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Want to join the VPM Board?

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We are looking for new board members!

Vancouver Pro Musica is calling for new board members. We are singularly dedicated to enriching the new composition community of British Columbia, and seek creative energy to address new terrains of public engagement. Fundraising support is needed, but also people with interest in developing novel video engagements with composers & musicians. We have space for myriad skills and talents, and as a VPM board member the only real requirement is love for local new composition. We meet once a month with a savyy, fun group and in between are currently preparing fall programming prospects. Please send us a writeup detailing who you are and your aim in joining VPM to [email protected].

Congratulations to Vancouver Composer Rita Ueda

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Vancouver Pro Musica extends delighted “Congratulations” to Vancouver composer Rita Ueda for winning the Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music, sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Her composition ‘As The First Spring Blossoms Awaken Through the Snow’ was premiered by the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra earlier this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35u2AFuGfr

Sonic Boom 2023: Notes from Turning Point Ensemble Workshops

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Special Thanks to Turning Point Ensemble for leading the “All in the Family” Composition Mentoring / Orchestration Workshops!

For those one who registered/attended the workshops, please contact [email protected] for a copy of the recordings for study purposes.

Here are some additional information from musicians of the Turning Point Ensemble to assist you in writing your pieces:

Strings |  Trombone | Clarinet | Horn | Harp/Piano | Percussion-setup

Reminder – Submission Deadline on Wednesday, February 1, at 11:59 pm.
Visit Sonic Boom 2023 Ensemble-in-Residence Call for Scores page for details!

Sonic Boom 2023 – Notes on Writing for Soprano & Piano

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Special Thanks to Dory Hayley and Michael Park  for holding a workshop for composers on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00pm at the Vancouver Academy of Music.

Here is some additional information from Dory and Michael to assist you in writing your pieces.

Handout – Writing for Soprano – HAYLEY SB 2023

Handout – Writing for Piano – PARK SB 2023

Reminder – Submission deadline on Wednesday, November 30 at 11:59pm! 

 

Sonic Boom 2022 – Dr. Valerie Whitney – Notes on writing for Horn

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Special Thanks to Dr. Valerie Whitney for holding an online workshop for the composers on Sunday, October 17.

And here’s some additional information from Valerie to assist you in writing your pieces. (by Dr. Whitney and distributed with her permission)

Sonice Boom Presentation

Examples:

Vitaly Buyanovsky Espana (2)

Salonen Concert Etude

Sonic Boom 2021-Notes on writing for oboe and English Horn

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Our Sonic Boom 2021 Featured Artist Beth Orson (oboe and English horn) is giving a workshop on Sunday, November 29 at 3pm via zoom. Email us at [email protected] by 9am on Sunday, November 29 for the link.

Here is a useful information sheets from Beth to assist you in writing your pieces.

General Information about the OBOE and ENGLISH HORN