The Darien Times

Darien Schools seek young composers

Written by The Darien Times
Thursday, February 02, 2012 03:00 PM

A concert featuring the works of Darien student-composers will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Darien High School auditorium. The concert will feature the works of students from the elementary, middle and high school levels.

All compositions for performance consideration must be recorded on a CD or DVD and submitted along with the application form to one of the school music teachers or the District Music Office, no later than March 8, 2012. Students whose compositions are chosen to be included on the concert performance will be notified by March 16.

The student composers selected to perform will also have the opportunity to have their compositions reviewed by a professional guest composer and will also meet with the composer in a special workshop to discuss the creative process of music composition and opportunities for professional composers.

During the course of each school year, Darien music teachers engage their students in composition lessons and activities as part of their curriculum and encourage participation in the young composers opportunity. Guidelines, application forms and other information are available from music teachers, on online at: Darienps.org/dpsmusic or by calling the music office at: 203-655-3981, extension 2250.

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