Space is available for up to five talented composers and six instrumentalists. This year the instrumentation for the workshop is: clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), trombone, piano (doubling synthesizer), percussion, violin (with electric possibilities) and double bass (doubling electric bass).

New Music Workshop applicants will receive their results on or before March 31, 2010. A refundable deposit of $300 must be paid within ten days of acceptance to secure one's position.

1.	APPLICATION FORM
2.	DVD (preferred) or CD recording marked with your name, instrument and repertoire (DVDs and CDs will not be returned)
3.	Scores (will only be returned with a self-addressed and stamped envelope)
4.	Two letters of recommendation (written after 1/1/09)
5.	CV reflecting experience and studies
6.	Repertoire list
7.	Non-refundable $60 application fee

RECORDING GUIDELINES
Instrumentalists and composers will audition for the New Music Workshop via recording only. Live auditions are not held. Recordings of poor quality will not be evaluated. DVDs will be given preference for performers. Recordings in CD format will be considered. Mark both your recording and its case with your name, instrument and repertoire including specific movements. Recordings will not be returned. Composers: scores will only be returned if a self-addressed and stamped envelope is submitted with them.

REPERTOIRE
The works listed below are recommended repertoire. Repertoire should demonstrate variety and flexibility. Where possible, include a sample of chamber music. A recent recital DVD (preferred for performers) or CD may be substituted if the program falls roughly within the guidelines listed below.

Instrumentalists:
Submit two 20th/21st-century works and one non-20th/21st-century work.

Composers:
Submit scores and CD(s) of three works. Please include a self-addressed and stamped mailer if you would like your scores returned.

SESSION FEES
APPLICATION $60 (non-refundable)

AFTER ACCEPTANCE
All accepted participants receive an Ellen Battell Stoeckel Fellowship to cover the full cost of tuition, housing and meals.

REGISTRATION FEE $300 (refundable)

REGISTRATION FEE is due upon acceptance of Fellowship
• Fees must be paid by credit card only
• No cash or checks will be accepted
• Visa, MasterCard or American Express only
• Registration fee is refundable after completion of the program subject to deductions in the event of damage or loss to any property.

AUDITIONS
Instrumentalists and composers will audition for the New Music Workshop via recording only. Live auditions will not be held.

ACCEPTANCE
Candidates will be mailed notification of the outcome of their application on or before March 31, 2010. A refundable registration fee of $300 must be paid by credit card within ten days of acceptance to secure one’s place. The fee will be refunded after completion of the program subject to deductions in the event of damage or loss to any property.

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