We operate a rolling call for scores for consideration within Ruthless Jabiru’s future programmes. Composers, sound artists and music creators from all genres and backgrounds are invited to send expressions of interest for inclusion in future curated performances.
We want to hear about existing work for 6–25 players (string orchestra+ or mixed instrumentations) and especially interested in the inclusion of:
- non-Western and non-traditional instruments/voices
- sung/spoken text (all languages and voice types)
- spatialisation
- cross-disciplinary elements
- fixed and/or live elex
Ruthless Jabiru is a conducted ensemble but we’re open to offers beyond traditional notation including:
- non-notated practices
- non-Western notations
- studio-produced work that could be adapted for live performance
- graphic and text scores
- conceptual pieces
Ruthless Jabiru’s curated programmes are developed in collaboration with our friends in the global campaigning sector. We welcome works with a sonic, texted and/or conceptual link to social- and environmental justice issues; as well as works without these implications.
We’re an ensemble of Australasian musicians in the UK working in conjunction with British-based creatives and cultural practitioners. We’re committed to globally-balanced programming and advocate for diversity in all its forms.
We recognise the unpaid labour associated with application culture and instead propose an informal self-introduction process for all relevant links by email or social media DM.
We’re interested first and foremost in the sound/soundworld of your work; as well as the concept, context and motivations. Shared links might include:
- recordings or digital mockups
- audio of similar works
- perusal scores
- performance notes
- general ruminations
Regrettably we’re not able to guarantee performance of all works/ideas submitted in the years ahead but look forward to building new friendships, creative alliances and a virtual space for co-inspiration and solidarity.
