Young American Composer-In-Residence Program
2010-2013
The Young American Composer-In-Residence (YACR) program is designed to give outstanding, emerging, young American composers an opportunity to work with a professional orchestra and conductor for a three-year residency from August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013.
The YACR program is distinctive from all other programs of its type. The composer is provided with a number of readings and recordings of his/her work during the composition process. The composer, conductor and orchestra become partners in the creation of the work, and share their experience as the composition develops.
To apply please send:
· $50.00 non-refundable application fee (checks payable to California Symphony)
· A cover letter including date of birth
· Proof of U.S. citizenship (copy of birth certificate, passport or valid driver’s license)
· Résumé including list of repertoire
· Three professional letters of reference (may be included in application or mailed separately. If separate, please be sure applicant's name is printed on the envelope).
· At least three scores from within the last three years that represent a cross section of your work (orchestral, chamber and vocal scores are acceptable); compact discs of the compositions are recommended
· Award Recognition List (please type: include year, title of award received and title of composition)
· Composition List (please type: include year, title of composition, instrumentation, whom the piece was commissioned by and year/name of group that has performed each work.)
· All candidates should be American citizens under the age of 40*
· If you would like your materials returned upon review, please include an additional $10 check with a self addressed return envelope. Materials will not be saved past 9/1/10.
YACR Advisory Board: John Adams, John Corigliano & Christopher Rouse.
Send your application packet to:
Elaina Birnbaum, Director of Operations
California Symphony, YACR Program
877 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
The application deadline has been extended to March 1, 2010. All applications must be complete and postmarked by this date to be considered.
A selection will be made on or before June 15, 2010.
* Under special circumstances, the committee reserves the right to consider an applicant over the age limit.
**The California Symphony is an equal opportunity employer.