Timbre is a "first meeting" style collaborative event where composers and performers of diverse backgrounds and experiences are paired to create newly composed miniatures. Timbre accepts participants of any skill level, background, and/or experience, and applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
🎉 Announcing Timbre Vol. 5! 🎉
For this very special 5th iteration of Timbre, we will be accepting participants in 2 different categories:
1. Traditional Timbre
This is the original Timbre experience. Performers and Composers will be paired up 1 to 1 to create a performance video of a miniature work to be premiered on YouTube. This option is first come first serve. We will be accepting 20 participants in this category. Priority will be given to those who have not participated in a previous volume of Timbre.
2. Composer/Performer Duos
Every year, we get many people asking if they can participate as both a composer and a performer. This year, we are making this available as an option. You must apply, and we will select 10 participants to compose works for each other. Priority will be given to those who have participated in a previous volume of Timbre, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply.
Timbre is a free networking opportunity for musicians to connect while working on a short-term project. Applications are open July 15th - August 15th or until spots are filled. Participants will be notified of acceptance on August 18th.
Orientation: 8/22-23/2025
COMPOSITION DEADLINE: 10/11/2025
FINAL PERFORMANCE VIDEOS DUE: 11/8/2025
Watch Party!!: 11/22/2025