CLC/LCC - March 9, 2007

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The CLC sends out periodic newsflashes to keep our membership informed of CLC activities and composer opportunities. We currently send out materials in the language in which it is received; our intention in the future, once we have sufficient resources, is to send out messages in both official languages.
1) Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Competition - Call for Submissions 2) Arraymusic Call For Scores 3) Canadian Arts Coalition update - Mar. 28, 2007 / Mise à jour de la Coalition canadienne des arts - 28 mars 2007 4) OICM - Projet “Observatoire international de la création musicale” Project .
1) Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Competition - Call for Submissions Choirs Ontario is pleased to announce the 2007 Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Competition. One of Canada's foremost musicians, Ruth Watson Henderson is renowned internationally both as a composer and pianist. Her works are acclaimed, performed, and recorded worldwide. The Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Competition was established in 1996 to recognize Ms. Watson Henderson’s invaluable contribution to the art of choral music. Award: $1,000 prize and a performance by the Amadeus Choir, under the direction of conductor and artistic director Lydia Adams at a concert in the spring of 2008. The award winner will be announced in November 2007. Entry deadline: Postmarked by September 30, 2007 Duration: 4 – 12 minutes Type of work: The work must be an original composition for mixed (SATB) voices. It may be a cappella or accompanied by up to 3 instruments. Texts may be sacred or secular. For complete regulations and an entry form please contact Choirs Ontario at 416-923-1144 or visit www.choirsontario.org. Entry fee: $25 Open to all Canadian Citizens and landed immigrants. There is no age limit. Choirs Ontario, 330 Walmer Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2Y4 Tel: 416-923-1144 Fax: 416-929-0415 E-mail: info@choirsontario.org www.choirsontario.org
2) Arraymusic Call For Scores Arraymusic is currently accepting submissions for its 2006/07 YOUNG COMPOSERS' WORKSHOP competition. Now in its 21st year, this unique workshop is designed to benefit emerging composers who have completed, or are nearly completed, their basic studies in composition and who welcome the opportunity to work directly with a professional ensemble in the development of a new work. There is no age restriction. This year's workshop focuses on composers who, in some way, incorporate improvisational and/or open elements into their overall music practice. This may take the form, but is not restricted to, use of free and structured improvisation, graphic notation and open (indeterminate) structures or processes. The YOUNG COMPOSERS' WORKSHOP jury is made up of professionals who select three (3) participants to create a work for a small chamber ensemble over a four (4) week period starting in May, 2007. Completed pieces (or works-in-progress) will be performed by the Arraymusic Ensemble in a public concert at The Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Sunday, June 10th, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. The YOUNG COMPOSERS' WORKSHOP and Concert takes place at the Arraymusic Studio from May 15th to June 10th, 2007. FOR DETAILS SEE: http://www.arraymusic.com/ycw The Arraymusic YOUNG COMPOSERS' WORKSHOP is supported by Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, and receives special funding support from the SOCAN Foundation and Ann Southam. Contact: Sandra Bell, general manager 416-532-3019 admin@arraymusic.com a r r a y m u s i c s t u d i o #218 - 60 a t l a n t i c a v e. , t o r o n t o, o n t a r i o m6k 1x9 Arraymusic is home to many of Toronto's experimental, jazz and improvisational musicians.
3) Canadian Arts Coalition - Correction note [Un message en français suivra.] We recently sent out an information note to Coalition supporters. Please note that an error was made. The official date of the 50th anniversary of the Canada Council for the Arts is March 28th, 2007, not February as we mistakenly advised. The Canada Council is planning some events at that time to acknowledge this milestone. As further details become available we will provide updates to you. The dates in our earlier note were incorrect. We apologize for the confusion. The Canadian Arts Coalition Mise à jour (correction) - Coalition canadienne des arts Nous avons malencontreusement fait une erreur dans la dernière mise à jour envoyée à tous nos supporters. La date officielle de l'anniversaire du Conseil des Arts du Canada est le 28 mars 2007, et non février comme vous avez pu le lire. Le Conseil des Arts du Canada prévoit des célébrations pour marquer cet anniversaire. Nous vous informerons des détails aussitôt que possible. Veuillez accepter nos excuses pour cette erreur. La Coalition canadienne des arts
4) Projet “Observatoire international de la création musicale” Project Dear Madam/ Sir, (version française suit) The “Observatoire international de la création musicale” is preparing a colloquium for March 2007 on the theme of « Composing in the XXIst century. ». Talks around practical issues directly influencing the composer’s practice will be given inside this event. One of the issues covered is that of financing in the arts. We would like to back our discussions in the course of the colloquium with information collected through your cooperation. We would ask you to fill this form in order to give us a better understanding of what one of the major programs that assists musical creation in Canada represents for you. We also ask if you would give us permission to quote your comments in the course of our presentation. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me. Please send the completed form to the following email address: ariane.couture@umontreal.ca The OICM would like to thank the Canadian Music Center for its collaboration in this project. OICM - Commissions Program form.pdf Madame / Monsieur, L’Observatoire international de la création musicale prépare un colloque sur le thème « Composer au XXIe siècle » pour le mois de mars 2007. Dans le cadre de cette activité, des présentations seront consacrées aux questions pratiques qui ont une influence directe sur la pratique du métier de compositeur. Parmi ces questions, il y a celle du financement des arts. Nous souhaiterions appuyer les réflexions qui seront menées lors de ce colloque par un certain nombre d’informations colligées auprès de vous. Nous souhaiterions que vous puissiez remplir ce formulaire afin de nous donner une meilleure idée de ce que représente pour vous, l’un des principaux programme d’aide à la création en musique au Canada. Nous souhaiterions aussi que vous nous accordiez la permission de citer vos remarques lors de notre présentation sur le sujet. Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à me contacter. Veuillez, s’il vous plait, faire parvenir votre questionnaire rempli avant le 1er décembre 2006 à l’adresse courriel suivante : ariane.couture@umontreal.ca Nous tenons à remercier le Centre de Musique Canadienne pour sa collaboration au projet. OICM - Questionnaire programme de commande.pdf
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