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THE TIMES is a forum for young composers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is THE TIMES?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In THE TIMES, young composers (aged 10-20) have their compositions performed by the professional musicians of HERMESensemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During rehearsals, participants experiment with sounds. They develop their personal style and craftsmanship. Each participant receives individual training from a coach (professional composer). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The icing on the cake? The final concert at AMUZ (Antwerp). A professional video recording of this concert will be made. This allows the young composers to build their portfolio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE TIMES is a production of HERMESensemble, AMUZ and De Veerman. In collaboration with Matrix[Centrum voor Nieuwe Muziek]. With the support of the Flemish Community and Sabam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why THE TIMES?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Because young composers want to get their music played. And preferably by professional musicians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because young composers need to experiment. This is why THE TIMES is not a competition but a forum. Every participant gets the chance to learn and evolve over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because few young people compose, THE TIMES encourages just that fledgling musical talent and connects them with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE TIMES is unique. There is no other initiative in Flanders where young composers work together so intensively with professionals and work towards a finished composition. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All information on how to register can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As it is impossible to perform all music scores, a professional jury selects all entries. The selection is done in defined age categories: 10-13 years, 14-17 years, 18-20 years. Besides quality of compositions, the jury prefers compositions that are challenging for the ensemble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you not selected? Then you can still attend rehearsals and get individual feedback from a coach. That way, you might be selected in a next edition. All young interested people who (want to) compose are welcome to attend the rehearsals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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