2027 COMPOSERS Conference lab intensive
CONFERENCE DATES
July 11 - August 1, 2027
APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 CCLI ARE NOW OPEN
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GUIDELINES BELOW
The Composers Conference is excited to introduce its newest program beginning in the Summer 2027. Application deadline is January 15, 2027, 11:59pm. The 2027 Composers Conference LAB Intensive (CCLI) is a highly selective, week long workshop, where up to 8 composers will be selected to work side-by-side with a quintet of instrumentalists from our esteemed Conference Ensemble. Taking place July 11-18, 2027, CCLI’s schedule will offer:
• two daily 90-minute group sessions with the Composers Conference Ensemble LAB instrumentalists,
• a 60-minute individual work session each morning with for participants to work on their pieces and prepare for the two LAB sessions that day,
• a 60-minute flexible group work session each afternoon with Guest Composer Mentor, Suzanne Farrin, who will assist, guide, and help oversee the development of the new piece throughout the week,
• two late afternoon sessions (4 young composers each) where the young composers will share their work in an open forum that will include the Conference CMW participants and the general public,
• a dress rehearsal recording session and performance of the completed or in-progress new works at the end of the week.
Applications for the 2027 Composers Conference LAB Intensive (CCLI) are NOW OPEN. The application deadline is Jan. 15, 2027. Applicants will be notified by or before March 15, 2027.
Accepted composers will receive housing and all meals while in residence at Avaloch Farm Music Institute.
The cost of the 2027 CCLI is $1900 inclusive. There is no fee to apply, and no additional costs associated with the program. This fee covers all the necessary parts of this week-long workshop. Once accepted, a non-refundable $250 deposit will be required upon decision to attend; decision must be made by March 30, 2027. The remaining balance for the 2027 CLI is due by June 10, 2027.
No financial aid is available for this program at this time.
Suzanne Farrin, 2027 CCLI Guest Mentor Composer
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2027 COMPOSERS CONFERENCE LAB INTENSIVE (CCLI) ARE NOW OPEN
CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
The Composers Conference invites composers to submit TWO works for evaluation by the Guest Mentor Composer, Artistic Director, and a member of the Conference Ensemble that will be in residence during the 2027 CCLI. They will select 8 composers to participate in the 2027 CCLI. Works may be in any medium. Electronic works are accepted, but at least 1 work should be for acoustic instruments. Including recordings of your works is strongly recommended.
Application deadline is Jan. 15, 2027. Notification of accepted applicants will be before March 1, 2027. There is no fee to apply. The fee for accepted composers is $1900, which covers all tuition and accommodations in full; a $250 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance to the workshop. Female, trans, non-binary, queer, and musicians of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
CLI Composers will workshop and complete a new work for 5 instrumentalists from the Conference Ensemble during the course of their week at the Conference. The CCLI quintet of instruments will be announced by Jan. 1, 2027.CCLI Composers will be in residence at the Conference July 11-18, 2027.
Submission Guidelines
Scores submitted for judging may include any instrumentation. Electronic works are acceptable, but we strongly encourage that at least one work include acoustic instrumental writing.Application Fee: NONE
Deadline for application: Jan. 15, 2027
Notification of accepted applicants: by or before March 15, 2027
Program Costs (Tuition & Room/Board): $1900
Accepted CCLI Participants must confirm attendance by March 30, 2027, with a non-refundable $250 deposit. Remaining balance due June 10, 2027.
1) All applicants must complete an application form.
3) Please submit TWO works. Scores and sound files will be accessed through links. Score and sound file materials must NOT require to be downloaded, and must be accessible directly through link (Google Drive, YouTube, SoundCloud, personal website embeds, DropBox, etc.).4) Materials that require downloading will NOT be reviewed.
For questions about the application, please email the Executive Director Adrian Morejon at amorejon@composersconference.org -
Avaloch Farm Music Institute is a residential arts center designed to serve as a catalyst for unfettered artistic exploration, creation and performance. AFMI provides an environment to inspire and empower early, mid-career and distinguished musicians to develop meaningful artistic content and collaborations to share with the world-at-large.
The center is located in Boscawen, NH, a small agricultural community 75 miles north of Boston. The campus is down a dirt country road surrounded by acres of woods, cornfields and apple orchards. You will have access to meadows and forests for hiking and a beautiful lake for swimming and boating. Although you will be provided with everything you will need on the campus, there is a home-made ice cream shop located on a local farm within walking distance. You will also be within 20 minutes driving from a multitude of restaurants, shops and attractions. Concord, the state capital is 10 miles away. If you are an avid hiker, NH presents many hiking opportunities in the area.
AFMI provides hotel-quality, fully air-conditioned bedrooms that are charming and sufficiently sound-proofed to make them suitable for private practice. The living areas are set up in two person suites with bathroom facilities within each suite. Throughout the campus, there are also large rehearsal rooms with grand pianos, wooded rehearsal cabins and several additional practice rooms in the basement.
Three delicious, healthy, creative meals a day are served in the dining room, prepared by a resident chef and his staff. There are always snacks, fruit, and beverages available, and each suite has a small refrigerator for personal use. There is a laundry room, fitness room and ping-pong and pool tables for use by all residents.
For more information and photos of the Avaloch facilities, visit www.avalochfarmmusic.org. -