New Works Collective Submissions

New Works Collective Submissions

Combined Words & Music Application
If you are an indivdual applying to write both words and music, or are a creative team of two writing words and music, please use this form.
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If you are writing ONLY words or music and need help identifying a creative partner, click here for the correct form.
Personal Information - Team Member #1 or Individual Applicant
Are you responsible for writing music or text?*
Name*

First NameLast Name
Professional Name (if different)
Primary Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address*
example@example.com
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Permanent Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
YesNo
If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please confirm if you are currently work authorized in the U.S.
You must be work-authorized to apply for this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact newworkscollective@opera-stl.org.
Do you have any personal or professional commitments that would prevent you from participating in the St. Louis residencies (March, September & November 2024, and January/February 2025), or meeting the deadlines outlined on OTSL's website? If so, please detail them here:
How did you learn about this opportunity?
- Personal Information - Team Member #2
- Are you responsible for writing music or text?
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Professional Name (if different)
- Primary Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.
- Email Address
  example@example.com
- Current Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Permanent Address (if different from above)
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- YesNo
- If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please confirm if you are currently work authorized in the U.S.
- Do you have any personal or professional commitments that would prevent you from participating in the St. Louis residencies (March, September & November 2024, and January/February 2025), or meeting the deadlines outlined on OTSL's website? If so, please detail them here:

Applicant Motivation & Vision

Please submit your response to the following questions. Responses to the following questions can be addressed one by one or you may choose to create a narrative that addresses these questions as a whole. You may choose to respond in writing, or to upload a video or audio file that addresses these questions: 
As a prospective creator or creative team for a New Works Collective commission, we want to provide a platform for you to tell your story. If you are applying as a team, please feel free to elaborate on how each of you addresses these questions:
- What is the story you would like to tell and what is the inspiration behind it? (a more detailed story outline is requested in a later question – please share more about your inspiration here)
- How do you want to use your music or words to broaden storytelling through opera and influence the art form?
- How would you describe/define your primary art form or musical genre?
- What is your personal history with opera (or storytelling through music) and why are you interested in writing it now?
- How do you hope this residency experience will support you in developing your work for the stage?
- How do you hope this residency experience will help you in your artistic and career development? 
For written responses, please limit your responses to 5,000 characters or less for this section of the application:

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For audio or video responses, please limit your recording length to 5 minutes or less, and upload or link here:
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File upload
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Applicant Materials
Team Member #1 or Individual Applicant
Resume (2 pages maximum)*

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Headshot

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Short biography (no more than 600 characters)*

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Professional References

Please provide two (2) references from either educational or professional mentors, or creative/peer collaborators in your field. Each reference provided should be able to speak to your work ethic and your unique qualities as an artist.  
Reference #1*

First NameLast Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship to Applicant*
Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship to Applicant*
Applicant Materials - Team Member #2

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- Resume (2 pages maximum)
  
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- Headshot
  
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- Short biography (no more than 600 characters)
  
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- Professional References
  
  Please provide two (2) references from either educational or professional mentors, or creative/peer collaborators in your field. Each reference provided should be able to speak to your work ethic and your unique qualities as an artist.  
- Reference #1
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email Address
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.
- Relationship to Applicant
- Reference #2
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email Address
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.
- Relationship to Applicant

Story Pitch or Outline: Share a written pitch or outline of the story/idea you wish to develop into a 20-minute opera (please limit your response to 5,000 characters or less).*

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Important note: If your work is based on an adaptation of an existing work or true story, you will need to demonstrate that all the necessary rights and permissions have been secured.
Work Samples

You must submit samples of past work for both music and text.  If you are applying as a two-person team, please indicate who has provided each work sample.  You are not required to submit a sample of the work you intend to develop. 

Composers/Musicians:

In MP3 format, two (2) contrasting compositions or excerpts from compositions that combined total no more than 20 minutes. These compositions can be completed works or works in progress. These works should show how you write for voice or how you write for an ensemble of at least 3 instrumentalists. There is no genre requirement or restriction.
Please also upload an example (PDF or other format) of how you would communicate your musical ideas for others to perform. (i.e. music staff notation, charts, score, etc.)
Example of musical notation, chart, score
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Link
Audio or video sample
Link
Audio or video sample
Writers/Lyricists/Librettists:

In PDF format, please submit two (2) contrasting writing samples that reflect your dramatic and lyric writing skills. Each work sample should range between 5 and 7 pages. If longer samples are submitted, please indicate the specific page range you wish the panel to review.
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Demographic Information

Optional: this information will be aggregated for research purposes only, and will not be included with your application form.
Demographic Information - Team Member #1 or Individual Applicant
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Race/Ethnicity
Pronouns
- Date of Birth
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Race/Ethnicity
- Pronouns

Application Checklist
If you are a two-person team, you have completed contact information for both team membersProvided a response to the Applicant Motivation & Vision section via written text, audio, or videoUploaded or linked audio or video samples of musicUploaded or linked an example of how you communicate musical ideas (score, music staff notation, charts, etc.)Uploaded samples of dramatic and/or lyric writing
NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
Next Steps
- All applicants will be informed of the results of their application by February 23, 2024.
- The selection process will be a two-step process. Up to 10 creative teams or artists will be invited to an interview round with Collective members and Opera Theatre staff in early January.  Interviews will take place online.
- Finalists selected for the interview round who are seeking creative partners will have an additional interview scheduled to discuss creative partnership options. 
- Feedback will be available to finalists by request upon completion of the selection process.
- After submitting your application, you should receive an email confirmation from noreply@jotform.com. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact newworkscollective@opera-stl.org to ensure your materials were received.
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Applicant Motivation & Vision

Applicant Materials

Applicant Materials - Team Member #2

Demographic Information

Application Checklist

Next Steps