The International Young Composers Academy aims at strengthening the collaboration between composers, performers, and ensembles.

Description
• world premieres of participants’ works by Ictus Ensemble
• one to one lessons with faculty composers
• lectures, seminars by faculty & guest composers + participants’ showcase
• masterclass with the Ictus Ensemble

Selected participants will have the opportunity to compose brand new works to be premiered in Lugano. Each participant will benefit from dedicated and coached rehearsals and individual lessons. Faculty composers will hold lectures, and each participant will have the chance to present their work publicly. A roster of five renowned Swiss composers will contribute to the Academy. Inclusion, gender equality, and diversity are keystones of this Academy, where challenging cultural and stylistic diversities are embraced and questioned.

Application Fee: CHF 0
Participation Fee: CHF 790.— (€ 730)

Scholarships will be awarded.

Despite the ongoing sanitary crises, we commit to realizing the Academy under any circumstance (in Lugano as planned, or online in case of restrictions)

TIMELINE

• 28 February 2021: submit your application by this date

• 22 March 2021: announcement of selected participants

• 1 April 2021: deadline for payments
If selected the tuition fees shall be paid within 10 days (April 1st) in order to secure your participation. If a Scholarship is awarded, the tuition fees will be automatically refunded (partially or entirely) at the completion of the course (30 July 2021).

• 1 July 2021: Delivery of score and parts

• 22 to 28 July 2021: rehearsals and coaching with CTUS ensemble

• 28 and 29 July 2021: World Première of your work with ICTUS ensemble

5th International Young Composers Academy in Ticino