Applicants ages 14-19 are invited to send scores for 1 to 3 original works. Works in progress are acceptable, but at least one work must be complete. Works submitted may be for any instrumentation.
Please mark all scores clearly with composer's name. Do not send original manuscripts. Send only photocopies or printouts. The Young Composers Program is not responsible for lost or damaged scores. Scores should be appropriately legible.
Applicants should ask a music teacher or mentor who is familiar with their musicianship to write a brief reference letter addressing the applicant's talent, desire, work habits and reliability. Multiple references are allowed. The reference letter can be sent under separate cover and is also due April 1st.
Applicants should indicate their top three preferences for instrumentation of a new piece to be written for performance at the program. The ensemble will include clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano; please list your top three preferences in order from among that ensemble, including the full ensemble if desired. Works to be performed at the YCP must be no longer than 8 minutes.
Applications accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope will be returned to applicants after review.
Please include a check or money order for $35 payable to the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Send to:
Young Composers Program
Cleveland Institute of Music
c/o Preparatory Department
11021 East Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Acceptance
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by April 28, 2008.
YCP Calendar
Applications and Fees
April 12 - Postmark deadline for applications
April 28 - Applicants are informed of acceptance decisions by email
May 12 - Deposits for accepted applicants due
July 1 - Score and Parts due
Program
July 20, Sunday - Arrival/Registration (1-4pm) and Welcome Dinner
July 21-25, Monday-Friday - Classes, Lessons, Coachings, etc.
July 25, Friday - Concert I (8:00pm) followed by a Reception
July 26, Saturday - Concert II (12:00 noon) followed by the Farewell Picnic
Tuition, Housing and Health
YCP Tuition - $625
Room and board (breakfast and dinner) - $275
($100 of the tuition is paid as a non-refundable deposit by May 12, 2008.)
Housing will be available to all students. Students are housed at the Cutter House Dormitory, immediately adjacent to CIM. Breakfast and dinner will be provided each day. The program will conclude with a picnic lunch on Saturday afternoon. All events are held at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Students are expected to have their own health coverage in the event of an emergency.
Quotations above come from survey responses
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