Contemporary performance institute Fellowship

CONFERENCE DATES

July 14 - August 4, 2024

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

For the 2024 Conference, a single pre-professional, pre-formed ensemble will be invited to the Contemporary Performance Institute (CPI) as Fellows, and will be in residence for WEEKS 1 & 2. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Accepted CPI Fromm Fellow Ensembles gather for an two-week intensive residency of study, coaching, and performance. We are an inclusive, collaborative environment; Female, Trans, Non-binary, Queer, and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Staff musicians and members of the Conference Ensemble provide coachings and private instruction to the CPI Ensemble Fromm Fellows. At the end of Week 1, the CPI Fromm Fellow Ensemble presents a concert program of works that they have selected. At the end of Week 2, they will perform the World Premieres of collaborative new works created with our Composer Fromm Fellows, and participate in the World Premiere of the 2024 Susan Horvath CMW Commissioned work. CPI Fromm Fellow Ensemble will be able to engage with all the musicians at the Conference in a dynamic, respectful, generous manner.

Our 2024 CPI Fromm Fellow Ensemble is RE:duo, which is made up of Elsie Bae Han (viola ) and Wilson Poffenberger (saxophones).

  • APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED FOR 2024 CONFERENCE

    Once application is completed, you will receive a confirmation email that it has been submitted. If you do not receive an email confirmation, your application was not processed.

    Please note that all participants for the 2024 Conference must be up to date with full vaccination for the COVID-19 virus not less than 1 month prior to the beginning of the 2024 Conference. Proof of vaccination is required of all participants.

    Application deadline: January 31, 2024

    Notification of Acceptance announced by March 1, 2024

    Applicants’ confirmation of attendance by mid-April, 2024

    Fees

    Application Fee: $0

    Program Costs

    Tuition & Room and Board: FREE

  • 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.

  • Rehearsals, coachings and classes: Daily as requested or needed, except for Sunday.

    Private instruction: Scheduled according to availability.

    CPI and Composer Fellows Collaboration: Scheduled during week of performance of collaborative pieces.

    Evening Concerts and Presentations

    Sunday: FREE NIGHT and/or Movie Night

    Monday: Chamber Music Workshop (CMW) event & get-together

    Tuesday: Guest Composer presentation

    Wednesday: Conference Ensemble (CE) concert

    Thursday: CMW Artists concert or CMW/CE Event

    Friday: Contemporary Performance Institute concert

    Saturday: CMW Artists concert

    *Parties and receptions are offered after each evening event.