Guildhall School of Music & Drama Royal Opera House Doctoral Composer-in-Residence Scheme FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When is this doctoral studentship available? Applications are now open for the third Guildhall School/Royal Opera House Composer-in-Residence who will begin three years of full-time doctoral study in September 2017, completing in 2020. When is the closing date for applications? The closing date for applications is 28 March 2017; the successful applicant will be announced in July 2017. Is this doctoral studentship available part-time? No. What is the application procedure? You should apply using the Guildhall School’s MPhil/DMus application procedure. When completing the application form, please clearly specify at the top of the personal statement in capitals ‘DOCTORAL APPLICATION’ What do I need to submit in addition to the application form? Composition Portfolio: All applicants for this Composer-in-Residence scheme must submit a composition portfolio of three works (scores and recordings) that demonstrate quite specifically a high-level of creative research engagement with vocal, operatic and theatrical practice. Please note that all recordings must have been generated from live performance; midi will not be accepted Draft Research Proposal: As with all applicants to the Guildhall School’s MPhil/DMus programme, you are also required to submit a draft research proposal (c.1000 words) that outlines the core creative research question(s) that you intend to explore through the studentship. This draft research proposal is not necessarily expected to present a detailed concept for the year 3 chamber opera, but it should evidence your deeper creative/aesthetic engagement with opera, include a preliminary bibliography and initial survey of your key operatic works, and indicate how you intend to respond to the main creative research opportunities that this doctoral studentship offers.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama Royal Opera House Doctoral Composer-in-Residence Scheme FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When is this doctoral studentship available? Applications are now open for the third Guildhall School/Royal Opera House Composer-in-Residence who will begin three years of full-time doctoral study in September 2017, completing in 2020. When is the closing date for applications? The closing date for applications is 28 March 2017; the successful applicant will be announced in July 2017. Is this doctoral studentship available part-time? No. What is the application procedure? You should apply using the Guildhall School’s MPhil/DMus application procedure. When completing the application form, please clearly specify at the top of the personal statement in capitals ‘DOCTORAL APPLICATION’ What do I need to submit in addition to the application form? Composition Portfolio: All applicants for this Composer-in-Residence scheme must submit a composition portfolio of three works (scores and recordings) that demonstrate quite specifically a high-level of creative research engagement with vocal, operatic and theatrical practice. Please note that all recordings must have been generated from live performance; midi will not be accepted Draft Research Proposal: As with all applicants to the Guildhall School’s MPhil/DMus programme, you are also required to submit a draft research proposal (c.1000 words) that outlines the core creative research question(s) that you intend to explore through the studentship. This draft research proposal is not necessarily expected to present a detailed concept for the year 3 chamber opera, but it should evidence your deeper creative/aesthetic engagement with opera, include a preliminary bibliography and initial survey of your key operatic works, and indicate how you intend to respond to the main creative research opportunities that this doctoral studentship offers.
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