Re-ImagineKernow Choral Project at Eden
Supporting each other in finding creative solutions
Re-ImagineKernow is a Cornwall-based voluntary group. It has an explicit aim of supporting individuals and local communities in managing small ecological changes. We believe that small changes added together can make a difference to the health of the planet. A key focus is to encourage the younger generation - those who will inherit the dubious legacy of their forbears - to grapple with the challenges of environmental well-being. Our methodology is to be educational, creative and constructive - and to give young people a voice.
In this project the power of collective singing is to be used to explore deep, nuanced issues and engage a new generation with an understanding of art’s ability to inspire and persuade.
We are commissioning songs to be performed by a range of Cornwall’s finest choirs at The Eden Project in September 2020. There is a particular focus on encouraging young composers. We are also commissioning some professional and established composers to write themselves, and to act both as mentors for budding composers, and to assist in arranging music for wider forces.
Supporting each other in finding creative solutions
Re-ImagineKernow is a Cornwall-based voluntary group. It has an explicit aim of supporting individuals and local communities in managing small ecological changes. We believe that small changes added together can make a difference to the health of the planet. A key focus is to encourage the younger generation - those who will inherit the dubious legacy of their forbears - to grapple with the challenges of environmental well-being. Our methodology is to be educational, creative and constructive - and to give young people a voice.
In this project the power of collective singing is to be used to explore deep, nuanced issues and engage a new generation with an understanding of art’s ability to inspire and persuade.
We are commissioning songs to be performed by a range of Cornwall’s finest choirs at The Eden Project in September 2020. There is a particular focus on encouraging young composers. We are also commissioning some professional and established composers to write themselves, and to act both as mentors for budding composers, and to assist in arranging music for wider forces.
Compositions for Choirs
The Arts for the Environment Festival at Eden in September 2020 is featuring a range of choirs all with a commitment to convey their strong passion for a bright, optimistic and hopeful vision for our environmental future.
We have received funding from Eden, Feast Cornwall, Cornwall Education Music Hub and The Arts Council to support choral composition for this major festival. There are four ways in which you can write for this project:
Category 1 Young People
As a young person of school age (aged 5 - 16 on August 31st 2020)
Category 2 Emerging Composers
As someone who can or wants to write for choirs but who would need support in turning their ideas into choral works
Category 3 Amateur Choral Composers
As someone who has written or arranged for choirs and would feel confident to write in their own right
Category 4 Professional or Experienced Choral Composers
As someone with a proven track record who could take on a paid commission. This is likely to be by invitation, but anyone should feel free to apply for this, showing some evidence of previous work
Types of choir include:
Mixed Choir (SATB, can be divisi)
Youth Choir (SATB)
Girls Choir (SSAA)
Boys Choir (SAC)
Male Voice Choir (TTBB)
Community Choir (SABar)
For details of how to get involved please click on the attached files, or go to our dedicated page.
The Arts for the Environment Festival at Eden in September 2020 is featuring a range of choirs all with a commitment to convey their strong passion for a bright, optimistic and hopeful vision for our environmental future.
We have received funding from Eden, Feast Cornwall, Cornwall Education Music Hub and The Arts Council to support choral composition for this major festival. There are four ways in which you can write for this project:
Category 1 Young People
As a young person of school age (aged 5 - 16 on August 31st 2020)
Category 2 Emerging Composers
As someone who can or wants to write for choirs but who would need support in turning their ideas into choral works
Category 3 Amateur Choral Composers
As someone who has written or arranged for choirs and would feel confident to write in their own right
Category 4 Professional or Experienced Choral Composers
As someone with a proven track record who could take on a paid commission. This is likely to be by invitation, but anyone should feel free to apply for this, showing some evidence of previous work
Types of choir include:
Mixed Choir (SATB, can be divisi)
Youth Choir (SATB)
Girls Choir (SSAA)
Boys Choir (SAC)
Male Voice Choir (TTBB)
Community Choir (SABar)
For details of how to get involved please click on the attached files, or go to our dedicated page.
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