2022 WJF New Jazz Commissions Submission Form

2022 Jazz Commission Submission Form
Kia ora! Please drop us an email or give us a call if you have any questions about this form or the process: info@jazzfestival.co.nz or 04 473 0149.

KEY INFO

There are 3 commissions available:
- 2 x commission for compositions between 1-5 instruments (maximum).
- 1 x commission for compositions between 6-9 instruments (maximum).
- The commission fee is $10,000 or $12,500 dependent on the size of the ensemble.
- Each commission should be between 15 - 20 minutes (we note that lengths may vary in performance due to improvisation).
- Instruments may include voice.
- The compositions should feature improvisation. Hybrid genres and experimentation are encouraged.
It is intended that the premiere of the commissions will take place during the Wellington Jazz Festival, 19 - 23 October 2022. The Festival will cover presentation costs.

ENTRY CRITERIA
- Composers must be NZ citizens or permanent residents who are NZ-based and currently living in NZ.
- Compositions must be new original material and can be one full work or multiple shorter works.
- Composers may write for specific NZ-based musicians.
- Composers may compose for themselves or ensembles they perform in.
- Compositions may be collaborative. The lead composer must be currently living in NZ. All composition collaborators must be paid from the commission fee.
- The composer must be present in Wellington at the premiere of the work.
- The composer must cover reasonable costs of musical scores (copying and printing etc.).
- Successful composers will submit the final score for their composition to the Wellington Jazz Festival by: Friday 7 October (you are not required to submit the composition when applying).
Applications close Wednesday, 18 May, 12pm.

We aim to notify successful applicants no later than Friday 27 May.

Applicant Name *

First Name Last Name
Ensemble (if applicable)
Mobile Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
E-mail *
Which ethnicity/ethnicities do you identify as? (please type your answer) *
What is your gender? *

Female Male
I confirm I am a NZ citizen or resident, and I am currently located in NZ. *

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1. Which commission tier are you applying for:

1-5 instruments 6-9 instruments
2. Provide a written proposal for the commission outlining:

(word limit: 800 words)
- What –
  - description of your composition
  - description of your artistic inspiration/themes/innovation and ambition
- How –
  - briefly describe your creative composition process and timeline
  - identify who you might collaborate with (if applicable)
- Presentation and players –
  - briefly describe how you envisage the piece(s) being presented at the 2022 Wellington Jazz Festival, including any NZ ensembles or musicians you wish to perform the piece(s) and ideal staging/technical needs
- Future opportunities –
  - if applicable, describe any future opportunities you foresee for the piece(s) after its premiere at the Wellington Jazz Festival.
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3. Provide bios of yourself and your collaborators (if applicable) that demonstrate a track record of experience or previous success.
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4. Upload demos or provide links to recordings of your previous works (15 min max) and social media pages (if applicable).

If you require more space you can upload a word document with links.
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5. Provide supporting material
- Scores (optional)
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6. Do you consent to your proposal being shared with our partner venues for consideration in their future programming? Please note all further negotiations regarding the performance of your proposal are subject to agreement between the artist and venue. Wellington Jazz Festival will hold no role financial or otherwise.

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Thank you for your submission to the Wellington Jazz Festival. We aim to notify successful applicants by Friday 27 May. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team by emailing us at info@jazzfestival.co.nz or calling 04 473 0149.
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2022 Jazz Commission Submission Form