Wales-Wyoming Workshops (W3) announces the inaugural Composer Fellowship Program, a tuition-free, fully virtual opportunity for emerging composers, created in partnership with the inaugural Tenby International Music Festival (Wales) and the Wyoming International Chamber Music Festival (USA). This new transatlantic initiative supports collaboration between composers and performers in the creation and performance of contemporary chamber music.
Two Fellows will be selected—one from Wales and one from Wyoming or its neighboring states. Each will have their composition workshopped and performed at both festivals, with video and audio recordings provided for portfolio or promotional use. This is a unique chance for emerging composers to gain international exposure and engage with vibrant new music communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
Fellowship Opportunities
- Two virtual workshops with resident musicians of the Tenby International Music Festival and Wyoming International Chamber Music Festivals
- Two public performances of their submitted composition, one at each festival
- Audio and video recordings of both performances
- Optional virtual lesson with composer-in-residence Kian Ravaei
Eligibility
Must be from or currently residing in one of the following areas:
- Wales
- Wyoming
- A state bordering Wyoming (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Utah)
Composition Guidelines
- 2-5 musicians drawn from 2 violins, viola, cello, and piano
- 3-6 minutes
- No electronics
- Open and graphic scores are accepted
- Individual movements of multi-movement works are accepted
- May have been written at any time, and may have been performed, awarded, and/or recorded in the past
Judging Criteria
The jury will comprise of composer Kian Ravaei (Director, W3), violist Ross McIntosh (Artistic Director, Wyoming International Chamber Music Festival), and violinist Thomas Mathias (Artistic Director, Tenby International Music Festival).
In the interest of having a transparent selection process, below are some of the criteria that will influence the jury’s decision.
- Required rehearsal time and notational clarity will be taken into consideration
- All else equal, preference will be given to composers who have had fewer performance opportunities
- All else equal, preference for one of the spots will be given to composers currently residing in Wyoming
Timeline
- Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
- Notification of Results: June 30, 2025
- Virtual Workshop #1: Last Week of July (Date/Time TBD)
- Public Performance #1: First Week of August (Date/Time TBD)
- Virtual Workshop #2: Second Week of August (Date/Time TBD)
- Public Performance #2: Second Week of August (Date/Time TBD)
- Receipt of Final Recordings: September 4, 2025
TBD dates and times will be determined in consultation with selected Fellows.
Submission Guidelines
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Composers should submit the following materials using the application link below:
- Link to score (PDF)
- Link to audio (MIDI or live recording) (Optional but recommended)
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