23 October 2020
Opportunity: Merlyn Myer Music Commission 2021
Expressions of Interest are now open for the fourth Merlyn Myer Music Commission for female composers, closing on Monday 30 November at 12noon AEDT. The prize includes $12,000 to support a commission, a live premiere performance in the Primrose Potter Salon at the Melbourne Recital Centre, archival and promotional recording of the performance, and travel for creative development, rehearsals and attendance at the performance where applicable.
Established in memory of Dame Merlyn Myer (1900-1982), this biennial opportunity is supported by the Aranday Foundation and the Yulgibar Foundation. The previous commissions have been awarded to Sally Greenaway (2015), Andrea Keller (2017) and Deborah Cheetham (2019).
> For details and applications, please see the Melbourne Recital Centre website.
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