In Town: Untold Stories is London Sinfonietta’s project with local people and communities in Enfield. We’re looking for local creatives (composers/music creators and filmmakers) to tell the story of local places and people.
About our In Town Project
In Town is London Sinfonietta’s three-year programme of creative music-making in the Borough of Enfield. Projects include a residency in St Ignatius College, workshops in primary schools, concerts and performance opportunities and Untold Stories – this project with the local community. Over the course of four creative music workshops, stories of the local area will be explored through creative music-making. These stories and musical ideas will be incorporated into the new composition and film. The resulting composition and film will be premiered at a London Sinfonietta concert taking place in Enfield in May 2024.
Untold Stories
Timescale
Monday 25 September, 5pm: Application deadline
Mid-October: Selected composer and filmmaker confirmed
Early November (exact date tbc): Pre-project meeting
November 2023 (exact dates tbc): Four creative workshops with the Enfield Community
December 2023 – March 2024: Material for music and film developed
1 April 2024: Finished commission deadline
May 2024 (exact date tbc): Premiere at a London Sinfonietta Concert in Enfield
Other Application Information
Whilst the ability to lead creative music workshops is not a requirement of this project, you will be required to attend the workshops with community members. If you do have experience in this area, please highlight it in your application.
Applications will be reviewed by the Head of Participation and Learning and two additional London Sinfonietta staff and musicians.
If you could like an informal chat about either of the above opportunities, please contact Lily Caunt, Head of Participation and Learning on getinvolved@londonsinfonietta.org.uk to set up a call.
Equality and Diversity
London Sinfonietta believe that arts participation is transformational to individuals and communities and new music is relevant to people’s lives. We are committed to evolving the organisation to better represent the society in which we exist. We encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our workforce and also more widely in the classical music industry, including D/deaf or disabled, and applicants who experience barriers due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socio-economic background. Please click here to read our full Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity statement.
Composer/Music Creator Open Call – Application Details
Scale of project: a composition of 5-7 minutes’ duration for 1-2 instrumentalists. Option to feature workshop and field recordings. The project will be produced in collaboration with the London Sinfonietta team and a Filmmaker selected through a similar open call.
Commission fee: £1,000
How to apply
To apply, please send the following to getinvolved@londonsinfonietta.org.uk by Monday 25 September at 5 pm:
- A letter or video (maximum 1-page A4 or 2-minute video) explaining your interest in the project and relationship to the Borough of Enfield
- CV or Biography (maximum 2 pages of A4)
- 2 examples of previous work, preferably both scores and recordings accessible digitally
We are keen to hear from composers/music creators who have had non-classical training and would provide tailored support where needed (such as guidance on notation).
Filmmaker Open Call – Application Details
Scale of project: a film of 5–7 minutes’ duration featuring the new music created during the project. Option to feature workshop and footage of the local area. The project will be produced in collaboration with the London Sinfonietta team and a composer/music creator selected through a similar open call.
Commission fee: £1,000
How to apply
To apply, please send the following to getinvolved@londonsinfonietta.org.uk by Monday 25 September at 5pm:
- A letter or video (maximum 1-page A4 or 2-minute video) explaining your interest in the project and relationship to the Borough of Enfield
- CV or Biography (maximum 2 pages of A4)
- 2 examples of previous work, preferably accessible digitally
Published: 10 Aug 2023
