Applications are accepted between December 1st and January 22nd.

INDIVIDUALS APPLY HERE

STRING QUARTETS APPLY HERE

Open to musical performers of all kinds, including voice, brass, winds, strings, piano, guitar, percussion, etc. Please note that our campus is not equipped for large instruments such as harp, organ and marimba. If you have any questions about whether your instrument  is feasible in our space, please email us: newmusiconthepoint@gmail.com

All applications must include our online form, contact information for three references, three work samples, and the $30 application fee.

The first round of acceptances will be emailed in first week of February until all spaces are filled.

Questions about applications? Check out our FAQ page. If your question is not answered there, send us an email: newmusiconthepoint@gmail.com

NMOP 2024 Applicants

NMOP 2024 will be a special edition of our festival. Every participant will explore every aspect of music-making this year, including performing, improvising, composing, and collaborating with other participants and faculty. All applicants will apply as musical artists without being categorized as “composer” or “performer.” We are looking for examples of all kinds of musical creativity from ALL applicants this year.

Creative Samples 

All applicants will be able to submit up to three samples of work in which they are musical creators, in the sense of composer/improviser/collaborator. Scores and links to audio/video recordings should be included whenever possible. MIDI renditions of pieces for live performers are acceptable (though not encouraged). We accept (and encourage) the inclusion of recordings and realizations of electroacoustic music or experimental works that do not use traditional scores.

Performance Samples 

All applicants will be able to submit up to three samples of work in which they are musical performers. These samples may feature you performing pieces composed by others, OR your own creative work (compositions, improvisations, etc.). Please submit performance samples that contrast in style. For samples featuring standard repertoire, please include only music composed after 1970.

Participant String Quartet-In-Residence

For NMOP 2024, we are accepting applications from pre-formed string quartets only.  In addition to participating in the collaborative activities of NMOP 2024, the participant string quartet-in-residence will work closely with JACK Quartet, receiving coaching and guidance for repertoire performance.

String Quartets should submit one application as a pre-formed group. Recordings must include the same players who are applying. String Quartets will receive a reduced tuition rate. String quartet members who are interested in attending as a soloist should indicate this on the application form and include additional recordings. They only need to pay one application fee.

FEES, PAYMENT, REFUNDS:

BIPOC Scholarships: We will be offering several full tuition fellowships. Please indicate on the application form if you are eligible.

Robert Black Bass Fellowship: For a double bassist from anywhere in the world. This fellowship provides free tuition.

Latin American Fellowships: For two composers or performers from a Latin American country. The fellows can be currently studying or living in the US or any other country. These fellowships provide free tuition and limited travel funds. Please indicate on the application form if you are eligible.

Eva Laucks Vocal Fellowship: Eva Laucks was a soprano who made her 1929 debut in Don Juan in Dresden, Germany. Eva’s family is honoring her life with this Vocal Fellowship which provides free tuition to a vocalist.

Yvar Mikhashoff Piano Fellowship: For a pianist from anywhere in the world. Yvar Mikhashoff was an American pianist and composer who dedicated his career to contemporary music. This Fellowship provides free tuition.

Emerson Wahl “So Good” Percussion Fellowship: Honoring the life and musical legacy of ’17 and ’19 NMOP alumnus Emerson Wahl, gifted musician, devoted mentor, music teacher and so much more. This Fellowship provides free tuition to a percussionist from anywhere in the world.

Additional scholarships and fellowships will be added as funding becomes available.

The application fee for the festival is $30. If the application fee is a financial barrier for you, please email us.

Tuition for the  festival is $2600 ($2,000 for tuition and $600 for housing/accommodations). Accepted participants must send a $500 deposit by March 1 to reserve a space. Deposits are not refundable after April 1, except in cases of documented medical emergencies. The balance of fees is due in full no later than May 1.

Payments can be made via PayPal or Credit Card or by check, payable to NMOP and mailed to:

Questions about payments? Email mail@newmusiconthepoint.com