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Application form: Masterclass - Writing for voice with Laura Bowler

sound is inviting composers to submit a short piece for workshop with acclaimed composer and vocalist Laura Bowler.

Your piece must be for solo voice (mezzo-soprano).

Your piece should be no longer than five minutes in duration.

You can write something new, or send in an unperformed work from your existing repertoire.

Deadline for applications: 20th September 2024 (grace period deadline is 22nd September).

If you have any questions or need further information please contact us by emailing: info@sound-scotland.co.uk We will let you know if your composition has been selected for masterclass by the 4th October.

Please note that you must be able to attend in-person in Aberdeen on Saturday 26th October 2024 to submit a composition for workshop. The cost for the day is £10.

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Name *

Pronouns *

Age

Postcode *

Email *

Tell us a few words about yourself, your development as a composer, about why you would like to take part in the Composers’ Day Masterclass and what you would like to get out of it (300 words maximum) *

Title of work submitted for Masterclass *

Year of Composition *

Score (links to dropbox/google drive (set to 'anyone can view') or links to your website. You can also email the score to info@sound-scotland.co.uk

Recording (if applicable) - link to dropbox/google drive (set to 'anyone can view') or link to your website or soundcloud . Please do not provide a link to streaming services such as Spotify as we may not be able to access the audio file. You can also email the audio file to info@sound-scotland.co.uk

Performed by (if you provided a live recording)

If applicable, please clarify which of the following underrepresented groups you identify with - this will help us to develop further inclusivity within our organisation.

You are also welcome just to skip this question, or choose 'Prefer not to say'. If you would like to self-describe, please use the 'other' box.

This information will be kept confidential, and will only be available to the panellists responsible for the selection process.

Female

Gender-minority

Global majority

Gypsy/Traveller

Disabled

Low-income background

Prefer not to say

Reason for submitting your application after the deadline (if applicable)

How did you hear about the Composers' Day *