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• Jeunesses International Flute Competition 2014
  

  21st Jeunesses International FLUTE Competition
  
  Date: 17 - 24 May 2014
  Place: Bucharest
  Age categories: two age categories - up to 18, 18-30 years old
  Registration dead-line: 1st March 2014 – date of postmark at sender
  Prizes: In a total amount of 10,000 Euro, consisting in money, instruments or scholarships
  
  For further details please visit http://www.jmEvents.ro or contact us !
  
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  jmEvents
  p. o. box 13 – 63, bucharest 13, romania
  phone: +40 722 383 542 | fax: +40 21 323 66 00
  luigi.gageos@jmEvents.ro | www.jmEvents.ro

  
  
  
• 2013 NYFA Mentoring Program for Immigrant Artists
  

  New York Foundation for the Arts

  The 2013 NYFA Mentoring Program pairs immigrant artists from all disciplines with artist mentors who provide one-on-one support for their mentee. From July - September 2013, mentors will provide their mentee with broader access to the New York cultural landscape by sharing ideas, advice, resources and experiences. 
  
  Mentors will guide their mentee in achieving one or more specific goals, such as composing an artist statement, researching potential venues for showing their work, or completing a grant application. The Mentoring Program provides an opportunity to connect with other immigrant artists through group meetings including professional development workshops, events and informal gatherings.
  
  This year we are pleased to announce that past alumni of the Mentoring Program will serve as Mentors. Their experience through previous participation in the program will inform their interaction and commitment to their mentee. Additionally, many of the mentors are immigrant artists who understand the challenges of sustaining one's art practice while navigating different cultural perspectives in the contemporary art world. Our mentors include artists from Europe, Asia, Central and South America.
  
  Now in its 7th cycle after six years of success and growth, the Mentoring program has paired 101 mentees with 97 mentors. Each cycle proved to be an invaluable experience for mentees and mentors alike and artists often remain connected well beyond the program.
  
  Guidelines and Eligibility
  
  This is a competitive program open to artists from all disciplines and free of charge to accepted participants. The Mentoring Program is supported by Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation and The New York Community Trust.
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  
  Live within the New York Tri-State metropolitan area (NY, NJ, and CT). Were born outside of the United States. (Those born in United States territories may apply).
  Attended at least Kindergarten - 8th Grade schooling outside the United States. Have been pursuing a career as an artist within the range of 1-10 years in the United States.
  Are NOT currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program.
  
  Expectations for Mentees:
  
  To set realistic goals and objectives, which are achievable within a short term program.To be available to communicate and meet with his/her Mentor. Attend group meetings at NYFA's offices in Brooklyn or host organizations based in New York City.
  
  Before applying, please check you are available for these dates as attendance is mandatory.
  
  Inaugural Meeting: Wednesday, July 10th 4-8pm
  Follow Up: Wednesday, July 24th 4-8pm
  Alumni Meeting - Tuesday, September 10th 6- 8pm
  Final Celebration: Wednesday, September 25th 4-8pm

  How To Apply

  The application is in 2 parts: 
  
  Part I: Complete online application.
  Part II: Email Work Samples to i.outreach@nyfa.org

  Click Here to Apply:
  
  The deadline for submitting this application is FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 at 11:59pm.
  All applicants will receive notification of final decisions by June 28, 2013.
  
  For more information about the program please click here.
  
  Questions?
  Contact Program Officer, Felicity Hogan at i.outreach@nyfa.org or call at (212) 366-6900 ext. 242.

  
  
  
• British Composer Awards 2013 - Nominations Open
  

  

  Last year was our 10th anniversary which we celebrated with an outstanding Awards event at Goldsmith’s Hall in the City of London, followed two days later by a unique concert at the Purcell Room on London’s Southbank when works by 11 British Composer Award winners were performed by Endymion and the Vasari Singers.
  
  Now in our eleventh year, we are delighted to be returning to Goldsmith’s Hall on Tuesday 3rd December and to confirm that a programme about the 11th British Composer Awards will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 8th December.
  
  The British Composer Awards have become an icon of the composing community and create an annual focus for those engaged in contemporary music – 

  “The British Composer Awards are something really valuable in the world of contemporary music because they embrace the new in its widest sense, often offering up interesting surprises.” Joe Cutler

   

  They also bring together the worlds of composing and commissioning under a shared spotlight –

  “The British Composer Awards is a very encouraging event for people who commission new music.” Judith Bingham

  Importantly, they are recognised for the fact that the winning works are decided by panels constituted largely of composers –
  
  “Like many composers, I suspect, I place the greatest value on the respect of my fellow musicians.” Anthony Payne

  The process begins with you – the nominator – and we rely on all of you to bring to our attention the work from the qualifying period of April 1st 2012 to March 31st 2013 that has excited you and which you believe bears the hallmarks of excellence which a British Composer Award recognises and represents.
  
  You will find everything you need to make a nomination attached to this message or by going to our website, http://www.britishcomposerawards.com. We are adding content to the website all the time, so do come back and visit often. Please also take careful note of the nomination Rules and Regulations as these are updated year on year. The closing date for nominations is Thursday 11th July 2013.
  
  Together with our sponsors, PRS for Music and our media partners, BBC Radio 3, providing exclusive broadcast coverage of the Awards, we hope that you will once again participate with us in celebrating great contemporary classical and jazz music and spread the word to encourage others to send in nominations.
  
  For all enquiries and assistance, please contact Natalie Bleicher- natalie@basca.org.uk, +44(0)20 7636 2929.

   

  
  
  
• Verbier Festival 2013
  

  

   

  Please visit http://www.verbierfestival.com/home for complete information

   

  
  
  
• 2013 Golandsky Institute International Piano Festival
  

  Concerts on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings will be held at 8:00 PM in the Berlind Theater of the McCarter Theater Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. Concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings will be held in Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University Campus, 68 Nassau Street, Princeton. All programs subject to change. For more information, please contact us at festival@golandskyinstitute.org . Ticket sales for the Golandsky Institute International Piano Festival will be handled this year by the McCarter Theater.

  Tickets are on sale in person or by phone at the McCarter Theater box office, 609-258-2787.

  Tickets are available online at http://www.mccarter.org

  Please visit http://www.golandskyinstitute.org/summersymposium/internationalpianofestival for complete information.