Classical Commission Program (Season 2021/22)
Deadline: 22 Aug 2021
CreArtBox is now accepting proposals for its annual Classical Commission program.
Each season, CreArtBox selects one or more composers, who are commissioned to create a piece to be premiered by the group.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Composer can be of any age, nationality, or point in their career working in any style.
SUBMISSION MATERIALS
1. Cover letter with name, address, email, phone number, website (if possible) and brief biography (approximately 250 words) in .pdf format.
2. Written proposal for new work addressing how it will fit with the organization’s mission as stated above while contributing new ideas for amateur mixed chamber ensembles in .pdf format. Please include your intended instrumentation chosen from those listed below. A brief sketch of musical materials may be included but is not required.
3. Two sample .pdfs of recent works. Preference is for small ensemble works. Sound samples or realizations of the works submitted are also encouraged but not required.
4. Please use .pdf for submitted cover letter, proposal, and score samples and .mp3 for sound files. Permanent, direct links (e.g. personal website, dropbox, google drive, issuu, soundcloud) to score samples and audio are acceptable and encouraged. If providing a link, ensure that sharing settings are viewable to anyone with the link.
5. Submit all materials electronically to info@creartbox.nyc by August 22nd, 2021, 11:59 p.m. EST.
6. There is no fee to submit materials.
Type
Commission Opportunity
External link More info and how to apply
Submitted by New Music Scotland
NMS opportunities
Upcoming events
- 24 Jun 2026, 13:00
[Free Online Composer Support Calls] - 01 Jul 2026, 13:00
[Free Online Composer Support Calls] - 28 Aug 2026, 11:00
[New Music Scotland 2026 Gathering and Celebration] *NMS event - 24 Sep 2026, 19:30
[BBC SSO: Zemlinsky's Lyric Symphony] - 08 Oct 2026, 19:30
[BBC SSO: Willem Jeth's 'Mors Aeterna']
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