The UMKC Music/Media Library presents the Shining A Light Concert: March 5, 2024.
The UMKC Music/Media Library is offering a performance opportunity to highlight 21st century music by composers from underrepresented groups in our Shining a Light Collection. The Shining a Light Collection was founded in 2020 and has grown to include over 180 composers and over 900 musical works. We invite currently enrolled UMKC Conservatory students to apply for this paid opportunity to perform a piece from the Shining a Light Collection.
This concert is supported by the UMKC Libraries Elizabeth Noble Fund.
Application deadline: Friday, November 17, 2023
The UMKC Music/Media Library Shining A Light Collection highlights 21st century music by composers from underrepresented groups.
About the Shining a Light Concert
- The Shining a Light Concert is at the Miller Nichols Library iX Theatre on Tuesday March 5, 2024, 6-7 pm.
- Pieces must be selected from the Libraries’ Shining A Light Collection of 21st century music by composers from underrepresented groups. Materials are available to borrow from the UMKC Music/Media Library.
- Maximum performance length is 15 minutes. In addition to performing the piece, you will share 1-2 minutes of spoken remarks about the composer and the context of the piece, geared towards a general (non-music) audience.
- Submissions can have a maximum of six performers, due to performance space.
- Performers will be selected based on performer statement regarding why you selected the piece, faculty recommendation, and to form an approximately one-hour concert representing musical variety and a range of instrumentations and composer identities. Performers are welcome to submit multiple entries but likely will only be selected for one entry per concert.
- Equipment: The library will provide chairs, music stands, and a keyboard (Clavinova CLP 725). Performers must provide all other instruments and equipment. Applicants are welcome to try out the keyboard in advance. It is located in the Music/Media Library room G1. We recommend a 30 minute reservation for the time you plan to stop by, as the room is frequently reserved for study sessions.
- Each performer will receive $100. UMKC requires a Social Security Number for payment. Performers must have a Social Security Number and complete a W-9 form prior to performance. Performers without a Social Security Number are eligible to perform, but cannot be paid.
- All performers must be current UMKC Conservatory students. The only exception is that collaborative pianists working with a UMKC Conservatory student soloist are not required to be current UMKC Conservatory students.
- A recommendation from a UMKC Conservatory professor is required. Brief email recommendations are fine. In the application, upload either a screenshot of the email or PDF of the recommendation.
- The concert will conclude with a brief reception.
Important Dates
- Application deadline is Friday, November 17, 2023
- Applicants will be notified on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
- Concert is Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 6-7pm
Questions?
Contact musiclibrary@umkc.edu
