Soundbox Ventures seeks scores for solo or small chamber ensemble of short works around or under 10 minutes recently completed or already premiered for a CD recording as part of a residency in Shanghai, China from August 1–14, 2026. The theme of the CD is a multi-volume “diary of glimpses in Shanghai” featuring the experimentation and voices of each composer participant. The residency in Shanghai includes rehearsals with performers, mentorship sessions, seminars on portfolio development and professional practice, and professional audio/video documentation culminating in a professionally released CD in China. Tuition is $3,000; need-based tuition financial aid is available with possibility of full scholarship.
Eligibility
- No nationality or age restrictions
Application Details
- Up to 3 work samples
- Eligible instrumentation includes violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, and clarinet
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statements
Recording Rights
Composers will receive the professional produced audio file from the CD and own full rights to that recording and may use it for any purpose they choose. Soundbox reserves the right to post recordings for marketing purposes with permission from the composers.
The CD will be published only in China and any royalties that may result from the disc have yet to be negotiated with partnering organizations in China as this is subject to Chinese regulations. Although details of this are not yet confirmed, physical copies of the disc can be ordered by composers for a relatively low cost.