Composer Incubator Application Preview 2026

Composer INC 2026 Application Form

Applicant Information

Full Name

Preferred Name (if different)

Pronouns (optional)

Email Address

Phone Number

City and Province/Territory of Residence

Website (optional)

Social Media Links (optional)

Eligibility

  1. Do you identify as a woman?

    • Yes

    • No

  2. Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?

    • Canadian Citizen

    • Permanent Resident

    • Neither

  3. If selected, are you available to participate in virtual sessions between July and November 2026?

    • Yes

    • No

  4. If selected, are you able to attend the culminating concert and premiere event (either virtually or in person)  in Vancouver, BC on November 26, 2026?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Unsure

Artistic Background

  1. Please provide a brief biography (maximum 250 words).

  2. Where would you place yourself in your compositional journey?

    • Student

    • Emerging Composer

    • Early-Career Composer

    • Mid-Career Composer

    • Other

  3. Please describe your compositional practice, including musical influences, areas of interest, and current artistic goals (maximum 500 words).

  4. Have you previously written for a chamber ensemble?

    • Yes

    • No

If yes, please briefly describe your experience.

Program Interest

  1. Why are you interested in participating in Composer INC? (maximum 500 words)

  2. What do you hope to gain from the program?

  3. What aspects of the program are of greatest interest to you? (Select all that apply.)

  • Mentorship

  • Composition Workshops

  • Professional Development

  • Networking

  • Collaboration with Performers

  • Working with a Conductor

  • Premiere Performance

  • Career Development

  • Other


  1. How do you feel participation in Composer INC will impact your artistic and professional development? (maximum 300 words)

Proposed Project

  1. What unique perspective, experience, or artistic voice would you bring to the Composer INC cohort?


  1. Are there any artistic themes, ideas, or concepts you are interested in exploring through this opportunity?

Supporting Materials

  1. Please upload:

  • Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

  • Artistic Biography (if different from above)

  • One to three scores (PDF)

Optional:

  • Audio recordings (links)

  • Optional video links


  1. Please provide links to your websites, social media accounts, Soundcloud, Youtube, etc. 

Equity and Accessibility

  1. Do you have any accessibility requirements or accommodations that would support your full participation in the program?

  • Optional response

Declaration

I confirm that:

  • I identify as a woman.

  • I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

  • The information provided in this application is accurate.

  • I understand that participation in Composer INC 2026 requires engagement in virtual program activities between July 2026 and November 2026.

Signature: ______________________

Date: ______________________