2024/25
String Quartet Commission Project.
About
We are so excited to introduce our first-ever commissioning project. In collaboration with Dr. Eric Alexander and the Boise State University Department of Composition, Thirdspace Quartet will commission, workshop, perform, and record a brand new string quartet from an emerging composer.
One composer will be selected through a call-for-scores. A simple application will be available to all BSU students beginning October 1, 2024. Applications close October 25, 2024.
Oh, and there’s a cash prize for the commission.
People & Place
A newly commissioned string quartet will explore 'People & Place' in Boise, Idaho.
The project will include:
A short application and a call-for-scores to select an emerging composer at BSU;
A commission of an original piece for string quartet inspired by the topics “People & Place” as they might pertain to Boise, Idaho from the selected composer;
Two in-person workshops with the selected composer;
Two public performances of the commissioned work as part of a complete State of the Art concert program;
An audio and video recording of the commissioned work.
$500 stipend
will be offered to the selected composer. (That’s in addition to the workshops, performances, and recordings. Cool!)
Timeline
(Generally speaking. Subject to change)
October 1, 2024: Application opens
October 18, 2024: 3SQ visits the Composers’ Forum at BSU
October 25, 2024: Application closes
November 1, 2024: Applicants notified, one composer is selected
December 31, 2024: First draft of commissioned composition due
January 7-February 1, 2025: 3SQ workshop period
February 2025: In-person workshop(s) with composer at BSU
March 2025: Final draft of commissioned work due
May 2 & 4, 2025: Premiere performance as part of State of the Art
May—August 2025: recording session for commissioned work