Outside-In Application 2012-2013
ARE YOU SECRETLY A COMPOSER?
The Outside-In Program:
The Brooklyn Phil is looking for Brooklyn musicians interested in expanding their musical ideas by composing music for orchestra and string quartet.
The Outside-In program pairs non-orchestral composers with our Resident Composer-Mentor, Randy Woolf, and our Artistic Director, Alan Pierson. Randy will guide the Composer Fellows through the process of writing new string quartet and chamber orchestra music building on the musical styles and ideas of each fellow. The string quartet commissions will receive a world premiere performance in the spring of 2013.
Composers from diverse musical backgrounds including hip hop, electronica, world music, jazz, indie rock, etc. are encouraged to apply.
Past fellows have included Valerie Coleman-Page, Cristian Amigo, Darcy James Argue, Susan Oetgen, Elan Vytal, Ryan Brown, Natalie Elizabeth Weiss, Charlie Looker, Matt Mehlman, Tim Fite, Jeremiah Lockwood, and Corey Dargel.
Program Dates:
June 2012 – October 2013
Application Deadline: June 1, 2012
Three composers will be selected to participate in 2012-2013. The fellowship will include:
- Ten one-on-one sessions with composer Randall Woolf as well as periodic meetings with Alan Pierson, beginning in Summer/Fall 2012
- World premiere performance of a commissioned string quartet composition in 2012
- A reading session of a new chamber orchestra work by the Brooklyn Philharmonic in the fall of 2013
- $2,500 stipend
Directions:
1. All components of the application must be submitted together. Be sure that all your files have successfully uploaded before finalizing your application.
2. Title your submission “Composer Application 2012”
3. In the "Cover Letter/Biography" box enter your full name and email address.
In order to have a complete application, the following items are mandatory:
Resume
Should include: education, recent performances/commissions, and performance groups.
Must contain the following contact information:
- Name
- Complete Address
- Phone
- Website (if applicable)
Biography and Statement of Interest
In one document, please include a short biography, as well as a short description of your interest in the Outside-In Program.
Current Work Samples
At least two current audio samples are required. (Formats: MP3, MP4, WAV)
Additional submissions may include (optional, max three): Audio, Video, Scores (PDF only)
Applications must be submitted online no later than June 1, 2012.
For more information, please contact:
Kathleen Coughlin, Production Manager
kcoughlin@bphil.org
718-488-5700