Atlanta Freedom BandsStudent Composer Residency Program
Atlanta Freedom Bands is committed to supporting the next generation of wind band composers.
Collegiate student composers · Each concert cycle; Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 concert cycles listed with work deadlines and concert dates
From atlantafreedombands.com/about/student ↗About this program
Since 2016, Atlanta Freedom Bands' Student Composer Residency Program has invited collegiate students to partner with us for each concert cycle. Over the years, AFB has presented 19 works from 14 composers to our off-campus audience.
Our band members love interacting with composers at the beginning of their careers. Our audience loves hearing the best of tomorrow's composers today.
The Opportunity We Offer: Atlanta Freedom Bands' Concert Band will perform your music to our off-campus audience during a concert in our regular performance season. You will work directly with the band in as many weekly rehearsals as you are able to attend and receive commentary from experienced musicians and directors. You will have the option to conduct the band in the performance of your piece if you choose. You will receive a professional concert recording of your work. The program offers a $500 stipend.
Questions
Who may submit a piece?
The composer must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of submitting the piece.
Does the composition have to be complete when applying?
Your composition does not have to be complete or written at the time of application.
What does the program offer?
The program offers a $500 stipend.
What length should the piece be?
Length around 5 minutes with flexibility for longer ideas
Details
- Who
- Collegiate student composers
- When
- Each concert cycle; Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 concert cycles listed with work deadlines and concert dates