The International Choral Composers Institute (ICCI) is a 5-day immersive program dedicated to nurturing & instructing choral composers and lyricists of all levels and ages (adults 18 and up) while connecting them with real-world editors and publishers. Explore key aspects of choral composition, including setting text, getting published, lyric writing, and more. All classes will be during the day from 9-5 (EDT), and evenings will be reserved for creating, socializing/collaborating with other composers, and dining. A virtual option is also offered. Participants in the Reading Sessions category will have their work read or performed on the Final Concert Sunday June 28 in Charlotte, NC.
Early-bird registration is $990 ($789 for current college students & retirees); Regular rates are $1190 ($989 for current college students and retirees); payment plans are offered.
Participants will take part in:
- Small-Group Private Lessons – Gain firsthand knowledge from award-winning and well-published composers;
- Non-Auditioned Track: Watch small-group instruction sessions with master composers and participate in large-group classes;
- Auditioned Track: Receive personalized, one-on-one feedback in small-group instruction from an award-winning composer;
- Auditioned – Lyricist Track: Receive personalized, one-on-one feedback in small-group instruction from lyricist/poet, Tony Silvestri;
- Reading Sessions & Performance Opportunity (Auditioned Track only) – Participants will have their compositions or poetry/lyrics either featured in a reading session or performed for the Final Concert on Sunday, June 28 at 3:00. (Location TBD in Charlotte, North Carolina and virtual).
Application Materials
- 2 work samples
- Resume/CV