Creative Music Intensive
Creative Music Intensive
For adventurous musicians, the Australian Art Orchestra Creative Music Intensive (CMI) is an opportunity like no other.
Established in 2014, the CMI is a unique professional development program for musicians across Australia to explore musical cultures and practices, and to gain knowledge that strengthens artistic expression.
“The Creative Music Intensive is a safe space for musicians across cultures to bring their whole selves to a common meeting point, leaving egos and inhibitions behind to embrace the unknown. In this learning environment we conversed in our respective musical languages, exchanged ideas, learned new concepts and dared to push the metaphorical and physical boundaries of our music and our instruments. The Seacroft Estate provided the perfect landscape to stimulate creativity and artistic expression - it felt like we had temporarily entered a different world.”
– Bhairavi Raman - CMI Alumna 2020
Expressions of Interest for 2024 are now open.
Applications close Sunday June 9th, 11:59PM AEST
CREATIVE MUSIC INTENSIVE: SEACROFT ESTATE (VIC)
9 - 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
In 2024, we are excited to return to Seacroft Estate (VIC) for our eleventh iteration, located on the Great Ocean Road. The program is made up of daily lectures, small ensemble workshops and open group practical sessions bringing together the extraordinary cultural and musical traditions available to us in Australia, with contemporary approaches to improvisation and collaboration.
Joining us for this year’s iteration will be some of Australia’s most innovative musicians including Suresh Vaidyanathan, Miyama McQueen-Tokita, Daniel Wilfred, David Wilfred, Sandy Evans, Ryan Williams, Chloe Kim, Adrian Sherriff, Chris Hale, Aaron Choulai & Helen Svoboda.
Read on for more information about the Expression of Interest and how to apply.
HOW TO APPLY (SEACROFT ESTATE, VIC):
The EOI process is straightforward and easy, including a short description and sample of work detailing individual practice and a short motivation statement.
The cost of this year’s CMI is $2250 + GST, which comprises a $1000 tuition fee, $750 contribution to accommodation, and $500 contribution to catered meals.
Partial Scholarships may be available to you if you identify as a person with disability, Australian First Nations heritage, or are experiencing considerable financial difficulties. More information coming soon.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Applications close Sunday June 9th, 11:59PM AEST
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday June 21st
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
In 2024, the AAO is pleased to offer two full scholarships to cover the program fee, accommodation & catered meals at the residency: the Nexus Arts Scholarship for a South Australian musician from a culturally and linguistically diverse or First Nations background (includes Adelaide-Melbourne return economy airfare); and the Tasmanian Scholarship for a musician based in Tasmania (with thanks to the Sidney Myer Fund).
“Being somewhere far,
And be close to the ones from far away.
Getting in touch with the furthest part of your inner side,
And Listen.
That’s where you hear and be able to purely FEEL!”
– Maryam Rahmani - CMI Alumna & Nexus Arts Scholarship recipient 2022
CMI Faculty 2024
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