2024-25 iQ Tests

Call for Composers

Timeline

Submission period

Mon Apr 15 at 04AM UTC

End of submission period

Thu May 2 at 03:59AM UTC

Results date

Sun Jun 23 at 04PM UTC

Restrictions

Open to composers enrolled in any collegiate degree program
icarus’ annual iQ Tests program gives two winning Scholars the opportunity to collaborate on a new piece with the Quartet and be featured in their live performances and studio produced music videos. icarus will take you through the detailed collaboration process behind all of our new works and embark on a professional relationship beginning with the cultivation, presentation, and documentation of your new work for pianos and percussion. We can’t wait to hear your music and work with you!

Eligibility:
Open to composers enrolled in any collegiate degree program during the year of residence with iQ

Prizes:
The two selected composers will each receive the following:
-Two performances during our 2024-25 season
-$1,000 honorarium
-Workshops with iQ (in person if possible)
-Up to $500 travel reimbursements for workshops and/or performances
-Professionally produced video recording
-Mentorship from Chair of Composition at the Yale School of Music and Composer-in-Residence at the Aspen Music Festival, Christopher Theofanidis

Details are available at web pages:
https://icarusquartet.org/iq-tests