The diversity of backgrounds the ensemble possesses span a plethora of musical styles and creates a unique environment in which anything is possible. The group revels in the performance of a crossbreed of styles such as contemporary classical music, rock, minimalism, funk, jazz, combined with the use of visual arts and theater. Constantly seeking out new works and composers, Cisum Percussion continues to explore this genre-melding sound world. In an effort to further expand their educational outreach and to more easily give composers the tools they need for success, Cisum Percussion presents a three (3) day workshop with a focus on writing for percussion. Composers will be selected as fellows for the program to receive one-on-one access to rehearsals/instruction as well as admission to concerts and masterclasses. Each of the composer fellows will receive a world premiere and a recording of a new work written for percussion. Cisum Percussion views this opportunity not only as a learning experience for composers, but rather an opportunity to create career-long relationships between musicians and composers. WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Composing for Percussion 2019 will be hosted in NYC from Friday November 22nd through Sunday November 24th. Over the course of the weekend, selected composer fellows and student composers will have the opportunity to explore new sounds within a hands-on approach to writing for percussion. Each fellow/student will learn about the unique sounds of percussion timbres as well as bring a new piece of music to life over the workshop weekend. Rehearsals Each composer fellow/student will have dedicated rehearsal time with the members of Cisum Percussion over the workshop weekend. These rehearsals are a time to explore the pieces theyve written and fine tune some small details about their music before a public showing of their work. Masterclasses Several masterclasses will be hosted throughout the workshop weekend with a focus on techniques when writing for percussion. With a combination of Cisum members as well as guest speakers (to be announced) the composer fellows/students will have the opportunity to learn about percussion notation, be hands on with our instruments, and hear from leading professionals within the industry. Past guest speakers include composer Dave Molk and Ian Rosenbaum of Sandbox Percussion. Open Readings Cisum Percussion will host an open reading of all student composer works that will be filmed/recorded for archival purposes after the workshop. These readings will be paired with a masterclass/Q&A discussing problems and solutions when writing for percussion. World Premieres Cisum Percussion will host a performance of all fellow composer works that will be filmed/recorded for archival purposes after the workshop. This performance will be a culmination of all the rehearsals and masterclasses throughout the workshop weekend. APPLICATION PRECEDURES: Please follow the link at the bottom of this section to pay the $10 application fee. After your payment is processed, click on the "return to merchant" button and it will bring you to the online application form. Please be prepared to submit all materials as you cannot save your progress and complete the application at a later time. If you do pay the application fee and have an issue with the application form, such as losing connection or submission not sending, please email us at cisumpercussion@gmail.com with a copy/screenshot of your application fee receipt. We can setup a new form in this rare situation for you to complete. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Eligible applicants must currently reside in the United States. There are no age restrictions for applicants. Submissions DO NOT need to be anonymous, please leave all names and information on the score. Submitted documents, scores and audio must be hosted through an online hosting service with a link that will not expire (Example: Dropbox, Google Drive, Etc.). Be prepared to have these links ready on the application page. Required submission materials include: o Name and contact e-mail o 1 - 2 page resume / bio (in one pdf file) o 2 - 3 score samples (pdf) - Submitted scores may be of any chamber instrumentation. Although scores that use percussion are encouraged, this is not necessary to receive a fellow position. The goal is to work with both composers who have experience writing for percussion and those who do not. o 2 - 3 audio samples (mp3 or wav) - Submitted audio samples must match the submitted scores. Although MIDI is accepted, we highly recommend the use of live recordings. Deadline for submissions is July 1st, 2019. No late or incomplete submissions will be reviewed. |
| Entry Fee: | $10 |
| Web Site: | www.cisumpercussion.com/workshop-overview |
