We're delighted to offer a postgraduate composition workshop opportunity as part of PLAY festival this year. The performers will be members of Trio Atem. There are five places available to composers on our PhD and MMus programmes.
What can I make if I am selected?
- A composition for flute and cello (with optional stereo electronics, and/or optional mezzo soprano voice) of up to 6 minutes duration
- Note on flute: Gavin Osborn plays an open-holed flute with a B foot. Concert flute only; no doublings.
- Note on electronics: we have planned to provide two loudspeakers, a mixing desk, and microphones for each performer. Live or fixed media electronics, or combinations thereof, are possible.
Timeline
· Thursday 24 April 10am: deadline for applications
· Thursday 1 May: selected composers announced; composition work begins
· Thursday 29 May, 4pm: deadline for workshop materials
· Tuesday 10 June 1pm-4pm, Boilerhouse Auditorium: workshop with Trio Atem members
What should I submit by Thursday 24 April at 10am?
- An existing composition that represents your skills and creativity well (include score/recording/materials as required and relevant)
- 300 words about your creative idea, and why you would benefit from the opportunity
- 150-word short biography
- Confirmation you are available to attend for the full workshop (1-4pm on Tuesday 10 June)
- If your idea involves electronics, include a short explanation of your technical requirements.
Where should I send my materials?
- Please email them to nina.whiteman@rhul.ac.uk
- Any large files (e.g. supporting recordings) can be sent via WeTransfer to the above email address
How will you select the five composers?
- Applicants will be selected on merit from the materials submitted
- The panel will comprise Dr Nina Whiteman and one other member of composition staff
How will composers be supported in their work?
- You will be able to seek advice from your regular PhD or MMus Special Study supervisor during your supervisions/tutorials
- Those not taking a formal composition pathway at Royal Holloway can contact Nina Whiteman for advice
Please be in touch with any questions (nina.whiteman@rhul.ac.uk), and we look forward to receiving your applications
The workshop itself will be open to all to attend as a PLAY! Festival event on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.
