infra.norma.meta [Residency Program for Composers and Performers ]

infra.norma.meta

A Collaborative Residency for Composers and Performers and New Music Ensemble Formation

[2026] 

Amsterdam (NL), Online participation is possible for international composers.

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Stage I: Introduction, Exploration & Ensemble Formation

[January] 

Rehearsals: every week in Amsterdam, starting in January 

• - Focus on improvisation, listening, and sonic exploration
• - Performers come together to form the foundation of a new ensemble.
• - Composers get a chance to observe the dynamics  and specialisations of the ensemble, shape ideas in a hands-on, experimental way and develop first composition drafts

Stage II: Rehearsals & Analysis

[February - May]

Rehearsals: every Friday in Amsterdam-

• - These sessions build toward a public performance at the end of the residency, as part of a festival.-
• - Weekly rehearsals focused on trying out and rehearsing early drafts of compositions developed during Stage I. of the program.
• - Composers receive direct feedback from the performers and can improve and refine their pieces.
• - Rehearsals of finalised Compositions that are going to be performed at the Festival 
• -  Each session includes group discussion, feedback, and critical reflection on the creative process.
  
   
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Stage III: Performance of Compositions

• - Performance at the sixth Bled Contemporary Music Week in Bled, Slovenia with professional documentation: June 23, 2026* 

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Time: Weekly on Fridays, 6PM - 8:30PM CET

Date and time are subject to change based on participants’ availability.

APPLICATIONS : open year-round. 

More information: https://infra-norma-meta.com, info@abeceda.io