Decoda Chamber Music Festival 2024 Application
Applications are open to strings, winds, piano, and composer/performers. Pre-formed ensembles are also welcome. If you play another instrument not listed and you would like to apply, you are welcome to submit an application.
Application is FREE.
For any questions regarding the application, please email dcmf@decodamusic.org with the subject “DCMF 2024 Application”.
Application Process
Step 1: Submit live, unedited videos of two contrasting works representing different time periods. One selection can be chamber music. If the selection is taken from a multi-movement work, applicants need only prepare one movement of the piece. Upload performances to YouTube and submit links in your application.
Step 2: Please answer the following questions in a video (this can be an informal video created on your phone or tablet:
1. What does it mean to be an artist? How do you value creativity and collaboration in your own musical life and in your community? 2. Please tell us why you are interested in participating in the Decoda Chamber Music Festival. What do you hope to gain from this experience?
2. Please tell us why you are interested in participating in the Decoda Chamber Music Festival. What do you hope to gain from this experience?
3. Please share your chamber music repertoire or ensemble requests, and/or composers whose work you would like to get to know better during your DCMF experience.
For pre-formed ensembles: what would you like to gain from your time working with Decoda? How can we best mentor your ensemble to help you achieve your dreams and goals?