the nief-norf Summer Festival will take place June 8-22, 2020

The nnSF Performance, Composition, and Music Technology Performance Workshops invite applications from all instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, and music technology performers over the age of 18 (including undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and professionals).

Click or continue scrolling to learn how to apply to the Nief-Norf Summer Festival.

• Deadlines

• Tuition & Fees

• Performance Workshop

• Composition Workshop

• Composer-Performer Option

• Music Technology Performance Workshop

The tuition for the 2020 Nief-Norf Summer Festival is two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars ($2250 USD), which includes housing on campus. There are numerous ways to lower festival costs by applying by the priority deadline, commuting, or taking advantage of our referral program.

A non-refundable downpayment of six hundred dollars ($600 USD) is due two weeks following formal acceptance to the festival. This downpayment is required to reserve a position in the festival for accepted applicants. In the event of an absent downpayment, the festival reserves the right to move to the next waitlisted applicant. Please email contact@niefnorf.org if you need more finance options.

All participants are responsible for transportation to and from Knoxville, TN. Commuter plans are available to participants who wish to stay off-campus, and will reduce tuition by $450 USD. Please select the "Commuter" option in your application form if this is the case, leaving you responsible to secure your own housing. Please keep in mind that fellows will be on-campus early in the morning and late at night, so alternative housing options should be in the Knoxville vicinity.

Full payment of tuition is due by April 01, 2020.

The priority deadline for nnSF20 applications is December 15, 2019.
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Planning ahead? So are we. nnSF21 will be held June 8-21, 2021

The priority deadline for nnSF20 applications is December 15, 2019.
Save 10% off of your application fee when you sign up for our mailing list.
Planning ahead? So are we. nnSF21 will be held June 8-21, 2021

To apply, fill out a Performance Workshop Application for your instrument.

In addition to your educational background, you will need to upload the following when prompted:

• A current headshot for use in website and promotional media.

• Past performance repertoire lists for solo and chamber music.

• Specific repertoire wishlist requests (optional) for chamber repertoire to be performed at the festival.

• A brief video statement introducing yourself and describing your experience with contemporary music up to this point, why you have chosen to apply to the Nief-Norf Summer Festival, and what you hope to gain from the experience. Statements should be uploaded using a streaming service such as YouTube or Vimeo, and not exceed three minutes in length.

• Audio or video footage of your performance abilities, totaling no more than fifteen minutes in length, via an online streaming service (YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, etc.).

• If applying as an ensemble, you will need to prepare a statement for what your group would like to accomplish during your time at the festival.

A non-refundable fifty dollar ($50 USD) application fee is required to finalize the submission. Keep in mind you can save your progress as you go - no need to do it all at once! Please check your Acceptd message inbox for updates on your application status and other festival communication.

Ensemble Track

Since the 2019 festival, ensembles also have a chance to apply as a group. Please note: ensembles will only have to fill out one application but each member of the ensemble will be responsible for paying tuition.

Learn more about the Performance Workshop.

Questions? Send us a note to admin@niefnorf.org

The priority deadline for nnSF20 applications is December 15, 2019.
Save 10% off of your application fee when you sign up for our mailing list.
Planning ahead? So are we. nnSF21 will be held June 8-21, 2021

To apply, fill out the Composition Workshop Application. In addition to your educational background, you will need to upload the following when prompted:

• A current headshot for use in website and promotional media.

• A brief video statement introducing yourself and describing your experience with contemporary music up to this point, why you have chosen to apply to the Nief-Norf Summer Festival, and what you hope to gain from the experience. Statements should be uploaded using a streaming service such as YouTube or Vimeo, and not exceed three minutes in length.

• Two scores (PDFs) and recordings (optional) representing what you feel is your strongest work.

• A statement of interest describing the piece you would like to compose for the festival, including some ideas for instrumentation. The final instrumentation will be determined by the Composition Workshop Director based on availability.

• A bio or CV surveying your experience in composition.

A non-refundable fifty dollar ($50 USD) application fee is required to finalize the submission. Please scan any hand-written materials, and host your audio files through an online streaming service (YouTube, Soundcloud, etc.), providing the URL when prompted in the application. Keep in mind you can save your progress as you go - no need to do it all at once! Please check your Acceptd message inbox for updates on your application status and other festival communication.

Learn more about the Composition Workshop.

Questions? Send us a note to composition@niefnorf.org.

The priority deadline for nnSF20 applications is December 15, 2019.
Save 10% off of your application fee when you sign up for our mailing list.
Planning ahead? So are we. nnSF21 will be held June 8-21, 2021

To apply, fill out the Composer-Performer Workshop Application. (Composers who wish to perform in their own piece but not perform any additional repertoire should apply only as a Composer.) In addition to your educational background, you will need to upload the following when prompted:

• A current headshot for use in website and promotional media.

• A brief video statement introducing yourself and describing your experience with contemporary music up to this point, why you have chosen to apply to the Nief-Norf Summer Festival, and what you hope to gain from the experience. Statements should be uploaded using a streaming service such as YouTube or Vimeo, and not exceed three minutes in length.

• Two scores (PDFs) and recordings (optional) representing what you feel is your strongest work, and at least one of which includes yourself as a performer, if possible.

• A statement of interest describing the piece you would like to compose for the festival, including some ideas for instrumentation and including yourself as a performer. The final instrumentation will be determined by the Composition Workshop Director based on availability.

• A bio or CV surveying your experience in composition.

• Audio or video footage of one example of you performing repertoire by another composer (not yourself), solo or in ensemble, no more than fifteen minutes in length, via an online streaming service (YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, etc.).

A non-refundable fifty dollar ($50 USD) application fee is required to finalize the submission. Please scan any hand-written materials, and host your audio files through an online streaming service (YouTube, Soundcloud, etc.), providing the URL when prompted in the application. Keep in mind you can save your progress as you go - no need to do it all at once! Please check your Acceptd message inbox for updates on your application status and other festival communication.

Learn more about the Composition Workshop and the Composer-Performer option.

Questions? Send us a note to composition@niefnorf.org.

The priority deadline for nnSF20 applications is December 15, 2019.
Save 10% off of your application fee when you sign up for our mailing list.
Planning ahead? So are we. nnSF21 will be held June 7-21, 2021

To apply, fill out a Music Technology Performance Workshop Application. In addition to your educational background, you will need to upload the following when prompted:

• A current headshot for use in website and promotional media.

• A brief video statement introducing yourself and describing your experience with contemporary music up to this point, why you have chosen to apply to the Nief-Norf Summer Festival, and what you hope to gain from the experience. Statements should be uploaded using a streaming service such as YouTube or Vimeo, and not exceed three minutes in length.

• Two audio and/or video documentations representing what you feel is your strongest work, via an online streaming service (YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, etc.).

• A list of all audio software programs and hardware you are experienced with, noting your level of experience from 1 to 5, with 5 considered expert-level.

• A detailed project proposal (PDF) for a live performance or installation you would like to work on during your fellowship (optional).

• Specific repertoire wishlist requests for chamber repertoire to be performed at the festival (optional).

A non-refundable fifty dollar ($50 USD) application fee is required to finalize the submission. Keep in mind you can save your progress as you go - no need to do it all at once! Please check your Acceptd message inbox for updates on your application status and other festival communication.

Learn more about the Music Technology Workshop.

Questions? Send us a note to admin@niefnorf.org

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Music technology fellows will be asked to supply their own laptop, audio interface, audio software, and controller. If you cannot provide one or more of these items, please email admin@niefnorf.org with details. Below are the specific required brands of equipment (or their equivalent) as determined by the festival faculty.

Laptop

Minimum specs:

• Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.9

• Intel® Core i5 or i7 processor

• 8GB RAM
  
  

Audio Interface

Suggested models with the minimum specifications required:

• Presonus AudioBox

• Focusrite Scarlett Solo

• Apogee Duet for iPad and Mac

Software

• Professional-grade digital audio workstation (DAW). Ableton Live Suite with Max for Live highly suggested.

• Max 7 (one-month license)