Performers/ensembles will rehearse pre-existing and newly composed repertoire alongside Yarn/Wire members and work with composer/creator participants to create new collaborative projects. These works will be presented as part of the Institute Festival concerts.

They will also participate in private lessons and coaching sessions with Institute faculty; and participate in masterclasses, workshops, and discussions led by guest artists.

Performers of any instrument or voice type are invited to apply. Pre-formed chamber ensembles (unconducted up to 8 players) are encouraged to apply to work on existing or new repertoire, and will have access to mentorship sessions.

Composer/creators will compose a 5-7 minute piece to be performed by Yarn/Wire members and performer participants, as well as work with performer participants on new collaborative projects. These works will be presented as part of the Institute Festival concerts.

They will also participate in private lessons, coaching sessions, and forums with Institute faculty; and participate in masterclasses, workshops, and discussions led by guest artists.

The institute is open to performers and composers 18 years and older, and there is no application fee. We strongly encourage everyone to apply, including but not limited to those who identify as women, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, Black, African, Indigenous, Latina(o)(x), Asian, or Arab. Composers and performers with full-time faculty positions will not be considered.

Yarn/Wire has a history of performing music from a wide variety of styles and genres, and as such welcomes applicants from diverse musical backgrounds. We have played works using standard western notational practices as well as music written using experimental notational systems, graphic scores, and verbal instructions. We have worked with improvisation, both free and structured. We have also worked with composers and musicians who do not notate their music and/or have not studied music in an institutional setting.

PERFORMERS/ENSEMBLES

To apply, we request a C.V./resume, an audio or video link to one recent solo or chamber performance, and a description of the work submitted. Help us get to know you!

COMPOSERS/CREATORS

To apply, we request a short (less than 150 words) proposal for your new composition, CV/resume, supporting documents such as recordings or scores, and descriptions of your works. Help us get to know you!

The 2023 Yarn/Wire International Institute will take place at Stony Brook University with performances at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on June 21 and 22.

Total cost for the Yarn/Wire International Institute for all participants is $2200, which includes tuition, housing, meals, and transportation to the festival dates in NYC.