The New Symposium

 

INTERNATIONAL FORUM AND RESIDENCY PROGRAM

[for composers, performers, musicologists, researchers, pedagogues, producers, and other practitioners engaged in the field of music and art]

[2026]

 

 

Application:

 

- Composers, performers, musicologists, researchers, pedagogues, producers, and other practitioners engaged in practice, theory, and research in music, at any stage of their academic or artistic development.
 

- Applications are welcome from both emerging and established practitioners; no specific subfield or specialization is required. Based on their level, applicants may be sorted into the beginner or advanced group. In the application, please indicate your level for the category you are applying in: beginner/advanced

 

 

Applications are open year-round.
Please note: openings are limited, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. New participants may join the program at any time until capacity is reached.

 

Participation Fee: 100 EUR per month (January - December 2026)

Application Fee: free

 

 

Apply via info@abeceda.io.

    

Include the following attachments:

- a brief motivation letter (max. 2 pages), a CV, and a score, recording, portfolio materials, or a sample of previous work to serve as a reference for your practice

 

For additional information, contact Pia Reš at info@abeceda.io.

DATES:

APPLICATION TO OTHER PROGRAMS:

precept.concept.percept XV.

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.abeceda [New Music Academy]

The New Symposium program is organized by .abeceda Institute Ljubljana [SI].