2024/25

String Quartet Commission Project

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.

Applications for the 2024/25 commission are now closed. We’re excited to share updates as this project develops!

About

A newly commissioned string quartet will explore 'People & Place' in Boise, Idaho.

People & Place

The project will include:

  1. A short application and a call-for-scores to select an emerging composer at BSU; 

  2. 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; 

  3. Two in-person workshops with the selected composer;

  4. Two public performances of the commissioned work as part of a complete State of the Art concert program;

  5. 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