Primary Music Teacher (instrument or composition) *
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Instructor Cell Phone
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Instructor Email *
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ARTISTIC SAMPLE
Email a recent score of any length or instrumentation that you feel best represents your compositional level to date. Any scores, parts or recordings should be included. (Email to akira@inceptionorchestra.org).
LETTER OF SUPPORT
A letter of support should be sent directly from the instructor or mentor to the LA Inception Orchestra. (Email to akira@inceptionorchestra.org).
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Please provide answers to the following short answer questions so we get to know more about you.
Why are you applying for the Inception Composition Mentoring Program? What do you hope to gain from this experience? *
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Tell us what inspired the piece of music you are submitting. *
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What composer or musician inspires you most and why? *
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Tell us a little more of your background including what inspires you culturally, your outside interests and hobbies. *
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PLEASE READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AND CHECK IF YOU APPROVE - Please see 2021 Student Contract
I have reviewed the class schedule and commit to the dates. (Missing more than five [including on-line] dates can be ground for removal from the program) Dates and times subject to change. Pre-arranged absences will not count against the missing dates. Illness and last minute school assignments are excepted.
I will complete class assignments and be ready for each live and online session
I understand that online mentoring will be scheduled between my mentor and myself, but if I miss a scheduled mentoring session, it will count as an absence and will not be rescheduled unless the mentor agrees to make it up.
I understand that I must cancel private mentoring sessions 24 hours in advance or incur a $100 fee. The only exceptions are illness and schoolwork. It is at the mentor's discretion to reschedule this.
I understand that if a mentor has to reschedule an online session, he/she will make up the session with me at a mutually convenient time.
I understand the cost of this program to me is FREE and would be $15,000/student. The Inception team is fully invested in my success, and I will complete any and all evaluations and participate in any and all surveys I’m asked to complete.
I understand that I will be performing along side my classmates and mentors live in concert and in class, and my participation is mandatory both on my original composition and also my classmates’ if written for.
I understand that the Los Angeles Inception Orchestra will film and/or record any or all of the mentoring sessions and they have the right to use my likeness and recordings in stills, video or audio recordings for any and all purposes,
I understand that breakout rooms are usually not recorded. Where possible two (2) adults are in the room. Background checks have been run on the staff mentors.
I understand that by contract between the LA Inception Orchestra and American Federation of Music, usage of music can only be within the Inception App. The LA Inception Orchestra will make all works available for composers to demo via the app without restriction.
I understand that I am responsible for all transportation to and from all Inception workshops and events.
I understand that composition work will be done in Sibelius, and I have access to a computer and the internet. Financial assistance is available if necessary.
I have thoroughly read and understand this application and its requirements. Printed name in lieu of signature. Parent or guardian if under 18. (a wet signature will be required at first meeting)