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[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

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[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

✏️ Interested in writing about music?
@MUMusic are offering a new part-time industry-led course in Writing About Music – Criticism, Journalism & Professional Development.
Course starts in February, applications close on 17 January.
See more info 🔗 https://t.co/xik1qmH82E

[WestWicklowFestival @WestWicFestival]

🎶 Calling emerging composers! 🎶
WWF & @CMCIreland announce the 2025 Composition Competition!
✍️ Write for Solo Soprano Sax (May) or Solo Viola (Nov).
🏆 €500 prize + world premiere + interview!
📅 Deadlines: 24 March (Sax)
Apply: https://t.co/K4lI2bWVpt
#WWFComp #NewMusic

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

@WestWicFestival & CMC Ireland are delighted to announce the details of 2 Emerging Composer Composition Competitions in 2025🎶
Submit a work for solo soprano #saxophone (March deadline) and/or a work for solo #viola (September deadline).
🔗https://t.co/IDRvoDhQdX
#opportunities

[ImprovisedMusic @ImprovisedMusic]

Eimear Reidy reflects on her Navigator Residency at Source Arts Centre: https://t.co/wsd9IZLUff

2025's Navigator Call Out is now live folks, if you're interested click the link below to find out more: https://t.co/IsAQOI2yi3

Application deadline is January 31st ☘️

[Linda Buckley @buckleylinda]

Released this week, congrats to Musici Ireland on the new record featuring my string trio Fiol: https://t.co/xVtCMqb16W

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

This week's @RTElyricfm highlights include 'We Only Want the Earth' replayed for #TheLyricFeature this Sunday✨
Catch ep #1 of this award-winning programme exploring Irish composers' responses to the climate crisis, broadcast from 6pm @RTElyricfm
https://t.co/8G53gK30hY
#wowte

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

CMC Composer @NorahCWalsh on the benefits of group singing for your mental health @RTE_Culture:
https://t.co/xIlIVZRory
Norah's new work "Out From Under The Overwhelm" is premiered by @laetaredublin as part of @firstfortnight on 16 January at St Patrick's Catherdal in Dublin 🎉

[Nick Roth @Kaiameye]

Dublin if yizzer free Wednesday week get yizzer self down to @KirkosEnsemble's Unit 44 to hear Tim Cape's new #LettersfromtheSquaring feat. Mayah Kaddish, @barryohalpin and Romain Bly 🔥

#CaptainJohnRock

[Vaughan Williams Foundation @VWFndn]

Applications now open!

[Fingal Arts @fingalarts]

The @Fingalcoco Artists' Support Scheme is now open for applications. Professional Fingal artists can apply for up to €5,000 to support travel, residencies, or development of work.

Deadline to apply is Fri 21 Feb at 4PM

Find out more: https://t.co/DgMP4c54FN

[Music @ DCU @Music_DCU]

Dr Róisín Blunnie conducts Laetare Vocal Ensemble in a concert at St Patrick's Cathedral as part of the First Fortnight Festival. @firstfortnight @HumanitiesDCU @DCU @rblunnie

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

Take on a new music challenge in 2025 and compose a work for the full forces of @NSOrchestraIRL! 🎉
Find out more about Composer Lab 2025 + how to apply at: https://t.co/7rfmdSFPdO
⌛️Applications close on Monday 13 January at 5pm
#NewYear2025 #ComposerLab #Opportunities

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

⏳DEADLINE EXTENDED: Composer Lab applications open until Monday 13 January at 5pm 🥳
Bring your orchestral ideas to life in 2025!
Participants receive composer mentorship from @DaveF_composer, workshop time with @NSOrchestraIRL + a performance broadcast @RTElyricfm
🔗 in thread

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

⌛Closing 6 Jan!
#Opportunity for early-career composers: Develop a work for Nadar Ensemble at their summer school in Antwerp. This new piece will be commissioned by CMC + @newmusicdublin - and performed by Nadar at festivals in 2025 & 2026 💥
More info 🔗 https://t.co/drFfPI0QuT

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

For amplify#116 composer Ian Wilson joins journalist Tim Rutherford-Johnson to discuss the new essay 'Seizing the day: Ian Wilson at 60'. Featuring excerpts of performances from the launch of the essay by Lina Andonovska, Ioana Petcu-Colan & Ian Wilson.
🔗 https://t.co/PC8ypFPCM6

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

❄️ For cosy at-home listening, or wintry walks on shorter days - check out our festive playlist featuring seasonal & solstice-friendly sounds by CMC Composers 🔗 https://t.co/uH0E5QRO76
Season's Greetings from CMC Ireland 🎄

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

Commissioned by CMC, the essay is printed in a limited edition of 200, available to order free from the CMC Shop (excluding postage), and accessible as a digital feature at the CMC website.
#IanWilson #TimRutherfordJohnson #NewMusicWriting

[CMC Ireland @CMCIreland]

In December, CMC hosted the launch of 'Seizing the Day: Ian Wilson at 60' a new essay by music journalist Tim Rutherford-Johnson reflecting on the artistic trajectory of composer Ian Wilson on the occasion of his 60th birthday ✨
Read more 🔗 https://t.co/9XujOju1tU

[MU Music @MusicMaynooth]

Applications are OPEN for @MaynoothUni @MusicMaynooth part-time industry-led course Writing About Music –Criticism, Journalism & Professional Development👉https://t.co/cWjCYAjikE

#Microcredential #Writing #Music #Journalism #ProfessionalDevelopment #MaynoothUniversity

[UCD School of Music @UCDSchoolMusic]

Many thanks @IMROireland for helping us spread the word about the UCD Composition Prize.
We are looking forward to accepting submissions from young composers across Ireland!

https://t.co/lrk6sCFqIm