Ember Ablaze
Composer Lab Competition
Dr. Deborah Simpkin King, Artistic Director
Dr. Robert Paterson, Composer in Residence
Deadlines
November 15: deadline for submissions.
November 22: announcement of winning composers and honorable mentions
November 30: introductory Zoom meetings with EACL composers, Dr. Robert Paterson, Ember's composer-in-residence, and Dr. Deborah Simpkin King, Ember's Founding Artist Director. Winning composers should submit text suggestions before this meeting.
December 15: submit final texts for approval. After which, Robert schedules two more private Zoom or in-person meetings with both composers to discuss pieces and check in on progress.
January 20: final composition submitted
February 4: EACL live workshop with Ember
February 18: rehearsals begin for the May concert
March 10: EACL composer final draft due
May 2 and 4: final concert(s), including EACL pieces
(Updated as of October 8)
There is a $50.00 submission fee. Applicants in financial hardship may apply for a fee waiver through acceptd, for more information about the fee waiver click HERE.
About the Lab
The Ember Ablaze Composer Lab, led by Robert Paterson as Ember's Composer-in-Residence (CIR), is excited to open the Ember Ablaze Composer Lab (EACL) for submissions for the 2024-25 season, with the goal of commissioning three young composers:
• A high school-aged composer living within NYC, aged 13-18*
• A young composer between the ages of 13 and 21*
• An emerging composer between the ages of 22 and 35*
*Age parameters are ‘as of the date of October 15th.’
They participate in meetings, workshops, and public performances in Manhattan and Montclair. The Lab aims to support young composers, provide opportunities for experimentation, and promote contemporary music and living composers.
“The Ember Ablaze Composer Lab was an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Ember and experiment with many different ways of writing for chorus. I learned a lot about setting text, writing for a variety of voices, and creating dynamic and interactive experiences together with Ember!”
Check out the promo video!
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