MMF Institute—
Up to 30 composers will receive professional chamber ensemble performances by either the American Modern Ensemble (AME), or one of the 3 Guest Ensembles. Pieces may not exceed 8 minutes in performance duration.
Up to 15 composers will have the opportunity to receive an orchestral reading with the Mostly Modern Orchestra (MMO) or a piece (or excerpt or movement from a larger work) that is up to 7 minutes. Composers who take part in the orchestral readings receive un-edited audio recordings (no video) of their readings (editing available for an additional fee). Two composers are chosen for an orchestral performance of their work with MMO. More information on the readings available here. Pieces may not exceed 8 minutes in performance duration.
All composers receive rehearsals of their chamber works, a dress rehearsal, and performance.
Composers receive an archival audio WAV file and a link to a three-camera-shot video of their chamber work via the Mostly Modern Projects YouTube channel, and an archival audio WAV file of your orchestral reading (if you have a reading).
All-access pass to everything at the festival.
Private lessons/meetings with the Composition Faculty. Meetings/lessons are generally taught in pairs with two composition participants per 55 minute slot. Additional meetings/lessons available at the discretion of the composition faculty.
Welcome Party, Opening and Closing night parties!