Geoffrey Whitelaw Emerging Composer Grant
About the grant
The 2021 Geoffrey Whitelaw Emerging Composer Grant will be awarded to enable the recipient to compose a work for the Monash Art Ensemble or Monash School of Music and Performance Big Band. This will include a premiere public performance and, where possible, a recording.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Music at Monash University.
Selection criteria
- The grant will be awarded on the quality of the composition, with the ultimate goal being that the composer demonstrates elements of jazz or contemporary art music with consideration of:
- Originality
- Orchestration (for either Big Band or the Monash Art Ensemble)
- Strength of the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content.
- The total duration of the work should be between 5-8 minutes.
Orchestration
- Big Band: alto sax 1 & 2; tenor sax 1 & 2; baritone sax; trombones 1, 2 & 3; bass trombone; trumpets 1,2,3; piano; bass; guitar; drums.
- Monash Art Ensemble: alto sax 1 & 2; tenor sax 1 & 2; optional woodwind doubles: flute/ soprano sax/ clarinet/ bass clarinet; trombones 1 & 2; trumpets 1 & 2; piano and/or guitar; double bass; drums; percussion (optional); violin (optional); voice (optional); laptop/ electronics (optional).
Assessment and Copyright
- The judges' decisions are final in all respects, and feedback will not be provided to applicants.
- All copyright and master recording ownership of the compositions/productions will remain with the composer/producer.
Grant funding
One grant will be offered each year with a value of $2,000, paid in a single instalment.
Submission requirements
Applications are now closed for 2021.
Applicants are required to:
a/ Complete the google form
b/ Submit three (3) document materials that showcase the composition of the original work (email to arts-music-perf-admin@monash.edu; insert the title of the grant and your name in the subject line):
- An excerpt (1-2 minutes) of audio for the proposed original work (.mp3 audio/MIDI file)
- An excerpt of the score for the proposed original work (.pdf)
- No more than 250 words describing the original work (.pdf)
Submission deadline
Applications are now closed for 2021.
*Please note - All submissions must be received in their entirety prior to the closing date and time.
Reporting
A report (500 words max) must be submitted prior to March 31 in the year following the grant funding.
Important dates (extended)
- Applications: Closed
- Applications assessed: Week 12, Semester 2, 2021
- Notification of application outcome: By Friday, 29th October, Semester 2, 2021