1. APPLICATION must be completed in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

2. ORIGINAL MUSIC SAMPLE

1. i. A downloadable music link (via DropBox, Disco, or SoundCloud to original music - demos, mock-ups or proposals) composed by the applicant that demonstrates their style and capabilities.  Make sure link is accessible without a password and is able to be downloaded.
2. ii. Material should be audio-only OR clips with picture, but total running time should be no less than two (2) minutes or more than 15 minutes maximum for all material. 
3. iii. The original music sample can feature multiple pieces from multiple sources/projects so long as it meets the minimum and maximum running time total.
4. iv. The applicant should submit separate samples as separate files as opposed to one long audio reel consisting of several pieces of music.
5. v. Reminder: The applicant must be the sole composer of all original music submitted. Submissions with multiple composers attached will be disqualified.

3. RELEASE FORMS must be completed, signed, dated and uploaded in order for submissions to be accepted. Incomplete release forms will result in disqualification

4. PERSONAL STATEMENTS

1. i. What motivated you to become a composer? What musical viewpoint do you bring that is unique to this profession? What type of projects do you like to compose and what do you hope listeners come away with after listening to your work? (300 words max)
2. ii. How would you describe your music, creative process and/or creative sensibility, and what most informs your creative process? (300 words max)
3. iii. What inspired you to apply to the Universal Composers Initiative? (300 words max)
4. iv. What goals have you set for yourself as you pursue a career as a composer? (300 words max)

5. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE include a .PDF version of your resume with a list of music production credits and an optional short biography (500 words max). Please adhere to the guidelines and format suggestions noted below. The professional experience materials will provide us with an understanding of your work history and insight into your individual life experiences.

1. i. RESUME. Two pages or less outlining chronological employment history (may include entertainment and non-entertainment positions) and any composing related honors/awards. If listing composing projects, only include projects that were produced and/or optioned. Please include the following with each credit:
2. ii. Title of project
3. iii. Year of completion
4. iv. Type of project (e.g. Feature Film, TV project, Short Film, Video Game, Commercial, etc.)
5. v. Director or Executive Producer of project
6. vi. Distributor of project (e.g. studio, network, streaming platform, brand - if applicable)
7. vii. Role on project (e.g. composer, additional music scoring, orchestrator & conductor, recordist, etc.)

6. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (Optional) from entertainment industry professionals who have heard the applicant’s material and can comment on the applicant’s musical composition ability are strongly encouraged, but not required.  Acceptable reference letters must be on business or personal letterhead, dated in the current calendar year and include the author’s title and/or industry affiliation.  No more than two letters per application will be accepted. Letters must accompany the submission and may not be submitted separately via email or mail.  Any recommendation letters emailed or mailed to the Program separate from the composer’s application will disqualify the application.