The International Contemporary Ensemble invites individual creators or creators’ collectives in the practice of performed sound (composers, sound artists, generative music makers, or __________) to collaborate with us over an 18-month period starting in April 2021. Selected artists will be commissioned for a new work to be premiered at one of our concerts during the upcoming concert season. Commission fees start at $4,000, and selected artists will also receive remote workshop and rehearsal opportunities with the Ensemble’s musicians throughout the process. Two of the selected artists will be supported through a generous partnership with the Jerome Foundation. Please apply through the submission form here by the March 2, 2021 deadline.

During the Info Session we will go through different steps of the application process for the “Call For______” commission program and discuss other opportunities to collaborate with the Ensemble. 

What does “Call For______” mean?
During a conversation about redesigning the open call process with the new music community, there was a desire to humanize the process and focus on the process of collaboration with artists. We also want to move away from possible restricting identifiers such as composer, improviser, sound artist, performer, etc., understanding that many creative artists work across and in-between these markers. And so...the blank is for you to decide! This is meant to be open and inclusive to proposals, ideas, sketches, etc. that relate to creating a new work with the Ensemble.

Questions are welcomed and encouraged! If you would like to submit questions before the session please email icicle@iceorg.org and we’ll make sure to discuss during our time together on February 9th. A list of Frequently Asked Questions can also be found at https://www.iceorg.org/call-for.