Strathmore seeks highly talented, local performers in the Washington D.C. area (including Maryland and Virginia) to apply for auditions. This process will help identify performers for the emerging Artist in Residence program for the 2014-2015 season, which will also be the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the AIR program. For an overview of this year’s AIR, click here.
The Artist in Residence (AIR) program was created in 2005 to foster the point of transition from amateur to professional musician and provides performance, composition, teaching, professional development and networking opportunities for upcoming musicians. Through a highly competitive selection process, six musicians/singers/songwriters are chosen to participate each year at Strathmore. Each AIR benefits greatly from the professional mentoring and support provided by participating musicians and the in-depth professional development classes.
Duties:
To attend professional development seminars, compose a newly-commissioned work, collaborate with other musicians in the program, develop and teach an education outreach program and present three concerts on given Wednesday nights in the Music Room of the Mansion at Strathmore.
Requirements:
Interested musicians should be between the ages of 16-32. All genres are welcome, but musicians must be able to compose a commissioned work and feel comfortable improvising in jam sessions. Please send the following:
1. MP3 files of 3 cuts showing different styles of your music (these may include video links to YouTube)
2. Biography (word document)
3. Performance history of the last 18 months (word document)
4. Complete contact information, including home address, email, cell phone
Salary & Benefits :
DEADLINE: December 9, 2013 at 11:59PM. Emails received after this time will not be considered.
Please send electronically to auditions@strathmore.org.It is important to keep total email size 15 MB or under. You will be notified when your application is received. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days or by December 10, please email again with no attachments.
Based on submitted materials, performers will be chosen to come to Strathmore for an in-person audition in early February. If selected, you will be notified by January 3rd to choose an audition time.
