Gaudeamus Foundation
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Netherlands
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and abroad. Founded in 1945, Gaudeamus focuses on supporting the career development of young composers and musicians through its library facilities, contacts with international organizations, and its own activities. While in 2008, the Gaudeamus Foundation was incorporated into the Muziek Centrum Nederland, as from 2011 the Foundation will continue to operate independently.
Activities
- Gaudeamus International Composers AwardGaudeamus International Composers AwardThe Gaudeamus International Composers Award is a European award issued by the Music Center the Netherlands...
, focuses on music by young composers and includes composers' competition. - International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition, for performers of contemporary music.
- Concerts and Festivals
- Library and Documentation Center for contemporary music
- Gaudeamus Information, newsletter
- Co-producer of the Output festivalOutput FestivalThe Output Festival is Dutch tri-annual music festival which focuses on experimental, contemporary electroacoustic music related to the electric guitar.-Editions:-First edition:...
, edition 2007
External links
- Gaudeamus Official Web site
- European Conference of Promoters of New Music (ECPNM)
- International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM)
- International Association of Music Information Centers (IAMIC)
- International Music Council of the UNESCO
- Association of Producers of Electronic Music (PEM)
- Dutch Association of Contemporary Music Venues (VAMP)
- Trans Artists: information on Composer in Residence Programs