Application Deadline: December 20th, 2019.
OneBeat brings together emerging musical leaders from around the world to collaboratively create original work and to develop a global network of civically engaged music initiatives.
Eligibility
Age
Applicants must be between 19 and 35 year old during the program dates (Fall 2020, exact dates TBD).
2020 Eligible Countries and Territories
Albania, Algeria, Barbados, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina,
Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Greenland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan,
Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mongolia, Montenegro,
Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines,
Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey,
Uzbekistan, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
Important Information for Applicants:
Musicians from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with or
without formal musical training. We welcome music of all genres,
including but not limited to: traditional/folk, hip hop, experimental,
electronic, jazz, classical, sound design, beat-making, multimedia art,
or any combination of these styles. In additional to full-time
professional musicians, we also invite adventurous musicians who double
as community organizers, instrument builders, writers, videographers,
musicologists, educators, storytellers, dancers, shadow-puppeteers, and
more.
What you should know about OneBeat:
- Collaboration is central. OneBeat offers musicians
the opportunity to collaborate on new projects and to explore new
musical traditions. Rather than showcasing solo talent, OneBeat
musicians will work together across stylistic and cultural divides in
pursuit of new musical possibilities. - OneBeat is socially engaged. We are looking for
musicians who have a strong commitment to their communities and who are
seeking new ways to engage in youth development, music education, music
therapy, conflict resolution, a global dialogue through music, and other
ways of working towards more egalitarian and democratic societies. - OneBeat is a FREE program (but not a paid gig). The
OneBeat program covers all Fellows’ travel, transportation, food, and
lodging. We also offer a modest stipend. While we are not able to pay
performance fees, OneBeat offers Fellows a chance to create new
material, establish lifelong musical partnerships and friendships, learn
new marketable skills, tour the US, and develop professional
connections.
Application Materials:
Applicants should plan to write about their musical background and
interests as well as future projects and goals. Applicants will be asked
to submit 3-5 samples of their solo and collaborative work (both audio
and video are accepted).
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the OneBeat International Residency Program 2020