Current activity
FINAL call for young composers
– top prize to include a commission and several performances –
The development of new choral repertoire is one of Tenso’s primary missions. In the coming years, the network will organize a series of workshops under the direction of composer/conductor James Wood and with the participation of professional choirs, to stimulate young composers to write for chamber choir. Using (fragments of) a score as starting point, the goal of the workshops is to make room for a significant contribution from all participants and to explore various elements such as dramatic effects, vocal range and colour, text setting, and other compositional tools.
2010/2011 Workshops: the choir as instrument
Six young composers will be invited to come to the 2010 Tenso Days in Oslo (part of Ultima Festival). During two sessions, they will work on small fragments of a choral score with the Latvijas Radio Koris, composer/conductor James Wood and conductor Kaspars Putniņš. Two or three of the composers will be selected for a follow-up workshop to take place in the spring of 2011 (date and location tba), where they will have the opportunity to work in more detail on a new composition for chamber choir. A jury consisting of the artistic directors and conductors of the Tenso network choirs will finally award a commission to one composer, who will be asked to write a new work to be performed in the 2011/2012 season by several Tenso choirs.
Who can apply?
Composers under 30, or composers who have recently (less than two years) received a degree in composition at a music academy or conservatory.
How to apply?
• Send electronically, in PDF format, two scores (preferably for small ensembles and/or choir, and at least one vocal work) to info@tenso-vocal.eu
• References from teachers or performers are welcome but not obligatory.
• The (extended) deadline is 5 September 2010.
Selection for first round
A jury will select six composers to be invited to Oslo for two sessions on September 16 and 17, 2010. Those selected will be asked to bring a short piece or fragment(s) of a piece for chamber choir (S/A/T/B) with the following criteria :
• max 8 parts (separate voices)
• max 3 minutes
Accomodation and travel
Hotel and travel to Oslo will be arranged for the selected composers. In addition, the participants will receive a passepartout for the Tenso concerts during the Ultima festival (see www.ultima.no)
More information?
Please contact us at info@tenso-vocal.eu or call Babette Greiner at + 31 6 1467 1313.