ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE GUIDELINES
Chamber Music America Conference
January 4-6, 2008
New York, NY
Completed applications are due in CMA's offices by
Monday, October 1, 2007 at 5:00 PM EDT
(This is an in-office deadline, not a postmark deadline)
Chamber Music America's ensembles are invited to apply for showcasing opportunities at CMA's 2008 National Conference in New York. The showcases will be scheduled throughout the weekend of CMA's 30th Anniversary Conference; no other conference activities will be scheduled during showcase hours. Professional ensembles that perform Western classical, contemporary, jazz, early and world music are encouraged to apply.
Selected ensembles—chosen in October from among the applicants by an independent panel—will perform 20 minute programs before an audience of concert presenters from across the country, artist managers, educators, and other colleagues in the field. The showcases will take place in the conference hotel, the Westin New York at Times Square.
WHO MAY APPLY?
Eligible Ensembles must be:
· Organization-level members* of Chamber Music America
· Groups of 2-10 members with a demonstrated history of performing and touring together (minimum one season; duos must be established ensembles)
REVIEW CRITERIA AND ADJUDICATION PROCESS
Materials will be reviewed by an independent panel of chamber music professionals. Final selections will be based on the following criteria:
· Artistic quality of CD-R performance sample
· Quality and content of submitted print materials
If selected, all performing members of the ensemble must register for the conference (registration fee: $195 per ensemble member)
*An organization-level member is a category of CMA membership covering an entire ensemble; if you are not sure of your membership status, or wish to join as a new member please contact Jane Dodgen at (212) 242-2022 x 28 or .
APPLICATION FORM AND FEE
The application form and instructions can be downloaded from www.chamber-music.org. CMA does not accept handwritten, faxed or e-mailed applications. The nonrefundable application fee is $25.
SHOWCASE FEE
CMA will produce the showcases. The showcase fee for selected ensembles is $150. Ensembles are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
CMA will provide piano and basic amplification, if needed, for the showcase presentations. Additional instruments or equipment must be rented or bought by the ensemble. CMA will assist with coordinating deliveries or equipment rentals through the hotel.
PUBLICITY
CMA's ensemble showcase concerts will be listed in the national conference program book. CMA will also publicize the showcases on its website, the organization's e-newsletter "Accent", and via broadcast emails.
Ensembles and/or their management may purchase individual conference program book ads from CMA. Selected ensembles may also consider other promotional opportunities before and/or at the conference.
NOTIFICATION
November, 2007
CONSULTING SUPPORT
CMA is committed to helping members present themselves well to the review panel. Members may call to schedule a consultation with CMA staff for assistance during the application process.
STAFF CONTACT
Nick Iovanna
Conference and Events Manager
(212) 242-2022, ext. 17
website: www.chamber-music.org
Chamber Music America, the national service organization for the ensemble music profession, was founded in 1977 to promote artistic excellence and economic stability within the field, and to ensure that chamber music, in its broadest sense, is a vital part of American life. With a membership of over 8,000, including musicians, ensembles, presenters, artists' managers, educators, music businesses, and advocates of ensemble music, CMA welcomes and represents a wide range of musical styles and traditions. In addition to its funding programs, CMA provides its members with consulting services, access to health and instrument insurance, conferences, seminars and several publications, including Chamber Music magazine and a website, www.chamber-music.org.