New Generation Composer Program Videos

The New Generation  Composer’s Program is offered in collaboration with the Canadian Music Centre and involves the participation of ensembles selected annually,

2022-23

Offered this season in collaboration with Canadian Music Centre and the Odin Quartet, with support from Toronto Arts Council, RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation.

Odin Quartet perform "Of Wisdom" by Lauren Greenberg

OF WISDOM – Lauren Greenberg – Odin Quartet 

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IMMORTAL STONE – Alex Sandoval – performed by Ronald Royer and Talisa Blackman

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FANTASIA SOPRA SEI TEMI DI PUCCINI – Massimo Guida – Alexander Panizza 

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PASTORAL – Brandon Walker

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2021-22

EMERGENCE – Adam Taback (New Generation Composer) – Odin Quartet

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LOVE FIERCELY, HOLD LIGHTLY – Emily Hiemstra (New Generation Composer) 

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NORTH – Daniel Grushcow (New Generation Composer) – Odin Quartet

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QUATERNITY EVERLASTING – Andrew James Clark (New Generation Composer) – Odin Quartet

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TEMPERMENTAL CANON – Kento Stratford (New Generation Composer) – Odin Quartet

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Clocking Out – Harris Clark

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The New Generation Film Composer Program is made possible through the support of:

New Generation Musicians 2022-23 (Call for Strings Players)

New Generation Musician Program:

Orchestra positions for students and emerging professionals. For the rest of the 2022-2023 season, the SPO is taking applications from string players. Participants of this program are paid to perform with the SPO, will receive mentoring, and are eligible for other possible opportunities. Please apply below,  detailing your musical training and experience.

 

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The New Generation Artists Program is made possible through the support of:

New Generation Film Composer’s Project

Call for Proposals: Composing Music for Animated Film

Deadline: Oct 11, 2023

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) is issuing a call for proposals for early career and advanced student composers wanting to write music for animated film.

Four composers will be selected to write music for animated short films created by students of world-renowned Sheridan College Bachelor of Animation program.

During the writing process, each selected applicant will be paired with an experienced film composer who acts as a mentor: helping with advice on spotting the film; choosing the synthesized instrumentation; writing the music; recording and synchronization to picture.

Participants will also be supported and advised by SPO music director Ronald Royer and will also take part in an orientation meeting to discuss the logistics of synchronizing to video. 

Completed animation scores will be published on the SPO’s YouTube channel from April to July 2024.  

Composers can also apply for the SPO’s New Generation Composer’s Project, writing for female voice and piano. If a composer applies for and gets accepted into both programs, they will need to choose one. Composers will not be able to participate in both programs in the same year.

ELIGIBILITY

  • The project is open to early-career and student composers who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents, aged 18 to 35. 
  • The program is focused on Canada-based composers. Composers can be involved in-person or online. 
  • Composers are not required to have prior film scoring experience.
  • Composers must be equipped with a suitable computer, scoring software such as a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or notation software, and sample libraries or software synthesizers.
  • Examples of suitable software include:
    • DAW – Cubase; Logic; Digital Performer; FL Studio; Reaper;
    • Notation: Sibelius, Finale, or Dorico (all with NotePerformer)
    • Sample Libraries: g. Vienna Symphonic Library, Spitfire BBC Orchestra, Orchestral Tools Layers, and many others.

About the SPO New Generation Film Composer’s program:

  • Animated films from graduates of the Sheridan College Animation program will be provided for scoring purposes. The films are between one and four minutes long and will be provided to participants as MP4 video files. Note that these video files cannot be used outside this program and cannot be shared with others except through the SPO’s Youtube channel.
  • Scored music can include orchestral instruments (via the appropriate sample library), electronic/digital instruments, musique concrete or any other sounds deemed appropriate.
  • Selected composers are expected to participate in a minimum of two mentorship meetings. Additional mentorship sessions can be arranged.
  • Composers are encouraged to listen and view previously scored films on the SPO’s Youtube channel in the Animated Films Playlist.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

 

  • Completed Application Form (see below)
  • CV or Resume: Attach a PDF file focusing on your composition activity, including any film-scoring related projects. Be sure to include a valid email address and other appropriate contact information. 
  • Two examples of your music: Recordings of two pieces must be submitted. These may be of music alone or music scored to picture.
    • Live performance or MIDI recordings are both acceptable.
    • Acceptable File formats are:
      • MP3 recordings (audio only).
      • MP4 video files (for audio and video).
      • Links to streaming services such as SoundCloud for audio and Youtube for video are also acceptable. Please ensure that the link is valid for at least one month following the deadline. 
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