Tools and Benefits:

• Private lessons and masterclasses with an internationally acclaimed 2024 composer-in-residence, Melinda Wagner

• Business lectures on topics rarely addressed in a conservatory setting, such as marketing, grant writing and copyright law for artists

• A well-rounded approach to career development and collaboration, catered toward the independent composer

• Mentorship and fellowship with professional women representing a range of creative disciplines

• Discussions addressing topics central and unique to women composers

• Career-enhancing networking opportunities

• Personalized attention and sessions tailored to your compositional interests and needs, within a selective cohort of six fellow composers

• Performance of the submitted composition at the festival alongside the finest contemporary works

• Workshop with festival musicians and/or rehearsal with performers 

• Professional audio and 4-camera angle video recording of the live performance of the submitted composition

• Admission to all 2024 festival events

• A personalized one-on-one finance and career coaching with the Artistic Wealth Coach 

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GUIDELINES

 

Eligible participants:

• Open to women composers, transgender and ciswomen

• Ages 18 and up

• Composers at the earlier stages of their composition careers, meaning:

  • limited professional performances of works

  • not yet published and/or recorded professionally

  • those seeking tools to enhance their composition careers

  • composers who are interested in constructive feedback and support on a current work

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Submitted works should be:

• Written no earlier than January 1, 2021

• 7-10 minutes in length

• Single or multi-movement work not previously recorded or published

• Scored for one to six players; see available instruments and ensemble types below

• Work must be completed. However, minor changes are acceptable. Accepted applicants must provide the finalized scores by March 15, 2024.

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Required submission materials:

• • Brief Bio (100 words)

  • Short essay (200-250 words), which will determine your candidacy for Composers Hub, addressing the following:

    • Why do you believe you are a good fit for this program? 

    • What do you hope to gain from this experience, and why would you like to participate?

  • PDF of score. Scores must be created by a standard notation software such as Finale or Sibelius. Format as 8 ½ x 11.

  • MIDI recording of the work

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Submission guidelines:

• All materials must be submitted no later than January 15, 2024, 11:59pm (Central Time)

• Late submissions will not be accepted

• Files must be uploaded through the LunART website during the submission period (application form will be active starting November 15, 2023)

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Successful applicants will be notified by March 1, 2024

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Transportation:

Transportation to and from the festival is the responsibility of the participant. 

 

Housing and Parking Accommodations:

All lodging and meal expenses are the responsibility of the participants, in addition to program tuition. Single rooms with a private bathroom are available at an approximate rate of $70 per night, located right on the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at the Lowell Center. Just steps away from Lake Mendota, the Lowell Center is walkable to most of the festival venues. First United Methodist Church, where most of the Composers Hub sessions take place, is a 12-minute walk, 8-minute bus ride, 4-minute bike ride, and a 3-minute trip by car from the Lowell Center. 

 

The festival will provide a list of hotel options located in downtown Madison. Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

 

Parking is available free of charge at some festival venues. Street parking (metered and free) and ramps are located within easy walking distance to the Lowell Center and all performance venues.

 

For more information about the housing, please contact our Educational Program Manager, Marie Pauls: marie@lunartfestival.org