Australia's National Children's Choir - Gondwana Voices
Composer and Conductor Opportunities
Integral to the Gondwana National Choral Program is training and mentoring opportunities for young and emerging conductors and composers. In 2009 we have two outstanding skills development opportunities:
1. THE GONDWANA YOUNG COMPOSER AWARD
Australian composers aged from 14 – 25 are invited to submit a short work for treble voices to be performed by Junior Gondwana at National Choral School 2009. The winner will receive a cash prize and the winning entry will be performed at the National Choral School concert at Futter Hall, The King’s School on 24 January.
Guidelines: 3 – 5 minute work (or several shorter pieces) for up to 3 parts. The work will need to be suitable for upper primary/lower secondary aged children in Junior Gondwana. It could be a cappella or accompanied by piano. The work should have been written in the last 12 months and should not previously have been performed.
Prize: $1,000
To Enter: contact Gondwana Voices on (02) 9251 4226 or info@gondwanavoices.com.au for further information and to find out how to apply.
Closing date for compositions, Friday 21 November 2008!
2. GONDWANA CONDUCTOR INTERNSHIP
Aspiring Conductors aged 18 - 25 will have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s finest choral conductors at National Choral School in 2009. This exciting new initiative will include the opportunity to assist the conductors with sectional rehearsals and to conduct the choirs where appropriate. Participants will be given special classes by the conductors of National Choral School. Successful participants may be offered further opportunities during 2009. Choristers aged 18 – 21 may also audition for and participate in Gondwana Chorale.
Dates: 11 – 25 January 2009
Venue: The King’s School, Parramatta, NSW
Cost: $1,390 (GST not applicable)
To Apply: contact Gondwana Voices on (02) 9251 4226 or info@gondwanavoices.com.au for further information and to find out how to apply.
