We are a non-profit volunteer-run society dedicated to the presentation and promotion of new works by B.C. composers. Our concerts, workshops, educational initiatives and multicultural partnerships help create a strong, vibrant, musical community in British Columbia.
Since its inception in 1986, Vancouver Pro Musica has proudly presented hundreds of premiers by talented emerging and established local composers. Our concert series include Further East/Further West – a cross-cultural initiative blending Eastern and Western musical styles – and our flagship Sonic Boom Festival, a four-day extravaganza of new music by B.C. composers.
Sonic Boom 2011 Master Class
CALLING ALL STUDENT COMPOSERS!
Vancouver Pro Musica Presents...
The Sonic Boom 2011 Festival of New Music
Student Composers’ Master Class
‐‐ Call for Scores ‐‐
Sunday, March 27th, 2011 (exact time TBA) at the Western Front Theatre,
303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver
About the master class:
Led by celebrated Canadian composer, writer and educator R. Murray Schafer, each participant hears a professional
reading of their piece by two exceptional musicians: Connie Gitlin, clarinet and Chris Morano, piano.
Participants will receive feedback from Mr. Schafer, and will have the opportunity to engage the musicians and fellow
participants in open discussion. This workshop is a rare and valuable opportunity for all student composers.
Who can submit a score?
We welcome submissions from composers of all levels of experience. Although typically applicants are from the secondary
school to university level, we encourage any and all interested students to apply!
What do I need to submit?
A score for a short piece (about 3 to 8 minutes) for either or both of the following two instruments:
- clarinet in Bb or A
- piano
What is Vancouver Pro Musica?
Vancouver Pro Musica is a non‐profit organization run collectively by and for BC composers.
The Student Composers’ Master Class Is part of our long‐standing commitment to encourage and mentor young composers.
How to Submit: Application Guidelines
- Applicants must be residents of British Columbia.
- Applicants automatically become members in good standing of Vancouver Pro Musica, exempt from membership dues for one year.
- Applications must be sent with a copy of the application form
- Applications should be mailed to the address given below, and must be received on or before 1 February 2011.
Applications must include:
The composer’s name, address (with postal code), academic affiliation (if applicable), telephone number
and e‐mail address (if available);
Application fee of $20. Please make your cheque or money order payable to the Vancouver Pro Musica
Society;
Two copies of the score, one set of parts, and any desired supporting material.
The submission of an application implies agreement to attend the master class.
Please mail applications to:
Student Composers’ Master Class
Vancouver Pro Musica
P.O. Box 78077, RPO Grandview
Vancouver V5N 5W1
Master class participants will be contacted in late February 2011 to confirm attendance.
Materials submitted will be returned to the recipient only if claimed at the master class or if all necessary return packaging
(including postage) is provided, pre‐addressed.
For more information, please contact Vancouver Pro Musica at info@vancouverpromusica.ca
Support Vancouver Pro Musica!
Donations of any size are greatly appreciated and help Vancouver Pro Musica promote the music of BC composers. Our budgets are growing increasingly tighter, and we continue to hope for positive change. Click below to make an online donation now through Canada Helps:
