Erin
We’re excited to announce that the composers of Random Access Music will be working with two collaborators this up-coming season. Our first collaboration will be with violinist and concertmaster of the Austin Symphony, Jessica Mathaes.
Jessica and her accompanist will come to NYC to perform six new works on Saturday, February 13, 2010. While Jessica keeps busy as the youngest-ever concertmaster of the Austin Symphony, she is also developing her solo career. Jessica has recently released a CD with her accompanist, Rodney Waters on Centaur Records called Suites & Sweets, which includes music by Cowell, Stravinsky, Korngold, de Falla, Ravel, and Massenet.
We’re looking forward to writing new works for Jessica and to working with her next season.
Ram is excited to announce our first open call for scores. We are looking for adventurous new music, regardless of style. One winning composition will be performed at RAM’s 2009 spring concert with the Lost Dog New Music Ensemble.
Please submit a solo or chamber ensemble work 6-12 minutes in length, and scored for any of the following instruments (no more than one per part): flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano.
Submission materials:
• one score
• CD recording (encouraged but not required)
• composer’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address
Key materials must be submitted ANONYMOUSLY. Only the title of the piece and instrumentation may appear on the score and CD. On a separate sheet, the composer will provide full name, address, phone number and email address. Materials will be returned only if a self-addressed stamped envelope is enclosed.
All submissions must be received on or by Feb. 1, 2009.
RAM was founded in 2005 to help composers find performance opportunities with like-minded performing ensembles and individuals.
Mail materials to:
Jonathan Pieslak
CCNY Music Department
Shepard Hall, Rm. 72
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
I’d like to take this platform to second Allen’s message. IKTUS gave us six incredible performances on Saturday night, both a reflection of their exceptional hard work and extraordinary ensemble skills. The composers of RAM are priviledged and thankful to have had the opportunity to work with such a talented and dedicated group. We look forward to collaborating with Chris, Danielle, Justin and Roy again soon!
Highly recommend you check out IKTUS on Thursday, Nov. 20th at 1pm, at Trinity Church (74 Trinity Place, New York, New York 10006) with works by Ligeti, Wolf, White, and Reich.
Best wishes!
Erin
