To: all composers registered with CMC Dear Composers,

Below follows a very interesting commission opportunity.

The deadline is close (Thurs 23rd Oct) since the whole Joyce exhibition project has 'come to the boil' at rather short notice. Apologies for this, but I do urge you all to consider submitting.

Best wishes, Eve

--- COMMISSION OPPORTUNITY James Joyce’s Ulysses Exhibition, Ireland
DEADLINE: 23 OCTOBER 2003
The Office of Public Works in conjunction with Orna Hanly Architect announces two music commissions as part of the James Joyce Ulysses/Bloomsday centenary celebrations in June 2004. A major exhibition on Ulysses is being designed and will be shown in the National Library of Ireland for at least a year from April 2004. A number of artworks (including music) are being commissioned as part of the exhibition (further details on the attached briefing document). Expressions of interest are sought from Irish-born or domiciled composers in relation to sound installations, electro-acoustic or acoustic works to act as integrated sound components for two sections of the exhibition: the ‘Sirens’ episode and the ‘Molly and Bloom’ section. The possibility of collaboration between artists commissioned for the project from other disciplines, eg photography, will be considered. Each work is likely to be in the region of ten minutes duration and will be used in recorded form. Fees will be negotiated in accordance with CMC/AIC Commission Guidelines and any expenses in relation to studio time, copying etc. will be covered. Two commissioned composers will be chosen by a panel of experts representing Orna Hanly Architect/OPW and the Contemporary Music Centre, together with an independent expert of stature. The panel’s decision is final. Apply by submitting: -- a short outline of initial ideas as expression of interest (max. 300 words); -- an indication of which section of the exhibition you are interested in writing for; -- a CV and complete work list; -- a list of five recent compositions and/or recordings to be used as an indication of your style and level of attainment (submit scores and recordings only if they are NOT already in the CMC library). Applications by post or by email must reach The Director, Contemporary Music Centre, 19 Fishamble Street, Dublin 8, by 5.00 pm on Thursday, 23 October 2003.

mailto:eokelly@cmc.ie

FURTHER INFORMATION from Martin Spillane, Orna Hanly Architects,

mailto:martin@ornahanlyarchitect.ie or tel. 01-872 7766.