ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Emerging Composers
Mentorship
an invaluable experience of collaboration and connection
mentoring the next generation
“Over the last few years, I have been thoroughly impressed at the diversity and excellence of the musical work resulting from the emerging composer’s program” – Paul Cutlan, composer.
This annual program gives 2 – 4 emerging musicians the chance to receive free mentorship sessions with a musicians of their choice. During these sessions, the mentee’s will write a new work for large jazz ensemble.
Each mentee also will receive a financial contribution towards their next artistic project.
Program Details
Who is eligible to apply?
Emerging and mid-career jazz musicians who are under 40, with the drive and inspiration to compose a new work for a large ensemble. Applicants must reside in Australia.
What you’ll need to apply?
Links to previous compositions
PDF’s of previous charts (up to three examples)
Individual program includes
$1500 fee to the composer
$1000 fee to the mentor for four sessions
Premiere and/or recording of the composition
Previous Recipients
Tom Botting, Sam Gill, Rochelle Scorgie & Flora Carbo – 2021 & 2022
Sophie Min – 2020
Mentor: Barney McAll
SHAMIN – Bandcamp
“It has been a phenomenal opportunity to work with Barney McAll, ans SIMA on my composition. Barney’s mentoring gave me the courage to be more adventurous with the piece and some fresh ideas to incorporate into my compositional process”
Cheryl Durongpisitkul = 2019
Bandcamp – HERE
Harri Harding – 2018
Performing Salt Water on ABC Radio
Freyja Garbett – 2017
Debut Album ‘MAYA’