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MISSION STATEMENT

The São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival purpose is to provide international performance opportunities for emerging artists of the 21st century.

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THE FESTIVAL

The São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival provides a once in a lifetime experience for emerging professional composers specializing in the practices of Western contemporary art music.

Accepted applicants to the festival will receive professional performances of their chamber or orchestral works by renowned Brazilian and international performers.

Additionally, composers will receive recordings of their chamber pieces as well as critique and master classes with our visiting guest honorariums.

Composers will be provided housing throughout the duration of the festival along with exclusive tours of the City of São Paulo.

ABOUT SÃO PAULO

São Paulo is Brazil's vibrant cultural and financial center. The city has a rich architecture ranging from colonial buildings of the 1500's through the 21st century. With a population comparable to New York or Tokyo, São Paulo is the hub of the arts in South America, and its rigorous contemporary musical scene features the most important performers, composers, conductors, and pedagogues. São Paulo also is home to the most important Latin-American orchestra, OSESP.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival is envisioned for composers in the field of 21st century art music. This includes individuals who aspire to continue the tradition and evolution of contemporary Western music practices.

· Performance of your work
· Live Recording

Access to all Festival Activities· Masterclasses/Private Lessons

· Cultural Activities

· Housing

COST

Program tuition: $3,250, includes:

If you would like to be considered for financial assistance please submit a short essay to info.spccf@gmail.com.

costs

APPLICATIONS WILL REOPEN SEPTEMBER 2024

STUDI ARSIS

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

In addition to an incredible performance of your music, you will be surrounded by individuals who are on the cutting edge of contemporary music. You will live in São Paulo and experience an environment that fosters and supports high artistry. You will receive private lessons, individual coachings of your works with professional composers and ensembles, as well as cultural excursions to museums, concert halls, and touristic venues. Additionally, you will form lifelong relationships that will have a significant impact on your network as a composer.

WHAT ABOUT THE SCHEDULE?

Each day will consist of lectures, discussion on contemporary art, concerts, rehearsals, tours, and leisure time. A detailed schedule will be provided as the festival approaches.

WHERE WILL I STAY?

Participants will be housed in a hotel in a central area of the city, next to the Higienópolis - Mackenzie Subway Station, close to both downtown São Paulo and the Paulista Avenue. The area you will be staying is very accessible to the local transportation network.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

São Paulo has a very efficient transportation system that is easy to navigate. Upon your arrival to São Paulo, you will be greeted by festival administrators who will escort you to the hotel.

VISA

Brazil requires a VISA from several countries.

This website offers an easier system for citizens from Australia, Canada, and United States:

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.

More information can be found on your own country's Brazilian Consulate website. If you have any questions please contact us at info.spccf@gmail.com.

WELCOME PACKAGE

If accepted and you decide to come, you will receive a welcome packet covering the details of the schedule which will include a schedule, procedure for getting a VISA, suggested flight routes, your housing, when your score and parts should be submitted, how your friends and family can access the broadcast as well as details pertaining to travel insurance and what to pack for your stay.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be asked to submit one to two recent compositions for review. Adjudicators include composers from the U.S., São Paulo, Vienna, London, and Belgrade. Should you be accepted to the program, you will be asked to submit a letter of intent stating your plan of attendance. To secure your spot in the festival, you must submit a non-refundable $500 deposit within 30 days of your acceptance.

STUDIO ARSIS

One of the best studios in Brazil, Studio Arsis combines top-notch equipment with an excellent sound engineer, who has worked with the major orchestras and performers in Brazil, such as Oratorio Society of New York, Orquestra Experimental de Repertório, Cesar Camargo Mariano, members of the Berlin Philharmonic (Rüdiger Liebermann, Benoit Fromanger, Walter Seyfarth), Hermeto Paschoal, and Fábio Zanon. Studio Arsis' team is responsible for live recordings and mixing of some participant's works.