Young Composer Mentor Project

The NBA Young Composer Mentor Project was established in 2000 under the guidance of NBA member and composer Mark Camphouse. The Project seeks to identify, stimulate and enrich young composers, "the true lifeline of our repertoire," thereby enhancing the whole of our profession. The young composers are between the ages of 18 and 25 and are selected to study and interact (at no charge) with a three-member mentor team of notable award winning composers.

This Project works hand in hand with the Young Conductor Mentor Project to pair the young composer with the young conductor in a truly inspiring interactive process. The young composers have been very fortunate to have had their works played by professional military ensembles under the batons of the young conductors.

The National Band Association gratefully acknowledges Bands of America for their continued assistance and support in underwriting this Project. The next project will occcur in the summer of 2008. Click here for application information.

Mark Camphouse, Chair
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Highlights of the project:

• Conductors will collaborate with composers; rehearse and conduct the
three compositions with an ensemble of professional calibre at the NBA
Convention as a part of the Bands of America Summer Music Workshop.
• Composers will collaborate with conductors on selected works.
• Composer and conductor mentors will offer both private lessons and group
seminars for those selected.

Young Composer Mentor Project Past Participants

2006 Repertoire and Participants

2008 Young Composer Mentor Project Criteria

2005 Repertoire and Participants

2004 Repertoire and Participants